Reviews

The End and Other Beginnings: Stories from the Future by Veronica Roth

crochetchrisie's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 stars overall

I enjoyed "The Spinners" probably most of all, although they were all good. I'd read Hearken before but I enjoyed it the second time around. It's been a while since I read Carve the Mark so I didn't really remember what was going on for the last two in that world.

esther013's review against another edition

challenging medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

clara_parker's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

thepalaceofchallis's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

cadyly's review against another edition

5.0

I'm not generally a fan of short stories, because I often feel that too much is left unsaid, or that I don't get enough time to understand the world or bond with the characters.

However, Veronica Roth did an amazing job with these 6 short stories. I felt deeply all of the emotions the characters felt and loved the complicated beauty of the situations they found themselves in.

These stories were thought-provoking and left you with just enough of a taste to keep you wanting more.

iheartpuns's review

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

trippalli's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Excellent short stories in a dystopian future that each guild in human rights, interesting and quirk characters, love accomplishments and the purpose of life in these diverse stories

ambergreig's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad fast-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? N/A

3.5

my ratings for the individual stories:
Inertia 5/5
The Spinners 4/5
Hearken 3/5
Vim and Vigor 2/5
Armored Ones 3/5
The Transformationist 4/5

z_bookfluencer's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad

5.0

I absolutely enjoyed my reading experience and read this collection of science fiction stories in one sitting. The writing style worked really well for me, and I immediately fell into an agreeable reading rhythm. I felt immersed through the entirety of my reading experience; my attention was captured from the first lines and didn't wane. I felt each of the short stories were compelling. I found the characters and the events of the story interesting. Overall, I really enjoyed The End and Other Beginnings: Stories from the Future. It's a new favorite, and I felt it was wonderful written. I would highly recommend it to other science fiction readers who enjoy reading collections of short stories [ That being said, I would be mindful of the heavy topics touched therein and I have included a content guide below. ].

Content Guide: self harm, severe depression, alcoholism, absent parent, grief, violence, abuse, parasitic being

c00kie123's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75