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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
OMG!! I personally loved delirium more but I could not put this book down. I was crushed at the thought of Alex death and I liked how Lena slowly let herself fall for Julian. She grew so much as person in the almost year she was out in the Wilds and I feel like she finally truly let herself feel everything after so long. There were parts of Raven and her friends from the Wilds I didn’t like but overall I loved their friendship. BUT I COULDN’T STOP THINKING ABOUT ALEX. I liked Julian but I love Alex so much more (team Alex). I don’t know what Lauren Oliver is going to do with these two with Lena. When Alex told Julian not to believe Lena it crushed my heart. Alex was probably thinking it would a beautiful reuniting with Lena and he sees her kissing another guy?!? (And all he went through in the cyprts
This book was better than the first. I loved the ending and began to see the direction the author was going. can't wait to read book 3.
Le iba a dar la misma puntuación que Delirium, ya que extrañe cosas de Delirium pero me gustaron un montón de cosas que pasaron acá y no en Delirium, entonces era como una puntuación parecida, hasta que llegue al final.
Primero que nada me gusto mucho que no todo se tratara de los sentimientos de Lena por la perdida de Alex, Hanna, bla bla, me gusto que explicara un poco mas las cosas que estaban pasando y todas las escenas de "acción" (las pocas que había).
En cuanto a los personajes ... Raven fue un personaje que me gusto mucho, a veces es demasiado cruel o dura, pero es super entendible, ella ha pasado por mucho, ademas de que todo lo que hace lo hace por el bien de ellos, es como una madre pero mas joven. Aunque Hunter no se desarrollo mucho, me gusto y quería mas de este personaje. Tack es un poco testaduro y aunque se muestre duro o lo que sea se nota que quiere el bien de sus amigos y es una buena persona. Sarah fue un personaje un poco tonto y como Hunter, no se desarrollo mucho pero igual me gusto.
Al principio estaba un poco perdida y había un montón de cosas que no entendía pero ha medida que iba pasando las paginas iba entendiendo todo. En cuanto a la escritura me paso lo mismo que Delirium, al principio se me hizo un poco lento y esos párrafos enormes llenos de detalles innecesarios le baja tanta puntuación, me aburría a veces sinceramente, ademas de que como el anterior libro, podría haber sido mucho mas corto sacandole todo esto, aggg.
Bueno bueno ... hablemos del final. ver que era realidad fue totalmente distinto, y QUE TERMINARA ASÍ, NO PODES TERMINAR UN LIBRO ASÍ. 
Julian no es que no me haya gustado, simplemente que para mi alguien mejor que Alex no hay, punto. Ademas, al principio me recordaba a Lena al principio de Delirium ya que tenia sus mismos pensamientos, y aunque cambio y todo, Alex es Alex, no hay discusión. Lena Lena ... ¿why? Sinceramente si te lo soportaría, pero es obvio que no lo esta. Ademas, ¿tan rápido te enamoras de Julian, rilly bitch? O sea, pasaste unos días con el, apenas lo conoces y ya estas enamorada de el, GENIAL Lena, GENIAL. 
Estoy segurisima de que Requiem va a terminar de la manera que NO quiero que termine, porque yo atraigo a todos los libros que me hacen sufrir, es así.
Primero que nada me gusto mucho que no todo se tratara de los sentimientos de Lena por la perdida de Alex, Hanna, bla bla, me gusto que explicara un poco mas las cosas que estaban pasando y todas las escenas de "acción" (las pocas que había).
En cuanto a los personajes ... Raven fue un personaje que me gusto mucho, a veces es demasiado cruel o dura, pero es super entendible, ella ha pasado por mucho, ademas de que todo lo que hace lo hace por el bien de ellos, es como una madre pero mas joven. Aunque Hunter no se desarrollo mucho, me gusto y quería mas de este personaje. Tack es un poco testaduro y aunque se muestre duro o lo que sea se nota que quiere el bien de sus amigos y es una buena persona.
