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kzhawol's review against another edition
1.0
My boyfriend recommended this. It was a good short read but the characters to the age range, it just didn't mesh with the type of book I would recommend. I think the theme is important for young readers, and if there was a slight bit more content to flesh out some characters and polish some side plots, maybe I'd like it a bit more. I am not sure.
barbora_m's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tonatyuh's review against another edition
3.0
So, The Wave.
The Wave is a (middle grade?) novel about a classroom experiment conducted by history teacher Ben Ross, which spirals out of control real quick.
To me, it was mildly important.
Since it is based on true events, sometimes I wondered if the actions characters took was a dramatization, but if it was dramatized I thank the author because otherwise I would've not cared.
I'm not hating the author or anything, but the novel is lacking good characters. Laurie Sanders is the only character I enjoyed reading about.
To me, it was okay.
Is it important? Kind of. This could've been done better.
The Wave is a (middle grade?) novel about a classroom experiment conducted by history teacher Ben Ross, which spirals out of control real quick.
To me, it was mildly important.
Since it is based on true events, sometimes I wondered if the actions characters took was a dramatization, but if it was dramatized I thank the author because otherwise I would've not cared.
I'm not hating the author or anything, but the novel is lacking good characters. Laurie Sanders is the only character I enjoyed reading about.
To me, it was okay.
Is it important? Kind of. This could've been done better.
dandelionmoth's review against another edition
dark
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
katdfleming's review against another edition
Reread. First read this in middle school. Was aghast at the writing style but the story itself always stayed with me.
amit8's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
robin__'s review against another edition
dark
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
suyagotz's review against another edition
2.0
A book based on a true story... ✅ Check
2.5/5 stars
I had high expectations for this book, because of how great the movie is, however, the book fell short on what I expected.
The writing is very plain and the dialogue childish, seeming forced most of the time, like rehearsed lines that no one would ever say.
Overall I felt like this was a great idea, but was not executed well, the whole fascist side of the story never took off completely.
I actually prefer the movie to this book.
2.5/5 stars
I had high expectations for this book, because of how great the movie is, however, the book fell short on what I expected.
The writing is very plain and the dialogue childish, seeming forced most of the time, like rehearsed lines that no one would ever say.
Overall I felt like this was a great idea, but was not executed well, the whole fascist side of the story never took off completely.
I actually prefer the movie to this book.
eurobaby's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Memorable experience.