The 100 (novel)
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| Author | Kass Morgan |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Hundred #1 |
| Genre | Young-adult, dystopian, science fiction, post-apocalyptic |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Publication date | September 3, 2013 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover, paperpack) |
| Pages | 323 |
| ISBN | 978-0-316-23447-4 |
| OCLC | 843228693 |
| LC Class | PZ7.M8249 Aam 2013 |
| Followed by | Day 21 |
The 100 is the first book in a young adult science fiction trilogy by Kass Morgan. The book was published on September 3, 2013 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (also known under the marketing name "LB Teen"), an imprint of the Hachette Book Group.[1]
Prior to its publication, television producer Jason Rothenberg became interested in adapting the story for the screen. The television series premiered on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 on The CW television network and starred Eliza Taylor and Bob Morley as Clarke Griffin and Bellamy Blake, respectively.[2]
The book was followed by Day 21, released on September 25, 2014,[3] and Homecoming, released on February 26, 2015, which completed the trilogy.[4]
Plot
The 100
Three centuries after a devastating thermonuclear apocalypse, the only known survivors of the human race live in a space colony joined together by spaceships far above Earth's surface. Chancellor Jaha governs its dystopian legislative body. Resources are so scarce that all crimes, no matter how small, are punishable by ejection into space, unless the perpetrator is under 18 years of age.
Clarke Griffin, a former medical student, is arrested for a crime committed by her parents: conducting illegal experiments on children under threat of the corrupt Vice Chancellor Rhodes. Prior to her family's arrest, she confided in the Chancellor's son, Wells, who is also her boyfriend. Despite swearing secrecy to Clarke, Wells told his father because he could not bring himself to be involved in a criminal conspiracy, and he hoped to save the Griffins from Vice Chancellor Rhodes. His plan backfired, and his relationship with Clarke disintegrated. Two years later, the nuclear winter on Earth is over so the Colony decides to send one hundred of its teen prisoners to investigate whether Earth is habitable. Among the one hundred are Clarke, Wells, Octavia Blake, her older brother Bellamy Blake, and Clarke's friend, Thalia.
The group crashes somewhere on the East Coast in the former United States and many are wounded. Once there, the 100 encounter the wonders and dangers of a transformed world. As Clarke desperately tries to save the injured, Bellamy takes a romantic interest in Clarke. They kiss in secret, but unknown to them, are seen by Wells. Thalia needs antibiotics for the injuries she sustained, and Clarke discovers that they have been stolen from the pods. Bellamy finds out that Octavia is the culprit. When he confronts her, she tells him that she became a drug addict during her incarceration.
Later, someone sets fire to their camp and Thalia is killed. As the survivors investigate, they discover a farm not too far from the site, leading them to the realization that they are not alone.
The 100: Day 21
| Author | Kass Morgan |
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| Country | US |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Hundred #2 |
| Genre | Young-adult, dystopian, science fiction, post-apocalyptic |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Publication date | September 25, 2014 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 352 |
| ISBN | 978-0316234573 |
| OCLC | 868040355 |
| Preceded by | The 100 |
| Followed by | Homecoming |
Twenty-one days since the 100 landed on Earth, the young colonists face an unknown enemy, suffering recurring attacks, starvation and fear. Octavia is missing since the fire, Wells tries to maintain morale and fights to keep the group safe, and Bellamy is determined to find Octavia, fearing that the Earthborn have kidnapped his sister.
In space, people of the Colony fight to get into their drop ships as life support systems begin to fail; Clarke and Wells' friends, Glass and Luke, are among the people desperately trying to get to Earth. However, they find themselves at the mercy of Vice Chancellor Rhodes, who is willing to kill to get into one of the drop ships.
The 100 soon find an Earthborn girl, Sasha Walgrove, and holds her hostage. Sasha reveals to the group that they have landed in the former state of Virginia, and that there are people from the Colony who arrived before the 100. Bellamy believes that Sasha's people are responsible for Octavia's disappearance and demands Sasha reveal her location. Wells and Sasha bond and Sasha helps Wells to get food for the surviving teens.
Sasha leads Clarke and Bellamy to an underground colony underneath the ruins of Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center, located at the Blue Ridge Mountains. There, they meet her father, Max Walgrove, who is the leader of the colony. Octavia is at Mount Weather, but not in captivity, as Bellamy believed her to be in; Max and his people rescued Octavia from a group of defectors of their own people. The Mount Weather's renegades are responsible for the attacks towards the 100. Max reveals to Clarke that two of the colonists they helped years before were Clarke's parents, giving her hope that they are alive somewhere on Earth. Gaining each other's trust, Max, Sasha, and their people promise to Clarke and Bellamy that they will continue helping the 100 with food, supplies, and shelter, and will provide further support once the rest of the Colony arrives.
