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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book challenged my perception on a lot of complicated topics - including war, war crimes, radicalization, becoming hardened through lived experience through war, and more. Overall, the story was compelling and I wanted to read and get to know the characters, but I felt like the complexity of their stories could've been explored more and the best parts felt like they could've been delved into deeper. There was a lot of content to think through coming out of this and I think provides an interesting commentary on many topics.
There were some slow parts, but overall, it was a great story. Not what I was expecting. A bleak future awaits, if what our author lays out is true.
Just couldn't get past it. Wanted to enjoy it. Love the idea of it. Just couldn't feel connected with the characters.
2.5 rounded down. Interesting story and characters but the story drags too much in some parts and then moves really fast in others.
I was very excited when I heard about this book. I generally like dystopian novels set in the future that center on climate change or disaster. However, this book lacked depth. For all of the animosity between the feuding sides, there was barely any background as to why. I had to keep reminding myself what group was fighting with what side, it was frustrating at times. The book I felt meandered along, lacking in action, most of the book was taken up with boring dialogue. I would warn others not to waste their time.
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
I loved the plot but found the writing a bit lacking. From the outset with the new map of the country/countries to the excellent, satisfying ending, I couldn't put the book down and have been thinking of it frequently since (helped by mentions on various Slate podcasts).
This was another of the audiobooks that I listened to during the great road trip from Minnesota to North Carolina.
Many things "bugged" me about this book. Things like the completely stereotyped interrogation scenes, or the multiple way-too-coincidental coincidences. But on the whole, it was a gripping read with a premise that seems quite possible. I found the refugee camp scenes to be the most powerful and interesting.
Many things "bugged" me about this book. Things like the completely stereotyped interrogation scenes, or the multiple way-too-coincidental coincidences. But on the whole, it was a gripping read with a premise that seems quite possible. I found the refugee camp scenes to be the most powerful and interesting.
