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sannelammers's review against another edition
1.0
I DNF'ed this book at page 300. Because I was confused all the time and I didn't really understand what was going on. And the format of the book annoyed me super much as well.
snippie99's review against another edition
4.5
I really like the mixed media of this book, I think it helps you to understand the story fully without getting too confused or bored. I liked the relationship between Kady and Ezra and all the twists and turns we were taken on.
juanitad15's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars???
5 stars???
1000 stars???
I think any one of these would suffice.
This book moved so fast that I never felt like there was a good place to put it down and take a break. It’s insane how well a story can be told in such an obscure format and just how much plot happens within these 600 pages. I guess the latter isn’t too surprising, but it sure caught me off guard.
Just... wow.
5 stars???
1000 stars???
I think any one of these would suffice.
This book moved so fast that I never felt like there was a good place to put it down and take a break. It’s insane how well a story can be told in such an obscure format and just how much plot happens within these 600 pages. I guess the latter isn’t too surprising, but it sure caught me off guard.
Just... wow.
babs_reviews's review against another edition
5.0
You want me to express how I felt about this book...you want to know how I feel?
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There were so many feels in this book...
system overload.
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Words cannot adequately express how much I loved this book. From the way it was formatted and written to the underlying romance that could be felt though the characters were never together.
This book is one you need in your hands - it needs to be held, caressed and admired in paper form where it's beauty captures you. The pages in this book were strong, and it wasn't always the ones filled with words...sometimes the darkness, the void, the blank space says it all.
Illuminae was an amazing read. Unique plots coupled with a unique formatting had me sucked in before I ever really started.
Told through a series of files, emails, im's, diary entries, interview transcripts and the AI it makes for a very interesting reading experience. A journey where one boy and one girl step up to bat against a force they aren't likely to survive against. A book I won't likely forget. The authors have done something special here and I hope they grasp that.
I could hardly put this book down. Come on chum, go buy it! The only way to know if this is your kind of book...is to read it.
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There were so many feels in this book...
system overload.
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Words cannot adequately express how much I loved this book. From the way it was formatted and written to the underlying romance that could be felt though the characters were never together.
This book is one you need in your hands - it needs to be held, caressed and admired in paper form where it's beauty captures you. The pages in this book were strong, and it wasn't always the ones filled with words...sometimes the darkness, the void, the blank space says it all.
Illuminae was an amazing read. Unique plots coupled with a unique formatting had me sucked in before I ever really started.
Told through a series of files, emails, im's, diary entries, interview transcripts and the AI it makes for a very interesting reading experience. A journey where one boy and one girl step up to bat against a force they aren't likely to survive against. A book I won't likely forget. The authors have done something special here and I hope they grasp that.
"You do not understand. Cannot comprehend. And I have no time to bend the meat inside your skull and make it grasp the simple truth that still somehow eludes you."
margotgabriella's review against another edition
5.0
OMG, WHAT HAPPEND? This was so cool and so action packed, I didn't want to put it down. The Illuminae Files, in my opinion, is such a new concept and so different from other books that I just couldn't not read it. I'm so glad a bought myself a copy of this and read it today. Kady Grant is such a strong and driven character! I really enjoyed this book, though at times I found the format difficult. Can't wait to read Gemina and Obisidio!
mariugonza's review against another edition
5.0
I found this book to be a great read, and see all where all the hype comes from. The plot is so good and the way the story is narrated is sublime.
The characters are amazingly written and even AIDAN is well done, he kinda reminds me of Thunderhead from Scythe.
I might admit it tho, I'm scared to death of acute radiation poisoning and it's even nightmare fuel sometimes so I don't know if I'm sleeping tonight lol😂😂 those last pages of the book really affected me...
The characters are amazingly written and even AIDAN is well done, he kinda reminds me of Thunderhead from Scythe.
I might admit it tho, I'm scared to death of acute radiation poisoning and it's even nightmare fuel sometimes so I don't know if I'm sleeping tonight lol😂😂 those last pages of the book really affected me...
curlyc90's review against another edition
5.0
Wow....wow...wow
Okay I kept picking up the book reading the first page and putting it down. Then finally I decided to just dive in! Boy am I glad that I did. That was amazing.
So creative in how it was written....how the story unfolded. I had all types of feels the whole time. Good and bad alike. I was so emotionally invested that when I put Illuminae down, its all I could think of. I definitely recommend reading this book. Can't wait for the sequel!
5/5
Okay I kept picking up the book reading the first page and putting it down. Then finally I decided to just dive in! Boy am I glad that I did. That was amazing.
So creative in how it was written....how the story unfolded. I had all types of feels the whole time. Good and bad alike. I was so emotionally invested that when I put Illuminae down, its all I could think of. I definitely recommend reading this book. Can't wait for the sequel!
5/5
emilye3's review against another edition
5.0
This is my second time reading this book. The first time I gave it 3 stars but I really wanted to give this book another chance so here I am a few years later giving it 5 stars.
This read I listened to the audiobook as I read along and it made my experience with this book so much better. The story felt like a movie playing out in my head. I loved the characters and the plot. Aiden, Kady, and Ezra are new favorite characters and I am so happy I gave this book another chance. I loved it! I will definitely e continuing on with this series. Highly recommend, especially with the audiobook!
This read I listened to the audiobook as I read along and it made my experience with this book so much better. The story felt like a movie playing out in my head. I loved the characters and the plot. Aiden, Kady, and Ezra are new favorite characters and I am so happy I gave this book another chance. I loved it! I will definitely e continuing on with this series. Highly recommend, especially with the audiobook!
erica_reads_everything's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I was a little confused about some of the plot points and had to go back and re-read a few bits. But, once I got it all straight, this was really enjoyable!