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squeakywindow's review against another edition
3.0
I couldn't stop turning the pages, but in the end it didn't go anywhere.
mbenzz's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book so much. I finished it yesterday and just can't bring myself to start another book right now as I'm afraid whatever I read next won't measure up. I hate when that happens.
Now, if I had written this review yesterday, I'd have given it 5 sparkling, shinning stars. Today though, after thinking about it all night, I lowered it to 4 stars.
The book is beautifully written. The narrative is perhaps one of my favorite that I've ever read. It's told in the third person, but in a way that really makes you appreciate the characters without getting too close to any of them. There are a lot of people in this book, and while none of them can be described as the main character, or lead, you start to feel something for each of them (well, I did at least).
The only reason I dropped off a star is the ending. I really don't want to give anything away, so I apologize if I'm vague, but things were wrapped up very quickly and with no explanation. Where did the virus come from? Why did it suddenly stop spreading? Why were some people asleep so much longer than others? Also, what happened with the college students who escaped? Were they discovered? What about the hotel clerk?
While we learn the fate of all the 'main' characters, there were others who were mentioned that we don't get a follow-up of. The business men and women...what happened to them? The teens I previously mentioned who ran off...did they end up being ok?
In the end, I choose to overlook some of these things. Yes, I would have liked an explanation for the virus, as well as an explanation for it's sudden disappearance, but the writing was so wonderful, and the story so good, that I won't hold the last couple chapters against the entire book.
I definitely recommend this. I've already asked a few of my friends to read it so we can discuss it, and, while we're only 5 minutes into 2019, I have a feeling this will rank as one of my favorites for the year.
Now, if I had written this review yesterday, I'd have given it 5 sparkling, shinning stars. Today though, after thinking about it all night, I lowered it to 4 stars.
The book is beautifully written. The narrative is perhaps one of my favorite that I've ever read. It's told in the third person, but in a way that really makes you appreciate the characters without getting too close to any of them. There are a lot of people in this book, and while none of them can be described as the main character, or lead, you start to feel something for each of them (well, I did at least).
The only reason I dropped off a star is the ending. I really don't want to give anything away, so I apologize if I'm vague, but things were wrapped up very quickly and with no explanation. Where did the virus come from? Why did it suddenly stop spreading? Why were some people asleep so much longer than others? Also, what happened with the college students who escaped? Were they discovered? What about the hotel clerk?
While we learn the fate of all the 'main' characters, there were others who were mentioned that we don't get a follow-up of. The business men and women...what happened to them? The teens I previously mentioned who ran off...did they end up being ok?
In the end, I choose to overlook some of these things. Yes, I would have liked an explanation for the virus, as well as an explanation for it's sudden disappearance, but the writing was so wonderful, and the story so good, that I won't hold the last couple chapters against the entire book.
I definitely recommend this. I've already asked a few of my friends to read it so we can discuss it, and, while we're only 5 minutes into 2019, I have a feeling this will rank as one of my favorites for the year.
court_greenwell's review against another edition
reflective
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
4.0
snikkidee's review against another edition
3.0
I can’t quite give this 4 stars, but it was interesting throughout. I was never bored, but I didn’t connect with anyone, and I just kind of felt like there wasn’t much point. I think I would’ve rather focused on a few characters and the actual dreams as they related to the space-time continuum. It was fun and I wouldn’t definitely read another book by her. I think a lot of people would really like this book, so I do recommend.
allysa_b's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
jmgabriel's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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? No
4.5
jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
The Dreamers is a mellow pandemic novel. Mellow like the mysterious sleeping sickness is effecting people in an isolated California college town. It starts in a dorm and spreads throughout the town. There are a handful of people who are the main characters in this story and the narrative bounces from person to person. I don't feel like it ever focused enough on a single character to let you get fully invested in them.
Overall, I enjoyed the book as a quick, light pandemic read. 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Overall, I enjoyed the book as a quick, light pandemic read. 3.5 out of 5 stars.
rhibrous's review against another edition
4.0
Very slow plot. I liked how it followed different people. Wish there was some kind of explanation for the sickness. The ending for Rebecca messed me up so bad it was actually scary. I liked the plot twists throughout though!