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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
Amazing premise. I burst out laughing at least a dozen times. The overall ending felt a little unsatisfying, so I’m giving it a 4.
Quite humorous; a good follow up to MOGWORLD. There was little fluff and I could easily have read another chapter or two. Or a sequel. In fact, the speedy ending is the only major criticism, aside from some topical comments.
(1.30 Stars)
I didn't "hate" it, but I also didn't like it.
It was like taking Lord of the Flies, mixing it with SyFy's Z-Nation, shaking a little bit of the worst espionage movie you've ever seen and then sandwiching it (yes, pun intended) between characters that are totally unlikable, completely unrealistic, and have zero personality ... but, the premise is original... kind-of.
Also, repeatedly mentioning that "black and brown" people are treated differently, without any social commentary or revelation is a really weird flex.
I really wanted to like this book, as the author was highly recommended. This is the second book I've tried by him, and I don't think there will be a third. Unless it is to complete the series started in the first book I read. But that's more on me, because I am a "completionist", and not on the quality of the series itself.
Both books I read were audiobook editions and read by the author.
I didn't "hate" it, but I also didn't like it.
It was like taking Lord of the Flies, mixing it with SyFy's Z-Nation, shaking a little bit of the worst espionage movie you've ever seen and then sandwiching it (yes, pun intended) between characters that are totally unlikable, completely unrealistic, and have zero personality ... but, the premise is original... kind-of.
Also, repeatedly mentioning that "black and brown" people are treated differently, without any social commentary or revelation is a really weird flex.
I really wanted to like this book, as the author was highly recommended. This is the second book I've tried by him, and I don't think there will be a third. Unless it is to complete the series started in the first book I read. But that's more on me, because I am a "completionist", and not on the quality of the series itself.
Both books I read were audiobook editions and read by the author.
Brilliant. Made me laugh out loud many times, which I needed. And yes, humans are hopeless, lol. Great concept, well written. Recommended!
funny
medium-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
What an odd premise for a story: the protagonist wakes up one morning to find Brisbane covered in a layer of carnivorous strawberry jam. It gets odder than that as well. Throw in a couple of US secret agents, a settlement of survivors that winds up being a weird cult, another run like a corporate entity and an unlikely band of heroes and you have a fun take on the coming apocalypse. There are a few plot threads that were dropped that I thought could have been explored more, but it was a lot of fun.
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was fine? I mean, I had like fifteen minutes left of the audiobook and kept forgetting to finish it, so that's not a great sign, but I enjoyed it.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No