Spoiler
Me mato la muerte de Blue, me caía muy bien esa pequeña:(Al principio estaba un poco perdida y había un montón de cosas que no entendía pero ha medida que iba pasando las paginas iba entendiendo todo. En cuanto a la escritura me paso lo mismo que Delirium, al principio se me hizo un poco lento y esos párrafos enormes llenos de detalles innecesarios le baja tanta puntuación, me aburría a veces sinceramente, ademas de que como el anterior libro, podría haber sido mucho mas corto sacandole todo esto, aggg.
Bueno bueno ... hablemos del final.
Spoiler
LES JURO QUE YO SABIA QUE ALEX IBA A APARECER AL FINAL Y TODOS ÍBAMOS A QUEDAR QUE MIERDA, y cuando Raven le dijo a Lena que había llegado alguien de las Criptas de Portland fue como DAH, ES ALEX, OBVIO. Lo peor es que Alex apareció JUSTO en la escena de Julian y Lena y era como NO NO NO ALEX NO MIRES. Tengo TANTO miedo del cambio que pudo haber hecho Alex, y de lo mal que le haya caído ver este escena (obvio dah). Y aunque yo sabia que aparecería,Julian no es que no me haya gustado, simplemente que para mi alguien mejor que Alex no hay, punto. Ademas, al principio me recordaba a Lena al principio de Delirium ya que tenia sus mismos pensamientos, y aunque cambio y todo, Alex es Alex, no hay discusión. Lena Lena ... ¿why? Sinceramente si
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Alex hubiera muertoEstoy segurisima de que Requiem va a terminar de la manera que NO quiero que termine, porque yo atraigo a todos los libros que me hacen sufrir, es así.
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
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
Full Review at Fiction Description
I don't know if I'd go so far as to say that Pandemonium was even worse than Delirium, but it certainly wasn't any better. All the failings of the original were back in full force, coupled with a few new transgressions.
The twists still were dull and predictable, although Oliver does not have Lena figure things out until chapters after it has become blatantly obvious to the reader. This contributes to Lena's downward spiral into a completely grating, intolerable heroine, although her slowness does not hold a candle to the awful romantic plot of Pandemonium. I mentioned in my review of Delirium that the Lena/Alex romance was painfully instantaneous—her entire view of the world, morality, and herself is utterly transformed in just a few days with a cute boy? Really?—but having suspended my incredulity over this unlikely instalove and accepted the fact that Lena and Alex simply had some sort of deep, pure, unfathomable love that seventeen-year-old, never-been-kissed me cannot even begin to contemplate, I found the new romance between Julian and Lena to be completely nonsensical. It hasn't been years and she is finally healing and moving on—it has been six months, for goodness sake! Unless Oliver is trying to make a commentary on the shallowness of teenage love (which is doubtful, considering how heavily her novels are leaning on the whole true-love-romance shtick), I cannot comprehend the rationale behind Julian's inclusion in the narrative other than to force our 'completely ordinary' heroine into a love triangle with two incredibly kind, funny, attractive guys. Oh, how will she ever cope?
My second gripe about the novel is that it seems to have caught the 'overly convenient' bug. Our heroes are able to guess four-digit, numeric passcodes (twice!) using rather implausible logic; on multiple occasions Lena happens to overhear exactly the piece of information she needs at exactly the right time, like when a guard just happens to mention Julian's hospital while she's eavesdropping. No mundane, unhelpful chitchat about Joe's new cocker spaniel or how Ann traded Larry for the night shift; the only thing she overhears is exactly what she needs to know. I understand the need to trim the fat and conserve plot details, but really? It all oozes of contrived.
I suppose we have time for one final complaint: Oliver's stock purple prose. If I have to read one more teen novel where the heroine describes her male love interest as smelling of 'boy,' I am going to puke. Seriously, was this descriptor in some writing seminar I missed? Is Chapter ten of Writing Teen Romance for Dummies titled Male Olfactory Attractiveness? I am finding it just a bit strangely specific.
I don't know if I'd go so far as to say that Pandemonium was even worse than Delirium, but it certainly wasn't any better. All the failings of the original were back in full force, coupled with a few new transgressions.
