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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Definitely had a lot of flashbacks of Stephen King's "The Stand," with this one, but I still found this book a good time, even if it wasn't particularly unique or the characters very deep, and the story kind of slogs when they get to the town.
This is also my first Nora Roberts book, despite seeing her books around for as long as I've been alive.
This is also my first Nora Roberts book, despite seeing her books around for as long as I've been alive.
This was my first Nora Roberts book. It kind of reminded me of a soap opera, and I loved that about it! A fun mix of genres and a page turner but it may not be for everyone.
Not bad, just kind of fizzled out quickly as the story went on.
As a plague decimates almost half of the world's population, those who are immune have had powers awaken inside of them. The world is split between these "Uncanny" and normal humans who are fighting to survive on a decimated planet.
There was a lot of interesting stuff going on here, especially in the beginning with the plague hitting and learning about the powers. But things sort of devolved into lovey-dovey stories of connection and humanity and love thy neighbor and blah blah boring. One or two instances would have been fine, but we just kind of went back and forth between too many ridiculously good-hearted people. I hate to be so down on a book with nice characters in it, but there are flaws in everyone. It just stayed very surface-level once the world building was over and the interpersonal relationships took center stage.
As a plague decimates almost half of the world's population, those who are immune have had powers awaken inside of them. The world is split between these "Uncanny" and normal humans who are fighting to survive on a decimated planet.
There was a lot of interesting stuff going on here, especially in the beginning with the plague hitting and learning about the powers. But things sort of devolved into lovey-dovey stories of connection and humanity and love thy neighbor and blah blah boring. One or two instances would have been fine, but we just kind of went back and forth between too many ridiculously good-hearted people. I hate to be so down on a book with nice characters in it, but there are flaws in everyone. It just stayed very surface-level once the world building was over and the interpersonal relationships took center stage.
Well, it reaffirms one theory, humans, as a group suck and no matter how good or bad things are we will definitely find a way to hate and blame a certain group that's different than our perception of what's normal.
On a side note, the book is good, kept me entertained and had my heart racing a few times. As with all fantasy novels, its got its ups and downs but is a decent journey as a whole. Will definitely be reading the second part. The writing is amazing and fluid and Nora Roberts can paint a vivid world with simple words.
On a side note, the book is good, kept me entertained and had my heart racing a few times. As with all fantasy novels, its got its ups and downs but is a decent journey as a whole. Will definitely be reading the second part. The writing is amazing and fluid and Nora Roberts can paint a vivid world with simple words.
Eh, this is more of a 3.5 . As much as I'd love to be above reading Nora Roberts, you've got to hand it to the woman; she tells an entertaining story. Here she's trying her hand and the insanely popular post-apocalyptic trope. It wasn't the best example of this genre that I've read by a long shot, but for all of its plot holes, I had a hard time putting it down.
It was touch and go for me. There was a lot of things going on in the book and the transitions weren't always smooth. There were parts that I just skimmed rather than DNF'ing it. I'm not sure I'll be continuing with the series. It may have just been a bad year to read something that hits so close to reality.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
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:
No