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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
Unfortunately, this was a pretty big let down from the first book. The main character is uninteresting and not at all fun to follow. Most of our time is spent with Control over-analyzing his surroundings and workplace drama. We also have to follow along with his constant tangents that just feel like they meander for no particular reason. I found myself getting lost a lot. I had to keep referring to summaries of the chapters, only to realize that I didn't actually miss anything, it's just written that way. While the ending added a lot more intrigue, it doesn't save it. If this weren't a part of a series I would have definitely dropped it. I'm sure there is important information established here to set up the next book, but the actual experience of reading this one was just exhausting.
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
With its dilapidated institutional setting and meditative tone, it reminds me oddly of a George Smiley novel. I’m still not sure whether I like this book, at least not until I finish the trilogy.
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Good but lacks the ethereal beauty of the first. Confusing but compelling.
jfc
To say I slogged through this book would be an understatement.
Like the first it meandered a lot. However this book was just office politics and very boring.
The last 25-50 pages were where all the action was. I will only read the 3rd to complete the trilogy.
Woof
To say I slogged through this book would be an understatement.
Like the first it meandered a lot. However this book was just office politics and very boring.
The last 25-50 pages were where all the action was. I will only read the 3rd to complete the trilogy.
Woof
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
I can't legitimately review, I had only scratched the surface when the library demanded it back.
I'll just have to passively listen during this book club.
I'll just have to passively listen during this book club.
The horrors didn't work so well but the deep lore of the southern reach was interesting and great setup for the finale. Presenting it as an administrative drama was ok but didn't work so much for me.
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An interesting continuation of the mystery… that really didn’t reveal anything. Tbh there wasn’t much plot, just Control stumbling around being confused and stymied. I’ll move on to book #3 now and see what happens next… any answers???