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soup_dogg's review against another edition
5.0
Probably one of the best books ive ever read. Definitely worth it.
caitlin_89's review against another edition
1.0
Mostly predictable, very strange.
Didn't like the "surprise" ending.
If I recall correctly, I did like Fearless as a character, and the story wasn't so horrible that I quit reading the book. I finished it in a day.
But I just felt like it was a waste of time when I finished. The ending was kind of cliche, and it just left me with that "really? That's it?" kind of feeling.
Didn't like the "surprise" ending.
If I recall correctly, I did like Fearless as a character, and the story wasn't so horrible that I quit reading the book. I finished it in a day.
But I just felt like it was a waste of time when I finished. The ending was kind of cliche, and it just left me with that "really? That's it?" kind of feeling.
starmander's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book in three hours. I couldn't put it down. It can be a little predictable at times, but the characters are complex and the message is poignant.
brooksdac's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
squishies's review against another edition
3.0
Writing felt a bit stiff and characters that are a bit 2-D
jankmammal's review against another edition
4.0
Really liked this, I thought it was very stylishly written and rather dark for a YA book.
skirlingpass's review against another edition
5.0
I first discovered this book a few years ago from an online friend who fell in love with it. Taking her advice, I eventually got hold of Fearless from my school library, and ordered it online for myself sometime later. I read Fearless when I was about twelve or thirteen, and have since read it over a good few times.
The story follows a brave child nicknamed Little Fearless, who has been banished to an institute to become a proper Cityzen. The opening chapter is beautifully written, proving to be very interesting - I definitely wanted to continue reading. Lott writes in a strange but fascinating way that makes me want to turn the page.
As Little Fearless escapes the institute with the aid of an X girl, Stench, I found the story simply amazing. Although the dialogue of the characters (whom I have always thought to range from about 8-15) is probably a little too proper for their age and general lack of care (which you would expect to result in improper grammar and such), Lott writes in a memorizing way that really gets you inside Little Fearless' head.
Some people think the characters are very dull and typical, but I'm going to strongly disagree. I love all of the girls. In particular, I loved Little Fearless, the Whistler, Stargazer and Lady Luck. LF was a beautifully portrayed character, who was heroic and true right until the end. I admire her determination and compassion, traits which are often dismissed in fictional heroes these days; heroes these days, I find, are all very similar, as the author attempts to make them more realistic by giving them pointless and irrelevant flaws. Little Fearless certainly does not apply, and I applaud Lott for creating such a wonderfully brave character. I liked the Whistler, simply because she was so very strange and different, yet quirky at the same time - a real mash-up of a girl. Stargazer, who I at first found to be merely the opposite to LF, starts to develop a very unique personality. I liked the 'supernatural' aspect to Stargazer, too, but for whatever reason, I can see her perfectly in my mind. Lady Luck, who is certainly my favorite X girl, is very unique; I love her way of deciding things with her coin, though I would have loved to have known a little more about her. To round it all off, we have the Controller, who is so brilliantly written and so frustratingly complex at the same time.
If you're reading the other reviews for Fearless and are reconsidering reading it, reconsider again; this book is beautifully written, with a brilliance that proves the true horror behind society. The themes of the novel are so carefully created, and Lott has really done a fantastic job. Give it a go - it won't disappoint.
The story follows a brave child nicknamed Little Fearless, who has been banished to an institute to become a proper Cityzen. The opening chapter is beautifully written, proving to be very interesting - I definitely wanted to continue reading. Lott writes in a strange but fascinating way that makes me want to turn the page.
As Little Fearless escapes the institute with the aid of an X girl, Stench, I found the story simply amazing. Although the dialogue of the characters (whom I have always thought to range from about 8-15) is probably a little too proper for their age and general lack of care (which you would expect to result in improper grammar and such), Lott writes in a memorizing way that really gets you inside Little Fearless' head.
Some people think the characters are very dull and typical, but I'm going to strongly disagree. I love all of the girls. In particular, I loved Little Fearless, the Whistler, Stargazer and Lady Luck. LF was a beautifully portrayed character, who was heroic and true right until the end. I admire her determination and compassion, traits which are often dismissed in fictional heroes these days; heroes these days, I find, are all very similar, as the author attempts to make them more realistic by giving them pointless and irrelevant flaws. Little Fearless certainly does not apply, and I applaud Lott for creating such a wonderfully brave character. I liked the Whistler, simply because she was so very strange and different, yet quirky at the same time - a real mash-up of a girl. Stargazer, who I at first found to be merely the opposite to LF, starts to develop a very unique personality. I liked the 'supernatural' aspect to Stargazer, too, but for whatever reason, I can see her perfectly in my mind. Lady Luck, who is certainly my favorite X girl, is very unique; I love her way of deciding things with her coin, though I would have loved to have known a little more about her. To round it all off, we have the Controller, who is so brilliantly written and so frustratingly complex at the same time.
If you're reading the other reviews for Fearless and are reconsidering reading it, reconsider again; this book is beautifully written, with a brilliance that proves the true horror behind society. The themes of the novel are so carefully created, and Lott has really done a fantastic job. Give it a go - it won't disappoint.
nicolamb's review against another edition
5.0
Second time reading this book and still as fantastic as I remembered it to be. One of those gems that I'll read and re-read and never get bored.
kadyreads's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! It was inspiring captivating and had me entertained the whole time. It really makes us think about what our world could be like in the future
jacquibear's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.5