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stories's review
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Fascinating. Sold as a “modernised response to Lord of the Flies”, and certainly there are nods to it. But trap the teens (plus baby) in a shopping centre, rather than a desert island. (And thus add a bizarre magical gimmick to make it plausible).
Very readable, and it would be interesting to compare more directly to LotF, particularly in regards to characters and pacing.
Somewhat gimmicky “like” and consumerism moments, and an irritatingly “literary” ending when contrasted against some of the more heavy handed moments elsewhere, but an interesting take
Very readable, and it would be interesting to compare more directly to LotF, particularly in regards to characters and pacing.
Somewhat gimmicky “like” and consumerism moments, and an irritatingly “literary” ending when contrasted against some of the more heavy handed moments elsewhere, but an interesting take
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Pandemic/Epidemic, Car accident, Vomit, Ableism, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, and Homophobia
bookb1itch's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This has been quite popular amongst my MG readers, and the line about Lord of the Flies really raised my expectations. Although it didn't go QUITE in that direction, I really enjoyed the strengthening bond between this group of very diverse characters. Some great pop-culture references to films, music and TV as well as fashion brand names and the familiar shops in the plaza. The story really made me think about consumerism...
Did I miss something obvious, or do we never find out what caused the blip in time that trapped the group in the Plaza with endless supplies of food and consumer goods? Is it a version of "be careful what you wish for"?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Grief
Minor: Car accident, Excrement, and Vomit
babyleo's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing, Alcohol, Pandemic/Epidemic, Suicide, Vomit, and Panic attacks/disorders
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