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Strange, sleepy Rogerson, with his long brown dreads and brilliant green eyes, had seemed to Caitlin to be an open door. With him she could be anybody, not just the second-rate shadow of her older sister, Cass. But now she is drowning in the vacuum Cass left behind when she turned her back on her family's expectations by running off with a boyfriend. Caitlin wanders in a dream land of drugs and a nightmare of Rogerson's sudden fists, lost in her search for herself.

Why do so many girls allow themselves to get into abusive relationships--and what keeps them there? In this riveting novel, Sarah Dessen searches for understanding and answers. Caught in a trap that is baited with love and need, Caitlin must frantically manage her every action to avoid being hit by the hands that once seemed so gentle. All around her are women who care--best friends, mother, sister, mentor--but shame keeps her from confiding in any of them, especially Cass, her brilliant older sister, whose own flight from home had seemed to point the way.

Dessen has here created a subtle and compelling work of literature that goes far beyond the teen problem novel in a story rich with symbolism, dark scenes of paralyzing dread, quirky and memorable characters, and gleams of humor. With the consummate skill and psychological depth that brought her praise for Keeping the Moon, she explores the search for self-identity, the warmth of feminine friendships, and the destructive ways our society sets up young women for love gone wrong. (Ages 14 and older) --Patty Campbell --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.



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Caitlin's perfect sister runs away from home and she finds herself trying to fill the gap the absence creates. "The characterizations have an unmistakable depth," said PW. Ages 12-up.
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  • Reading level: Young Adult
  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Speak (May 11, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0142401757
  • ISBN-13: 978-0142401750
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (187 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Through the eyes of the victim, June 10, 2004
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Caitlin O'Koren already must deal with the fact that her sister, Cass, who is supposed to be at Yale soon, has run away. And, for all she and her parents know, Cass may never return. To Caitlin's shock, she is a staff member on the Lamont Whipper show, a fictional Jerry Springer type talk show.

Enter Rogerson Biscoe, a dreadlocked hunk who takes Caitlin's mind off of her family's ordeal. He is able to perfectly fill the void Cass left behind. His lifestyle of smoking and partying is wild, something new and exciting to Caitlin. That's why when he pulls her into his world, she doesn't hesitate to come along for the ride. As she gets deeper and deeper into the relationship, she comes to understand Rogerson is bruised and badly broken, both in the literal and figurative sense. He has a father who hits him and to heal his own pain, he begins taking his anger out on Caitlin.

Soon, Caitlin changes, switching gears altogether. She used to be a B student, a cheerleader, and a loyal best friend to Rina, who is fiercely loyal in return. Now, she incessantly blows Rina off when she tries to make plans, she's quit cheerleading, she's become withdrawn, she's smoking weed, taking Rogerson's beatings, and plummeting further and further into the abyss. Those who try to reach out, friends, family, and worried peers, have no success. It's as if there is a wall between Caitlin and the rest of the world. Really, there is. That wall is her dreamland.

Dessen's best novel to date is realistic and totally believable. When people question why victims choose not to escape their relationship abuse, they don't always understand things can't be so easy. Dessen also demonstrates the driving forces in one's life that can cause a person to lose their grip on reality, as well as their sense of security. DREAMLAND is more than a mere YA novel. It's about a horrid thing that actually happens to thousands of teenage girls today.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Vivid portrayal of dating violence, September 25, 2006
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Dessen's "Dreamland" is probably one of the most accurate portrayals of dating violence that I've read in fiction. People often wonder why victims don't leave their abusers, and how they could continue to love the person who hurts them. Dessen vividly portrays how Caitlin understands that what Rodgerson is doing is wrong, but she is afraid to leave. Her self-esteem is so fragile that she assumes everyone will blame her for getting into such a dangerous situation.

One of the strengths of this book is Dessen's shaping of Rodgerson. We find that he has led an affluent life and has a brilliant mind, but he has been a victim of his father's abuse. Dessen makes him human and allows us to have sympathy for him before he begins abusing Caitlin. Unfortunately, once he turns on Caitlin, Rodgerson's voice in the story becomes almost absent. He has very little dialogue, and we hear about most of his and Caitlin's interactions (positive and negative) only through Caitlin's recollections. I would have loved to have seen more dialogue from Rodgerson throughout the book.

Nevertheless, I highly recommend this book for young adults and even adults. I'm 37 and found I couldn't put this book down.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Forgiven Not Forgotten, April 4, 2006
To simply say, "DREAMLAND is the story of a girl who has an abusive boyfriend," would be selling the book - and the girl - short.

Though the physical abuse is a large portion of Sarah Dessen's darkest story, that is not all. DREAMLAND is also about the dissolution of a family.

When the older daughter leaves, things start to change for little sis. She survives a forgotten birthday (think the Lifetime movie version of Sixteen Candles) and retreats into herself. When she starts dating the bad boy, who is involved in drugs, she hides the bruises. At the risk of sounding corny, it is a physical manifestion of her inner pain.

This is a heavy story. Due to the subject matter and the descriptions of alcohol, drugs, and abuse, it is not appropriate for the grade school crowd. Those who want to introduce a younger teen to Dessen's novels would be wise to start with a lighter story, like That Summer or Keeping the Moon, and wait for Dreamland until high school. Meanwhile, readers who have been through experiences similar to Caitlin's might find solace in these pages.

Overall, a good book which lends itself well to book discussion groups - and hopefully helps someone out there begin her own healing process.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
I've read and reread all of Sarah Dessen's books, but this is by far her most different, controversial, and difficult books to read. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Arielle

4.0 out of 5 stars YA Fiction with a Message
This book has serious depth! It deals with family roles, and the pressure of being the older child or the younger child. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Dreamland.
Imagine your sister running away, drifting away from your friends, and a controlling boyfriend all in an instant. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal
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Published 2 months ago by All Time Low Fan

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Book, but Not my Favorite of Dessen's (So Far)
Sarah Dessen has done it again. While Dreamland was certainly not my favorite of her books that I've read so far, I can appreciate why she is so popular with teens (and even those... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Melissa B. Owens

4.0 out of 5 stars Dreamland by Dessen: Poignant, humorous, refreshingly not cliche
I approached Sarah Dessen's fourth novel, DREAMLAND, with some trepidation. It was the first of Ms. Dessen's (now) nine novels that I'd read (then there were eight), and although... Read more
Published 2 months ago by J.A. Hernandez

5.0 out of 5 stars rather depressing
this story was rather depressing. a lot of the physical beatings were summarized. The sting the incidents give you lasts longer than the book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by KT

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!!!!!! MY FAVORITE SARAH DESSEN BOOOK
Sarah Dessen has done it again! I love this book it is my favorite Sarah Dessen book of all time( second being Somone Like You)This novel shows through a victims eyes of abuse and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Couture

3.0 out of 5 stars Touching Story
Touching story about a teenager who has bitten off way more than she can handle. If you like Lifetime movies, then you'll enjoy Dreamland.
Published 7 months ago by Ebony Haywood

5.0 out of 5 stars Love It!!!!!!
OMG! This book is totally amazing, it really deals with teens issue. I couldn't put the book down because I wanted to know what's going to happen next. Read more
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