Wells eventually realizes that there is something familiar about Bellamy and Octavia; ultimately, he discovers that their mother was Melinda Blake, the woman his father had loved before he married his mother for the sake of his career. Bellamy and Wells realize that they are paternal half-brothers, and thus Octavia is Wells' paternal half-sister.
Later, they find drop ships from the Colony falling from the sky.
The 100: Homecoming
| Author | Kass Morgan |
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| Country | US |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Hundred #3 |
| Genre | Young-adult, dystopian, science fiction, post-apocalyptic |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Publication date | February 26, 2015 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 340 |
| ISBN | 978-0316381963 |
| OCLC | 889184163 |
After the drop ships crash, Clarke, Bellamy and Wells lead a rescue party to the crash site, allowing Clarke and Wells to reunite with Glass and Luke. As they try to aid the new arrivals by treating their wounds and helping them adjust to life on Earth, Clarke ponders leaving the camp to search for her parents. Wells, Bellamy and Octavia's father, Chancellor Jaha, is still trapped in the Colony above Earth.
After Vice Chancellor Rhodes and his armed guards arrive, one of the Rhodes' men shoots and wounds Bellamy in a challenge over control towards the community Bellamy has built with Clarke and Wells. Rhodes plans to force Luke to execute Bellamy, as a warning to anyone attempting to challenge his regulations.
With Sasha's help, Clarke and Wells escape with wounded Bellamy. In addition, Glass and Luke flee the camp to escape oppressions from Vice Chancellor Rhodes. Ultimately, one of Rhodes' men kills Sasha when she tries to help Octavia, leaving both Wells and her father devastated.
Vice Chancellor Rhodes schemes to attack Mount Weather to recapture Bellamy, Clarke and Wells, in addition to raid their supplies. As Mount Weather prepares for Rhodes' attack, some of the Colonists revolt and join their benefactors against Rhodes.
Elsewhere, Glass and Luke attempt to build life on Earth by themselves in an abandoned cabin. However, they are attacked by the Renegades. Luke is wounded, forcing the couple to retreat back to the camp to get help for Luke.
Mount Weather and Rhodes' forces battle, but Clarke, Bellamy and Wells are captured. Rhodes is going to execute them. However, both the Mount Weather forces and the Colonists have arrived in time to rescue them and defeat Rhodes, he is captured afterwards.
After the war is over, Luke is getting medical attention from Clarke's mentor, Dr. Lahiri. More drop ships arrive, and one of the arrivals informs Wells that his father is dead. Both Wells and Bellamy inherit their father's position as Chancellors of the Colony.
During Sasha's funeral, Clarke reunites with her parents at Mount Weather after they arrive to attend. She reconciles with Wells, since her parents are discovered to be alive, but cannot resume their past relationship because Clarke is romantically involves with Bellamy. Wells and Max have bonded over their mutual loss of Sasha. Clarke and Bellamy embrace, hoping to spend the rest of their lives on Earth together.
Reception
- Publisher Weekly comments that Morgan's flair for the dramatic in The 100 "can be forced, but it's easy to be drawn in".[5] In addition, Booklist calls The 100 "dark and riveting".[6]
Television adaptation
On May 9, 2013, The CW Television Network announced that the pilot was officially ordered to series for the 2013–14 American television season. The series was developed by Jason Rothenberg. It premiered on March 19, 2014. On May 8, 2014, The CW renewed The 100 for a second season, it was released on October 22, 2014.[7] On January 11, 2015, The CW renewed the series for a third season.[8]
References
- ↑ "The 100 By Kass Morgan (Hardcover Book, 2013)". Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
- ↑ Bibel, Sara (December 12, 2013). "The CW Sets Midseason Schedule & New Series Premiere Dates; 'The Tomorrow People' Moving to Monday". TV by the Numbers (Press release). Retrieved December 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Day 21 By Kass Morgan (Hardcover Book, 2014)". Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
- ↑ "Homecoming By Kass Morgan (Trade Paperback, 2015)". Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: The 100 by Kass Morgan. Little, Brown, $18 (336p) ISBN 978-0-316-23447-4". Publishersweekly.com:8080. August 2, 2013. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
- ↑ "The 100 (The 100 Series): Kass Morgan: 9780316234474: Amazon.com: Books". Amazon.com. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
- ↑ Slezak, Michael (May 8, 2014). "Carrie Diaries, Tomorrow People and One More Cancelled, Three Others Renewed by The CW". TV Line. Retrieved May 8, 2014.
- ↑ Lesley Goldberg. "CW Renews 'Arrow,' 'Flash,' 'Supernatural,' 'Vampire Diaries,' 'Originals,' More". The Hollywood Reporter.
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