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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
"Those who have power must learn and must protect those who have none."
This book is a a really interesting and unique genre blending novel that mixes historical, sci-fi, dystopian futuristic, elements which incorporate the life of Marie Antoinette. I've never read anything quite like this, although it did remind me of popular dystopian novels such as 1984 and The Hunger Games!
"I guess we'll have to let them eat cake."
What I loved about this book is that that there were several inclusions of actual (or what history says were actual) events from Marie Antoinette's life. These were blended superbly with modern and futuristic elements!
"You are much braver and much smarter than anyone who gives you credit for. Somehow you were exactly like I expected you to be and also nothing like what I expected."
The story has a lot of really thought provoking and conversation worthy topics. At times, I did feel like there were some pacing issues. There were some things that I think could have been cut out and the book could have been a little bit shorter but still would have been very powerful. There were also a few things that didn't feel futuristic enough for the year that the book takes place. Those things considered, I still think this is a really cool and worthy read!
"Greed leads to inequality, inequality leads to desperation, desperation leads to violence, violence leads to more violence. History repeats itself. We must stop this cycle."
This book is a a really interesting and unique genre blending novel that mixes historical, sci-fi, dystopian futuristic, elements which incorporate the life of Marie Antoinette. I've never read anything quite like this, although it did remind me of popular dystopian novels such as 1984 and The Hunger Games!
"I guess we'll have to let them eat cake."
What I loved about this book is that that there were several inclusions of actual (or what history says were actual) events from Marie Antoinette's life. These were blended superbly with modern and futuristic elements!
"You are much braver and much smarter than anyone who gives you credit for. Somehow you were exactly like I expected you to be and also nothing like what I expected."
The story has a lot of really thought provoking and conversation worthy topics. At times, I did feel like there were some pacing issues. There were some things that I think could have been cut out and the book could have been a little bit shorter but still would have been very powerful. There were also a few things that didn't feel futuristic enough for the year that the book takes place. Those things considered, I still think this is a really cool and worthy read!
"Greed leads to inequality, inequality leads to desperation, desperation leads to violence, violence leads to more violence. History repeats itself. We must stop this cycle."
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The only thing that kept this from being a fiver in my book is the cringe-inducing "futuristic" slang. It's a good premise though, and I appreciated the care given to Louis's likely demisexuality. (Although they don't say the term outright, which is another thing that irks me.) Probably longer than it needed to be, but I enjoyed myself.
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
RTC probably
I like endings that don't end up wrapped in a nice bow.
In other news I'm mad about Louis.
I like endings that don't end up wrapped in a nice bow.
In other news I'm mad about Louis.
It’s year 3070, and nothing is what it seems… Much like today, information is controlled by the rich and powerful only showing people what they want them to see, keeping them ignorant to the reality of things. “Because it’s easier to control us when we’re ignorant.”
Social Media plays a big part in this story and how things are more often smoke and mirrors. This was a fanciful interesting science fiction spin on today’s sad and scary realities.
Social Media plays a big part in this story and how things are more often smoke and mirrors. This was a fanciful interesting science fiction spin on today’s sad and scary realities.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes