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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
This was a great "part 2". I can't believe I'd never heard of Blake Crouch. His pacing is fantastic. He has an odd way of writing very short sentences, paragraphs, or even chapter sections that just forces the story to move at the pace he wants to set.
Very pleased with this series so far.
Very pleased with this series so far.
adventurous
tense
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Compared to [b:Pines|15034320|Pines (Wayward Pines, #1)|Blake Crouch|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1350740525l/15034320._SY75_.jpg|20688937], the first book in the trilogy, this second offering, Wayward, is a very different experience, but I guess it had to be really.
Wayward doesn't have the frantic tension of the first book, and for the most part, we have a far better idea as to what's going on while reading. The first half or two-thirds of the book feels quite slow but I think that's simply because the speedy pace of the first book is still fresh in the mind. The last third of the book is where things get really interesting and intriguing and really start to make it hard to put the book down.
For once I don't have any big gripes about this Crouch offering. Yes, there are a few little niggles that caused me to question a few whys and hows, but can't you say that about every book? But there were also a number of points that made me smile with a mental thought of 'oo, nice touch.' Not wanting to give any real spoilers but the 'God complex' was so fitting and absolutely believable of that character.
Unfortunately, the closer we get to the end the more predictable the ending became, but really it was the only ending that would have worked and it presents such a big hook to ensure you read book 3 [b:The Last Town|20423680|The Last Town (Wayward Pines, #3)|Blake Crouch|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1399508172l/20423680._SX50_.jpg|29915182]. There is obviously a solution to the problem of overall survival for the townsfolk, enter Tobias and the knowledge he has, but I for one can't comprehend what the next instalment might give us.
Even though this second book wasn't as much of an exciting read as the first, I did still thoroughly enjoy it. In fact I think I enjoyed the overall content and plot more than I did with Pines, but for edge of your seat reading Pines still holds the mantle.
Wayward doesn't have the frantic tension of the first book, and for the most part, we have a far better idea as to what's going on while reading. The first half or two-thirds of the book feels quite slow but I think that's simply because the speedy pace of the first book is still fresh in the mind. The last third of the book is where things get really interesting and intriguing and really start to make it hard to put the book down.
For once I don't have any big gripes about this Crouch offering. Yes, there are a few little niggles that caused me to question a few whys and hows, but can't you say that about every book? But there were also a number of points that made me smile with a mental thought of 'oo, nice touch.' Not wanting to give any real spoilers but the 'God complex' was so fitting and absolutely believable of that character.
Unfortunately, the closer we get to the end the more predictable the ending became, but really it was the only ending that would have worked and it presents such a big hook to ensure you read book 3 [b:The Last Town|20423680|The Last Town (Wayward Pines, #3)|Blake Crouch|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1399508172l/20423680._SX50_.jpg|29915182]. There is obviously a solution to the problem of overall survival for the townsfolk, enter Tobias and the knowledge he has, but I for one can't comprehend what the next instalment might give us.
Even though this second book wasn't as much of an exciting read as the first, I did still thoroughly enjoy it. In fact I think I enjoyed the overall content and plot more than I did with Pines, but for edge of your seat reading Pines still holds the mantle.
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A good sequel. Looking forward to the third. Way better than the show.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes