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maggiebook's review against another edition
5.0
This entire series was quite a ride. It kept is momentum from the first book to the last. Very plot driven with plot lines going in unexpected but really page turning directions.
Recommend this series for anyone looking for a great Sci-Fi read.
Recommend this series for anyone looking for a great Sci-Fi read.
jcurry447's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
dwinprincess's review against another edition
5.0
Woowww
Wow is what I say. The Long Winter series did NOT disappoint. You must read. I'm not always a fan of sci fi, but I didn't want to stop reading.
Wow is what I say. The Long Winter series did NOT disappoint. You must read. I'm not always a fan of sci fi, but I didn't want to stop reading.
highleyginger's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I almost returned the book at the half way marker because it felt like the author tried to pull an M Night Shyamalan on the readers. It felt like the author literally threw away the two and a half books previous, but after a long winded flashback montage, it came together in a way that made sense and did not actually destroy the previous books. The first title was the best, and this one was decent but felt like a lot of filler that didn't relate to the plot.
Concepts were phenomenal and the human tropes weren't too stereotypical. I did end up enjoying it and I do think the series will stick with me.
Concepts were phenomenal and the human tropes weren't too stereotypical. I did end up enjoying it and I do think the series will stick with me.
lmno5's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.25
chriscoman's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ljimenez89's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
boothby738's review against another edition
3.0
This was the weakest of the 3 books, but in the end there was a mind bending payoff.
Other than the first few chapters setting the stage, the rest of the first half was disappointing and hard to read. What a slog to read a text version of Jurassic park. Finally that ended and we returned to learn about more about the grid. I read the first part of the reveal one evening, and was troubled to make sense of it. Feared it was going to be one of those sci-fi stories that pushed too far and had a ridiculous ending. I had to make a few notes and think about what I had read and was finally able to get an understanding of it. Was able to start the next read with optimism for the finish. What a whirlwind. Amazing trio of books. I will read more of AG again some day, but need a breather after this with something less intense.
The extended epilogue online seemed over the top. Don't bother, wish I would have skipped that.
Other than the first few chapters setting the stage, the rest of the first half was disappointing and hard to read. What a slog to read a text version of Jurassic park. Finally that ended and we returned to learn about more about the grid. I read the first part of the reveal one evening, and was troubled to make sense of it. Feared it was going to be one of those sci-fi stories that pushed too far and had a ridiculous ending. I had to make a few notes and think about what I had read and was finally able to get an understanding of it. Was able to start the next read with optimism for the finish. What a whirlwind. Amazing trio of books. I will read more of AG again some day, but need a breather after this with something less intense.
The extended epilogue online seemed over the top. Don't bother, wish I would have skipped that.