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The Island

Adrian McKinty

3.67 AVERAGE

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xiiitt's review

2.5
adventurous fast-paced

crvirginia's review

4.75
adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I was compelled. Just a good story with lots of attention to detail and a good bow at the end.
dark mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

mochadoaboutnothing's review

3.5
dark tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Avevo zero aspettative per questo libro e invece si è rivelata una lettura avvincente, l'ho finito in pochissimo tempo!
L'inizio è stato un po' lento e la trama non era chissà quale originalità, però è scritto bene e la protagonista spacca! Nonostante sia spaventata e insicura si rimbocca le maniche e fa quello che deve per sopravvivere e per far tornare sani e salvi i suoi ragazzi a casa.
È un libro pieno di azione e non annoia mai, ti instilla ansia e inquietudine e ti lascia col fiato sospeso a chiederti se ce la faranno a uscire vivi da lì.
Mi è piaciuto molto il rapporto che si è instaurato tra Heather e i ragazzi e il finale l'ho trovato azzeccato.
Una lettura perfetta se si cerca qualcosa di travolgente!
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mackenziegabrielle's review

5.0
adventurous dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
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victoriasbookhabit's review

4.0

Adrian McKinty has done it again. What makes his books so disturbing is that they look at the darkest things people are capable of. There are no monsters in the supernatural sense, but the antagonists are so awful that you can't help but feel a complete sense of dread.

gjs8799's review

2.0

My family had to listen to my tirade about this book, so I will not repeat it here.

Short summary:

Interesting premise. Main character was of the type that annoys me: has almost superhuman abilities and instincts and healing despite unconvincing back story. First third was compelling, then it was like beating a dead horse. I can only tolerate so many back to back thrilling survival scenes before I get desensitized.

Oh look at me start to rant. I will stop.

Would not recommend. Obviously.

ivy49's review

4.0
dark sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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fullmachine's review

4.0

4.5 stars!!
absolutely wild read that had my heart racing the whole time.
loved it