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cdeane61's review against another edition
4.0
For me, the bottom line is that I liked this book and will look forward to reading more by the author.
A few things were disconcerting about it - mainly I am from upstate NY and recognize many of the street names, schools etc. that are mentioned. I have eaten at the IHOP on the corner of Culver and 104, so that was a bit weird.
I also kept wondering if I was in the middle of a YA book but a lot of things don't fit that pattern (the Slutty Zombie Apocalypse for one)
Am also really curious about the back story and want to know more about the "Stupid War" so when is that book coming out?
All in all a quick enjoyable read.
A few things were disconcerting about it - mainly I am from upstate NY and recognize many of the street names, schools etc. that are mentioned. I have eaten at the IHOP on the corner of Culver and 104, so that was a bit weird.
I also kept wondering if I was in the middle of a YA book but a lot of things don't fit that pattern (the Slutty Zombie Apocalypse for one)
Am also really curious about the back story and want to know more about the "Stupid War" so when is that book coming out?
All in all a quick enjoyable read.
lvdani's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
jaybatson's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Another interesting book by Ashton dealing with the difficulty society will have when (the author presumes) custom genetic enhancement becomes everyday. This follows the same writing structure as his first novel - with each chapter written with the voice - and viewpoint - of each in a small handful of progenitors.
This one (compared to Three Days in April, his first outing), seems a bit more far-fetched at the end of it all. Maybe not as easily accepted.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed the read.
Now, on to the next thing.
This one (compared to Three Days in April, his first outing), seems a bit more far-fetched at the end of it all. Maybe not as easily accepted.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed the read.
Now, on to the next thing.
biblioholicbeth's review
4.0
Humanity. Not generally so good at the “can’t we all just get along” concept. Find a difference, make it bigger, and BOOM! Torment, cruelty, and sometimes, war. The End of Ordinary takes place in the years after the so-called Stupid War, when genetic engineering is commonplace (at least for those who can afford it), those have not been modified are known as unaltered, and mankind has done its level best to exterminate the only other sentient race around.
The story itself centers mostly on a small group of teens, all of them bound together in ways they aren’t quite aware of. Hannah, whose father Drew works for one of the biggest genetic engineering companies, is starting at a new school—primarily for the award-winning cross country team. She meets Jordan during her training runs, who is another member of the cross country team, though he happens to be unaltered–and who is dating Micah, another member. Devon, who attends a different school but is also a runner–and has a secret. Then there’s Marta, the daughter of the most powerful man in the country, who owns the company Hannah’s dad works for, and whose mother happened to be one of the first victims of the Stupid War. Throw this mismatched group of teenagers together, add in the secret project that Hannah’s dad Drew is working on, throw a match on in the form of a missing member of Drew’s team, and watch the world burn.
For more, please visit http://vampirebookclub.net/review-the-end-of-ordinary-by-edward-ashton/
The story itself centers mostly on a small group of teens, all of them bound together in ways they aren’t quite aware of. Hannah, whose father Drew works for one of the biggest genetic engineering companies, is starting at a new school—primarily for the award-winning cross country team. She meets Jordan during her training runs, who is another member of the cross country team, though he happens to be unaltered–and who is dating Micah, another member. Devon, who attends a different school but is also a runner–and has a secret. Then there’s Marta, the daughter of the most powerful man in the country, who owns the company Hannah’s dad works for, and whose mother happened to be one of the first victims of the Stupid War. Throw this mismatched group of teenagers together, add in the secret project that Hannah’s dad Drew is working on, throw a match on in the form of a missing member of Drew’s team, and watch the world burn.
For more, please visit http://vampirebookclub.net/review-the-end-of-ordinary-by-edward-ashton/
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