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deepower7's review against another edition
1.0
A glaring example of why you should always aim to entertain your reader, instead of outsmart them.
elfbread's review
4.0
***** SPOILERS *****
It's taken me a couple of days to really figure out my thoughts about this book. I have also had to think about whether it deserved 4 or 5 stars, and I think 4.5 would be the most appropriate rating, but that is not an option... so... 4 it is.
***** SPOILERS *****
Obviously, this book is heartbreaking. The fact that Tris died bothered me for a couple of days, but Four's reaction is what really stuck with me. My heart still aches.
My biggest complaint with this book: how easily Evelyn gave in and stopped her plan her fight against Marcus. I thought that was pretty lame and seemed almost out of character for her.
In general, I thought this was a good conclusion to the series. It was much more satisfying than Mockingjay was and it will certainly stick with me for a while.
It's taken me a couple of days to really figure out my thoughts about this book. I have also had to think about whether it deserved 4 or 5 stars, and I think 4.5 would be the most appropriate rating, but that is not an option... so... 4 it is.
***** SPOILERS *****
Obviously, this book is heartbreaking. The fact that Tris died bothered me for a couple of days, but Four's reaction is what really stuck with me. My heart still aches.
My biggest complaint with this book: how easily Evelyn gave in and stopped her plan her fight against Marcus. I thought that was pretty lame and seemed almost out of character for her.
In general, I thought this was a good conclusion to the series. It was much more satisfying than Mockingjay was and it will certainly stick with me for a while.
blakelyschmidt's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book tore me apart. I found myself audibly yelling at the characters as if I could change their minds. I threw the device I was reading on multiple times because I could not bear to continue on. It hurt me in ways I cannot begin to understand and I will not be the same again for a long time. I don’t know if a book has ever made me feel so much, or ever will again. At the end, I found myself unable to stop crying and get over it. I grieved over every loss as if I truly knew the character because the incredible writing made me feel like I did. I also had moments of pure joy where I could not stop smiling and laughing. I cannot begin to express my emotions and grief. I will mourn these characters forever. My only critique is that sometimes the changing perspectives confused me, but other than that it was perfect. I was shocked multiple times and could not begin to wrap my head around the surprises. If you are looking for your heart to be filled, then ripped out then I beg you to pick up this book and don’t stop reading till it’s over. I am overwhelmed with emotion and I know you will be too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Torture, Gaslighting, Gore, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and War
Moderate: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Medical content, Abandonment, Sexual content, and Medical trauma
It was extremely violent because it is a dystopian war, but the story line is worth enduring the blood if you can.pernillesoe96's review against another edition
4.0
Omg the ending. Didn't expect that AT ALL. Absolutely loved it!
frostap's review against another edition
2.0
I read this for the same reason I read the second and third Hunger Gamed books: I NEEDED to know what happened. Unfortunately, this was (like Mockingjay) pretty disappointing.
jbabiarz's review against another edition
3.0
The first book was by far the best. I wanted to know how it ended, but wasn't as thrilled with this last book.
astratton1027's review
adventurous
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
twursten's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I fell in love with the series and loved this book until the end. I did not agree with the author’s ending. It was shocking and surprising in a way that I could not recover from as a reader. I haven’t touched the series since and haven’t bothered reading the new prequels.
jennyrambin's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the story, and loved the alternating characters. Great ending. Most of the book just felt like more of the same from the first and second books, but Tobias's point of view truly saved the series for me.
sam_hartwig's review against another edition
4.0
"She taught me about real sacrifice. That it should be done for love, not misplaced disgust for another person's genetics. That it should be done out of necessity, not without exhausting all other options. That it should be done for people who need your strength because they don't have enough of their own." - pg 473