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alexreading's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
100122's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
a_petro's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.5
I didn't realize how much of the book would deal with the start of the pandemic, so those parts gave me flashbacks to COVID times. I thought it interesting how closely it mimicked real life: it started in one location then spread on planes. The actual illness reminded me more of the infection in The Last Of Us: infection leads to death within days. I'm glad the actual pandemic was not like that, and also that civilization did not fall entirely.
luna_with_love's review against another edition
5.0
When I heard the synopsis of this book I was immediately sold. Theatre and dystopia??? Two of my favorite things. But this is not like any dystopia I have ever read. The world post flu is not a destructive wasteland but a new beginning full of hope and a new appreciation for life. I loved seeing this take on an end of the world scenario. It left me feeling less fearful of a painful future and more appreciative of the world I have. I found myself leaning against the brick wall of my apartment, just listening to the heater run and feel the light of my lamp. I watched cars drive through the streets outside my window and hear the sounds of groups of people. I smelled my coffee this morning as I waited for the elevator, just enjoying the heat caressing my fingertips. This book is here to teach you about life, and what a miracle it is for all of us to live it.
This is my second five star read in a row. A rare thing for me. Let's hope this keeps to a trend of good books for 2018!
This is my second five star read in a row. A rare thing for me. Let's hope this keeps to a trend of good books for 2018!
marstz's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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? Yes
4.75
amjammi's review against another edition
3.0
Epidemiologically, I'm not sure a virus can be that lethal and spread that efficiently with such a short latency period?
ayanaph's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.5
livres_de_bloss's review against another edition
2.0
I just knew I wouldn’t like this. Despite having this recommended to me so many times, I just had a bad feeling and prevaricated for years. Well, I was right. Somehow this author has managed to make dystopian fiction both pretentious and insufferably boring. Ick!