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paperbackpoets's review
slow-paced
1.5
I really need to stop reading books by men in the 70s expecting a different outcome
pelargonia's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
annknee's review
dark
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
greatgoodfineok's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
arielkirst's review
2.0
I started reading this because I really enjoyed the show. And honestly, I enjoyed the show more. Nation is really good at writing descriptions, but his characterization and scene building weren't there for me. I sort of skimmed the last half, and was surprised at Abby's ending (different than the show, obviously) but otherwise was glad I skimmed it. Kind of a disappointment.
vylotte's review
3.0
I really enjoyed it until the last three pages, I felt the ending was really rushed and a total cheat.
netherfield72's review
3.0
It was interesting to read this after watching the BBC series. I really enjoyed the TV show just as much as the book. I have to say I didn't like how the book ended.
chrisjp's review
3.0
Seemed to me quite John Wyndham-lite. Fun ideas and enjoyable enough but no memorable characters and quite unsatisfying as a whole.
ghostmuppet's review
3.0
I have had this book for a few years, buying it after the first episode of the new TV series. I got a chapter in, then got distracted and never went back to it.
As this was written in the 70s, some of the themes are a little strange now. However, the book/story does hold up and the ending is what I was expecting.
The book follows a number of different groups, concentrating on a core group of people. It is very episodic (after all, it was for a TV series in the 70s/80s era). I enjoyed the brutality of it, while it was not over graphic.
All in all, a good read, but nothing to shout about.
As this was written in the 70s, some of the themes are a little strange now. However, the book/story does hold up and the ending is what I was expecting.
The book follows a number of different groups, concentrating on a core group of people. It is very episodic (after all, it was for a TV series in the 70s/80s era). I enjoyed the brutality of it, while it was not over graphic.
All in all, a good read, but nothing to shout about.
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