Reviews

Active Memory by Dan Wells

hirsute's review

Go to review page

adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-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

5.0

nanislibrary's review against another edition

Go to review page

4.0

De los 3 libros este fue el que menos me encantó jaja

Leí Bluescreen hace algunos años y aunque lo amé no pude continuar con la saga ya que no conseguía los siguientes libros en mi país. Después de variooo tiempo pude hacerme de la saga completa y realmente me siento satisfecha con lo que leí y porque sí pude continuarla.
Siento que es una trilogía que debería tener mas reconocimiento ya que son verdaderamente entretenidos y en todo momento te vuelan la cabeza con la imaginación del autor y las ideas futuristas. (Aunque de algunas ya hayan teorías él las mejoró.)

En esta última entrega como siempre hay mucha acción y definitivamente mucha tecnología, que creo fue lo más fascinante para mi al trabajar en este mundo de IT.

La relación de Marisa con su papá es de lo más hermoso y demasiado tierna.

Fue un final que me dejó satisfecha.

kathystl's review

Go to review page

5.0

4.5 stars. Very nice conclusion to the series. I love Wells' vision of the future; it's dystopian but not. There's good and bad.

nimeneth's review

Go to review page

emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75


Expand filter menu Content Warnings

lissajean7's review

Go to review page

5.0

Finally, some answers! The reality of what happened in the 'accident' was very unexpected, so that was good. It wasn't really on my list of possibilities, but it was also one of those things where there wasn't enough information to guess. I did totally figure out (in the last book) one of the big reveals near the end of this one, and was a little surprised Marisa didn't. That said, the relationships continue to be the best part of this series. I love them all. And Marisa and her Dad are so adorable. Her whole family is amazing. And her friends. Really, so good. Hopefully there will be more. :)

librosyalgomas's review

Go to review page

5.0

Muy bueno!!! Me encantó!!! Amo a Marisa Carneseca!!!

kiaranazon's review

Go to review page

adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

the_nina_is_reading's review

Go to review page

5.0

love this!!

bookishzelda's review

Go to review page

Each of the books in the Mirador series have their own standalone story. It’s been a long time since I’ve read the Bluescreen but Ones and Zeroes was about taking down a major corporation. Now in Active Memory we are hearing more about chop shops. I really like this about the books because there is still the main story arc of, why Marisa’s hand is the way it is and the secrets surrounding the car crash. As well as the Cherry Dogs and their rise in the Overworld and tournaments. It keeps the books fresh. In a way you could jump into the series later and still enjoy it.

So besides the whole, where do body parts come from. We finally get insight on Marisa’s hand and it’s not what expected. I’m not exactly sure what I was expecting though which is kind of the great thing about it. As the web finally untangles I felt satisfied with the outcome. I really liked the story.

I love the Cherry Dogs. The bonds that the girls have and that we explored since the first book is fantastic. It’s a crew of gamer girls who also hack and save the world (sort of) on the side. What could be better than that. I love the way that each girl has her own personality and specialities that help them in the Overworld but also in real life. I love how close knit they are and how they support each other. I did however miss the presence of Fang and Jaya in Active Memory. They are always there because the girls are always connected to one another but I loved how involved everyone was in Ones and Zeroes. I really do love these girls.

Active Memory has a lot of action. More action than gaming this time, which is fine. My favorite part of the stories is the girls working together so it doesn’t really bother me how. It was fast paced read and I didn’t feel any lag time. Always great. I would love to see this as a movie or tv series. You could have some pretty good special effects. Now I’m thinking tv series for sure, now I want it as a tv series…..

Marisa dabbles in romance but it’s never been an important part of the books and it’s very almost bond like. Ha ha. Which is great for a female lead. I love how she’s like hmm I might be interested but I’m too busy doing five hundred other things to worry about it.

So this is the third book. Is it the final book? I’m not sure, it doesn’t have to be. The ending, while wrapping up most things still leaves room for more in the series. Again especially because this series has its own standalone storyline for each book. I really love the way these books are written and I would love to see more of The Cherry Dogs. Maybe venture out of Mirador and off to where the other girls live.

okim2cool4u's review

Go to review page

5.0

YAAASSSS QUEEEEEEN

Such an amazing ending to this series! So many questions I've had since the beginning were finally answered! Totaly passed all my expectations. But man I'm so sad this series is over. I'd read so many more books about these characters.

Cherry dogs forever!