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cookiereadsbooks's review
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sengaghbynature's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Set in a futuristic world where mirrors can talk to you about how you look and apps can predict your day, this novel showcases A.I. development whilst also having a thrilling and mysterious storyline.
Initially, this book felt like it tried too hard to highlight all of the technological advancements that had come about by 2030 and I found that it detracted from being able to gage the characters personalities early on. This is important for me, as it helps engage with the journey they subsequently embark upon.
However, I did feel that once this initial influx of technological descriptions was over, it seems to settle down and the storyline really develops. You start to understand the characters and invest in the plot. I found I disliked Viola, she was self-absorbed and ran away instead of discussing how she felt. However, I really found Christian relatable! He didn’t trust how embedded technology had found itself into daily life and as the story progresses, and you understand him more, you really respect him and who he became.
Overall, I found that once I got my teeth into the storyline and characters, it was a well written, speculative novel with unpredictable twists and turns every step of the way.
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