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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book moved slower than the first, but that made sense since the reader has already been introduced to the chaos of Area X and this book takes the perspective of a new government agent trying to figure out Area X. It wasn’t as confusing as ‘Annihilation’, but I still feel very much in the dark.
4.5
The fact this takes place over like 5 days is the craziest part
The fact this takes place over like 5 days is the craziest part
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not nearly as good as the first, IMO. This book’s protagonist was much less compelling than that of Annihilation’s. Control’s flaws were harder to look past; his past and motivations were less compelling; his inner world was more boring and mundane and yet less relatable than that of the biologist. I was a little bit aghast at the suggestions of romantic attraction between them (hopefully one-sided on his part). I was also disappointed that this book’s narration wasn’t diegetic like Annihilation’s was – I think that I would’ve liked it better.
However, a lot of what I did like about Annihilation was still on display here, so I still liked it a bit. Maybe I’ll warm up to it even more on a future reread.
However, a lot of what I did like about Annihilation was still on display here, so I still liked it a bit. Maybe I’ll warm up to it even more on a future reread.
I liked Annhilation because of the biological horror and the scientists opinions and theories, Authority didn't have any of this. Control doesn't even know about the events of the first book throughout, it's more about the agency so the book focuses on the government intrigue like its trying to be a spy thriller, though I did like that some parts of the first book were expanded on.
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Far more empty when compared to Annihilation, but the ending was a mad rush. I'm sure this one would benefit from a reread. one day. I need to process.
adventurous
dark
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
More exciting than Annihilation, and more revealing about certain secrets. Definitely leaning more into thriller/mystery than before.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes