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kim_j_dare's review against another edition
2.0
I'm all for books that are inspired by The Hunger Games if they offer something fresh and new, but this seemed to be a blatant repackaging, and not nearly as well-written or thought-provoking. Maybe the second and third installment take readers into new territory, but at this point, I have no real desire to find out.
queenofthemoon111's review against another edition
3.0
Okay, where do i start. I did enjoy this book but i did'n Love it.
it was okay. when the books first came out I freaking loved it and the entire book trilogy was my favorite trilogy once, But that changed over the years. I still do like it, but i don't love it.
It kind of looks like The hunger games, The maze runner and divergent with just a little of orginallity.
First of all, Sia is perfect. She does everything right. she doesn't look "perfect" but you do have the feeling though.
The story is fast packed, but you read a lot about Sia questioning about what she wants to do.
Most of the characters are quit plain and very black and white without any backstory, And i really enjoy a character with a good backstory.
(THIS IS A REVIEW ABOUT THE ENTIRE TRILOGY)
My favorite character must by that guy who she meets when she is in college. I don't remember his name. (it has been a while since i've read the books) He is great.
The plottwists weren't as Obvious as i thought. that was well done.
I didn't expect that Will would be a traitor!
i was annoyed by Thomas. he kind of reminded me of Gale from the hunger games.
I didn't like the fact that the leaders of this society removed the memories of the people who joined the Testing. The idea was good, but Joelle didn't portrai it as well as i hoped.
I did like the fact of the system and the worldbulding. (much like the hunger games.)
And i did like the entire idea of the testing.
overall, there were some critics but besides that, it was a great fast written story and YES I DO RECCOMEND IT!
it was okay. when the books first came out I freaking loved it and the entire book trilogy was my favorite trilogy once, But that changed over the years. I still do like it, but i don't love it.
It kind of looks like The hunger games, The maze runner and divergent with just a little of orginallity.
First of all, Sia is perfect. She does everything right. she doesn't look "perfect" but you do have the feeling though.
The story is fast packed, but you read a lot about Sia questioning about what she wants to do.
Most of the characters are quit plain and very black and white without any backstory, And i really enjoy a character with a good backstory.
(THIS IS A REVIEW ABOUT THE ENTIRE TRILOGY)
My favorite character must by that guy who she meets when she is in college. I don't remember his name. (it has been a while since i've read the books) He is great.
The plottwists weren't as Obvious as i thought. that was well done.
I didn't expect that Will would be a traitor!
i was annoyed by Thomas. he kind of reminded me of Gale from the hunger games.
I didn't like the fact that the leaders of this society removed the memories of the people who joined the Testing. The idea was good, but Joelle didn't portrai it as well as i hoped.
I did like the fact of the system and the worldbulding. (much like the hunger games.)
And i did like the entire idea of the testing.
overall, there were some critics but besides that, it was a great fast written story and YES I DO RECCOMEND IT!
halthemonarch's review against another edition
2.0
Why do I do this to myself. Why did I go on to reading the second book.
Sometimes after I finished a really stunning book and I’m still shocked that it’s over, I like to go into the “available now” tab on my reading app and pick any ol’ book I can find. I found this.
SPOILERS, and it’s quick fire because I feel bad for finishing it just to expand on why I disliked it;
I read the first two books back to back earlier this year and they weren’t memorable. I started a drinking game to take a sip whenever Cia said or introspected the phrase “my fellow students”, but the repetition of that alone was getting too ridiculous. Cia just keeps observing very clearly defined black and white situations, correctly determining them as Wrong and Unjust and getting gaslit by every adult she talks to. Not to mention she and her almost-as-perfect boyfriend have no chemistry. Most of the novels are Cia pointing out bad things that are happening and vowing to stop and/or find a way to remember or honor them, and camping. The tests are outdoor week long obstacle courses back to civilization and she’s like “why do they let [the guy in charge] have such secretive and absolute free reign over the way the survival of the human race is determined? its a mystery. better get through this endless night of camping, I’m going to talk about biking for two pages.”
as a gemini i like to complain about things. this was so averse to my taste that i must have enjoyed it on some level. i read both books in a week.
Sometimes after I finished a really stunning book and I’m still shocked that it’s over, I like to go into the “available now” tab on my reading app and pick any ol’ book I can find. I found this.
SPOILERS, and it’s quick fire because I feel bad for finishing it just to expand on why I disliked it;
I read the first two books back to back earlier this year and they weren’t memorable. I started a drinking game to take a sip whenever Cia said or introspected the phrase “my fellow students”, but the repetition of that alone was getting too ridiculous. Cia just keeps observing very clearly defined black and white situations, correctly determining them as Wrong and Unjust and getting gaslit by every adult she talks to. Not to mention she and her almost-as-perfect boyfriend have no chemistry. Most of the novels are Cia pointing out bad things that are happening and vowing to stop and/or find a way to remember or honor them, and camping. The tests are outdoor week long obstacle courses back to civilization and she’s like “why do they let [the guy in charge] have such secretive and absolute free reign over the way the survival of the human race is determined? its a mystery. better get through this endless night of camping, I’m going to talk about biking for two pages.”
as a gemini i like to complain about things. this was so averse to my taste that i must have enjoyed it on some level. i read both books in a week.
rhysdilwyn's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kalyft's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
5.0
alexagarbiel's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lottevantol's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
thefastcar's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
sheiltheshell's review against another edition
3.0
This book was okay, good but kind of slow at parts. Wasn’t a huge fan of some of the characters, some were good and some didn’t have enough depth
kate4ez's review against another edition
4.0
At first, I was sure I was going to be disappointed in The Testing. The idea of wasting all these obviously talented young people as they narrowed the field from well over 100 down to 20 didn't make sense. There are so few humans left, what possible benefit is there to eliminating the best and the brightest? The author did hint at reasons later in the story, so I am hopeful that the next book will explain the reasoning behind the testing. Overall, I found the book an interesting read, and look forward to seeing what happens next.