 First edition | |
| Author | Robert Cormier |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Young adult fiction |
| Publisher | Delacorte Press |
Publication date | 1988 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 320 |
| ISBN | 0-385-73134-5 |
| OCLC | 57385491 |
| LC Class | MLCS 2006/43456 |
Fade is a1988young adult novel written byRobert Cormier.
In the summer of 1938, the young Paul Moreaux, who lives in a town outside ofBoston called Monument, discovers he can "fade", becominginvisible. His family has had this ability generation after generation; it is somehow passed down from uncle to nephew.
Bewildered and then thrilled with the possibilities of invisibility, Paul experiments with his "gift". He sees things that he should not witness. His power soon overloads him, shows him shocking secrets, pushes him over the edge, and drives him toward some chilling and horrible acts for which there is no forgiveness, no forgetting, and no turning back. Paul discovers how cruel, evil, and disgusting the world can be, and how the ability to fade becomes a nightmare.
Fade's scenes of murder and incest have made it a frequent target of censors; the novel appears on theAmerican Library Association list of the 100 MostFrequently Challenged Books of 1990–2000 at number 65.[1]
 | Parts of this article (those related to Film adaptation) need to beupdated. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information.(August 2018) |
In January 2009, Darko Entertainment acquired the rights to the novel. The company will adapt and produce a film adaptation. The novel will be adapted by Adam Prince and the film will be produced byRichard Kelly, Sean McKittrick, Ted Hamm and Ilene Staple.[2] As of August 2023, there has yet to been any additional information regarding the release of the film adaptation.