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wthanyell's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
The first few chapters of this book really got me into this one, Hugh Howey sure knew how to write a hook. The characters HAD me, I was invested in them and then the rug got pulled out from under my feet.
I will admit to being a pretty impatient reader - as soon as I became aware of the premise of this book I was flipping ahead in pages to find an explanation. I love to spoil it for myself what can I say? However, the fact that I had to do this so many times goes to show that this book has many twists and turns that will have you turning the (many) pages.
Despite this books length, I felt it was necessary to get to where it did. Towards the end I did really notice how many holes were left for further books in the series - which I am not a massive fan of in novels but what can you do.
I thought I'd seen every kind of dystopian novel out there but here's another one to put on your list Hunger Games / Divergent / Maze Runner / The Road / 1984 girlies.
Characters 7
Plot 9
Writing/style 6
Enjoyment 7
Overall rating 3.5
I will admit to being a pretty impatient reader - as soon as I became aware of the premise of this book I was flipping ahead in pages to find an explanation. I love to spoil it for myself what can I say? However, the fact that I had to do this so many times goes to show that this book has many twists and turns that will have you turning the (many) pages.
Despite this books length, I felt it was necessary to get to where it did. Towards the end I did really notice how many holes were left for further books in the series - which I am not a massive fan of in novels but what can you do.
I thought I'd seen every kind of dystopian novel out there but here's another one to put on your list Hunger Games / Divergent / Maze Runner / The Road / 1984 girlies.
Characters 7
Plot 9
Writing/style 6
Enjoyment 7
Overall rating 3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Confinement, Gun violence, Suicide, and War
Minor: Cursing, Alcohol, Animal death, and Blood
blujade's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Death
Moderate: Death of parent, Gun violence, Suicide, and Cursing
Minor: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Vomit, Sexual content, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
readerette's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rereading this and loving it just as much as the first time. It brings forth all the emotions in a world that at first seems different from our own but ends up with many parallels both inspiring and haunting. Well written and immersive.
The ending might be a little pat, but the journey to get there is so deftly traveled that I honestly don't know that it matters how the story ends.
The ending might be a little pat, but the journey to get there is so deftly traveled that I honestly don't know that it matters how the story ends.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: War, Blood, Suicide, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Gaslighting, Infertility, and Grief
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