The twists still were dull and predictable, although Oliver does not have Lena figure things out until chapters after it has become blatantly obvious to the reader. This contributes to Lena's downward spiral into a completely grating, intolerable heroine, although her slowness does not hold a candle to the awful romantic plot of Pandemonium. I mentioned in my review of Delirium that the Lena/Alex romance was painfully instantaneous—her entire view of the world, morality, and herself is utterly transformed in just a few days with a cute boy? Really?—but having suspended my incredulity over this unlikely instalove and accepted the fact that Lena and Alex simply had some sort of deep, pure, unfathomable love that seventeen-year-old, never-been-kissed me cannot even begin to contemplate, I found the new romance between Julian and Lena to be completely nonsensical. It hasn't been years and she is finally healing and moving on—it has been six months, for goodness sake! Unless Oliver is trying to make a commentary on the shallowness of teenage love (which is doubtful, considering how heavily her novels are leaning on the whole true-love-romance shtick), I cannot comprehend the rationale behind Julian's inclusion in the narrative other than to force our 'completely ordinary' heroine into a love triangle with two incredibly kind, funny, attractive guys. Oh, how will she ever cope?
My second gripe about the novel is that it seems to have caught the 'overly convenient' bug. Our heroes are able to guess four-digit, numeric passcodes (twice!) using rather implausible logic; on multiple occasions Lena happens to overhear exactly the piece of information she needs at exactly the right time, like when a guard just happens to mention Julian's hospital while she's eavesdropping. No mundane, unhelpful chitchat about Joe's new cocker spaniel or how Ann traded Larry for the night shift; the only thing she overhears is exactly what she needs to know. I understand the need to trim the fat and conserve plot details, but really? It all oozes of contrived.
I suppose we have time for one final complaint: Oliver's stock purple prose. If I have to read one more teen novel where the heroine describes her male love interest as smelling of 'boy,' I am going to puke. Seriously, was this descriptor in some writing seminar I missed? Is Chapter ten of Writing Teen Romance for Dummies titled Male Olfactory Attractiveness? I am finding it just a bit strangely specific.
3.5 out of 5 stars
Let me just put this out there: I am really enjoying this trilogy. I raved about the first book just recently, I burned through this one, and I can't believe I have to wait until March of next year to for the final one! I have seen some surprisingly unflattering reviews of this book, and while I do agree with some of the points, I still think this is a great read.
The book is written in two time periods simultaneously: the chapters alternate between "Then" and "Now." The "Then" part is Lena's journey starting right where Delirium ended and in the "Now" we see an "evolved" Lena months later. I was waiting for the two to eventually merge, but for some reason the author still left a gap between them - the reader never gets to see that final transition into most current events. Maybe next book? This style of storytelling bothered me in the beginning of the book: as soon as I would really get into whatever was happening at the moment, the chapter would end and I was thrown into the other storyline. After a while I got used to it, especially since the "Then" was giving some really good insights into who Lena is in the "Now."
I found myself missing a bit of Lauren Oliver's writing style this time around. I do understand that Pandemonium is more action packed than Delirium and there really isn't as much room for elaborate language. It might have also had to do with the change Lena goes through, making her tougher and more focused. Still, then language was one of the main things I was initially attracted to and I am really hoping it will flourish again in the final book.
My next point will contain major spoilers for both Delirium and Pandemonium, so if you are planning on reading the books stop after this paragraph. All you need to know is if you enjoyed Delirium you will enjoy this book as well. Just keep an open mind and prepare to be torn. Other than that, I am anxiously awaiting the release of Requiem. And by anxiously I mean I actually marked the release date on my calendar so I can get the final book as soon as I can. Is it March yet?
!!! SPOILER ALERT !!!
