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soniajessica's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
read_n_wright's review against another edition
5.0
My first time hearing of this book was through the goodreads list "books that everyone should read at least once" which I've been slowly working my way through.
After a bit of a slow start I became increasingly invested in this world but realised to my dismay that it would be too short for a satisfying conclusion. As it stands, it left me with much to consider regarding the importance of individuality and emotions.
I wish it were at least twice as long as I was so interested in how the author would resolve the many societal issues that where brought up in this book and ultimately I was left with many unanswered questions which is not my favourite. I prefer neat books.
After a bit of a slow start I became increasingly invested in this world but realised to my dismay that it would be too short for a satisfying conclusion. As it stands, it left me with much to consider regarding the importance of individuality and emotions.
I wish it were at least twice as long as I was so interested in how the author would resolve the many societal issues that where brought up in this book and ultimately I was left with many unanswered questions which is not my favourite. I prefer neat books.
twomorz's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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? No
4.25
happycrafter207's review against another edition
4.0
this book reminded me of a book I read in high school. Brave New World.
I enjoyed this, I will have to read the next in the series.
I enjoyed this, I will have to read the next in the series.
kirstenrose22's review against another edition
4.0
This is another in the category of how-is-it-that-I've-never-read-this-before? All in all, pretty good - though I would have liked more information about the how and the why behind that society. And who was dictating it? But a fast read with some startling and interesting images and good points.
lukas4's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
queenbethie's review against another edition
2.0
Until the last paragraph I would have given this book 4 stars. I appreciated the look at this dystopian society, the questions it raised, the paralells to the odd decisions we sometimes make in our own society, the lessons we can learn. What I didn't appreciate was the ending. The actual very ending. That last paragraph. Apparentlly I'm not educated enough (although I do have a doctorate), not a good enough thinker, or maybe not a good analyzer. The ending. I just don't get it and it ruined the entire book for me. Don't bother.
nicolebonita's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
sdelcharco's review against another edition
4.0
Not my usual genre. Dystopian with a shocking twist! SL 300.