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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.
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
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.
fearlessknitter's review against another edition
4.0
Great trilogy
I've enjoyed all three of the books, the narrative style is compelling and maintains interest. I sensed so many sci-fi influences but nothing unoriginal in the adaptation, if that makes sense. Thank you so much, looking forward to the next novel.
I've enjoyed all three of the books, the narrative style is compelling and maintains interest. I sensed so many sci-fi influences but nothing unoriginal in the adaptation, if that makes sense. Thank you so much, looking forward to the next novel.
rick_k's review against another edition
3.0
This conclusion actually explains some odd elements of the previous two books, which is very much to its credit. (I am trying to remain spoiler free.) But ultimately stayed in the Star Trek / Twilight Zone level of commitment with the big reveal and aftermath so close to the end of the story. I feel like Blake Crouch or Neal Stephenson would have had this trilogies conclusion closer to the midpoint and taken a deeper run and the central concept - They'd let it iterate and let us stew in the headier concepts at play.