I have seen a lot of comments regarding Lena getting over Alex way too fast and I have to say I agree only partly. On one hand she is introduced to this whole new world of feelings and experiences through Alex. Most importantly he is her first love, he is her teacher in a way, and at the end of Delirium he sacrifices himself to give her a chance at a different life. There is no way she should be able let go of that, even though they technically haven't known each other that long. On the other hand she is still new to all these feelings and going from total control to freedom she probably doesn't fully realize how to deal with impulses. Up until the very end, the whole relationship with Julian seems like she is trying to open him up to the world she is in, teaching him what she once learned from Alex. Even in the most intimate moments between her and Julian, Alex is still present in her mind. She has also lost everything and everyone and I bet in her mind Julian can be the first person who is truly hers in this new world. The thing that bothered me though was how easily she made a promise to him at the end of the book. Everything before that I could explain or justify, but I felt like the new Lena wouldn't jump into a promise like that so quickly and carelessly. That's just my 2 cents. Team Alex. Moving on.
!!! END OF SPOILERS !!!
Let me just put this out there: I am really enjoying this trilogy. I raved about the first book just recently, I burned through this one, and I can't believe I have to wait until March of next year to for the final one! I have seen some surprisingly unflattering reviews of this book, and while I do agree with some of the points, I still think this is a great read.
The book is written in two time periods simultaneously: the chapters alternate between "Then" and "Now." The "Then" part is Lena's journey starting right where Delirium ended and in the "Now" we see an "evolved" Lena months later. I was waiting for the two to eventually merge, but for some reason the author still left a gap between them - the reader never gets to see that final transition into most current events. Maybe next book? This style of storytelling bothered me in the beginning of the book: as soon as I would really get into whatever was happening at the moment, the chapter would end and I was thrown into the other storyline. After a while I got used to it, especially since the "Then" was giving some really good insights into who Lena is in the "Now."
I found myself missing a bit of Lauren Oliver's writing style this time around. I do understand that Pandemonium is more action packed than Delirium and there really isn't as much room for elaborate language. It might have also had to do with the change Lena goes through, making her tougher and more focused. Still, then language was one of the main things I was initially attracted to and I am really hoping it will flourish again in the final book.
My next point will contain major spoilers for both Delirium and Pandemonium, so if you are planning on reading the books stop after this paragraph. All you need to know is if you enjoyed Delirium you will enjoy this book as well. Just keep an open mind and prepare to be torn. Other than that, I am anxiously awaiting the release of Requiem. And by anxiously I mean I actually marked the release date on my calendar so I can get the final book as soon as I can. Is it March yet?
!!! SPOILER ALERT !!!
I have seen a lot of comments regarding Lena getting over Alex way too fast and I have to say I agree only partly. On one hand she is introduced to this whole new world of feelings and experiences through Alex. Most importantly he is her first love, he is her teacher in a way, and at the end of Delirium he sacrifices himself to give her a chance at a different life. There is no way she should be able let go of that, even though they technically haven't known each other that long. On the other hand she is still new to all these feelings and going from total control to freedom she probably doesn't fully realize how to deal with impulses. Up until the very end, the whole relationship with Julian seems like she is trying to open him up to the world she is in, teaching him what she once learned from Alex. Even in the most intimate moments between her and Julian, Alex is still present in her mind. She has also lost everything and everyone and I bet in her mind Julian can be the first person who is truly hers in this new world. The thing that bothered me though was how easily she made a promise to him at the end of the book. Everything before that I could explain or justify, but I felt like the new Lena wouldn't jump into a promise like that so quickly and carelessly. That's just my 2 cents. Team Alex. Moving on.
!!! END OF SPOILERS !!!
I like Lena, I like her a lot. In Pandemonium, she is forced to face every thing she thought she knew before. And she comes out stronger and better on the other side. She finds like many of our heroines in dystopias that not everything is what it seems and that knowing who to trust can be so hard. I am so very excited for the next book and when you get to the last page of this you will know why. What I don't like is another love triangle and how for mentioned ending left Lena knocked down and me just a little heart broken.
slow-paced
The book was very good. It was much more fast-paced and had a better flow than Delirium, the first book in the series. I liked the introduction of the other factions of the society. I can't highly anticpate the sequel, Requiem, to see what choices Lena makes.
I'm torn between being mad and numb, but I do know that do not like New Lena much. Or at all.