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avishajain's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The pacing is the perfect mix of slow and fast so that you are always at the edge of your seat. This book read so much like a movie that I am surprised that there isn't a movie made on it yet. If it becomes a movie (granted they actually replicate the book and don't do their own thing) I can already tell it will 100% be a hit.
This book is perfect for those who want to read a sci fi based thriller.
You will definetly be confused for the first 20-30% of the book thinking "I have absolutely no idea what is going on" but just keep reading and it will all make sense once you get further in.
Do I recommend it? 100%
The only case in which you shouldn't read is if you want something chill and just relax while reading, and not be on your tiptoes.
This book is also perfect for beginners because the writing style is not complex at all, it is pretty easy to follow, and it reads like a movie so it is really easy to ease into reading if you're super new to it.
Blake crouch might become my new favourite sci fi author. He really competes with Andy Weir. Andy Weir isn't fresh in my mind since I haven't read any books by him recently so I won't say if he's better than him or not, but boy does he come close. I'm excited to read more books by Blake!
Graphic: Child death, Car accident, Death of parent, Dementia, Terminal illness, and Grief
Minor: Alcoholism, Murder, Domestic abuse, and Suicide
tkibbee17's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Blood, Alcoholism, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Medical content, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Murder, Suicide, Chronic illness, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Terminal illness, Violence, Car accident, Dementia, and Grief
Moderate: Addiction
Minor: Domestic abuse
hgunsch's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Suicide, Child death, Confinement, Death, Dementia, Suicide attempt, and Stalking
Minor: Stalking, Rape, Domestic abuse, Pandemic/Epidemic, Mass/school shootings, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual assault, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pedophilia, and Medical trauma
colleenward_'s review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I had so many questions during the mid point of the book (probably bc BLAKE CROUCH)... but I loved that the ending felt ~complete~
I found the overall premise of this story to be super interesting! It felt very creative throughout, especially how things kept *almost* aligning but never quite making it. I would say to definitely experience this book in the way you best experience them (whether that be reading, listening, etc.), because there are some technical parts and explanations of the plot that can get confusing if you drift away!
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Car accident, Child death, Death, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent, Mass/school shootings, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Violence, and Dementia
Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Vomit