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bookph1le's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
That was *decidedly* unsettling, mostly because a good portion of it seemed scarily plausible to me.
I also very much respect that Wendig did not turn this into a series (actually, what I am is surprised his publisher let him do a standalone rather than making him drag it out into a series--kudos to you, o publisher). It's a very long book, but to me it never felt overlong. I read it for long stretches over the course of five days, and I was pretty much always completely transfixed.
I may have more thoughts about this, but for now I need to let them marinate. I have a feeling this book will stick with me in ways most of the other books I've read this year won't. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
That was *decidedly* unsettling, mostly because a good portion of it seemed scarily plausible to me.
I also very much respect that Wendig did not turn this into a series (actually, what I am is surprised his publisher let him do a standalone rather than making him drag it out into a series--kudos to you, o publisher). It's a very long book, but to me it never felt overlong. I read it for long stretches over the course of five days, and I was pretty much always completely transfixed.
I may have more thoughts about this, but for now I need to let them marinate. I have a feeling this book will stick with me in ways most of the other books I've read this year won't. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
cricket_strom's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
kat_doy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
shantial20's review against another edition
4.0
I actually enjoy long novels so have no complaint about the length. My complaint would be that I did not care for Shana at all as a character. Reading her POV were a struggle but I did enjoy Bengi's and Pete POVs. They were a delight to read. Even the other side characters were pretty intriguing. Shana never grew on me so I obviously I dropped it a star because of her, but overall, it was a interesting read. I look forward to the sequel and recommend it to anyone who like long, end of the world type novels like I do. If not this isn't for you.
elliez's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
kendallashley's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
sadieros73's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to love it, but didn’t connect with any of the characters.
I quit half way through at the anal rape scene and skimmed after that. Yuck, didn’t need that in graphic detail.
I quit half way through at the anal rape scene and skimmed after that. Yuck, didn’t need that in graphic detail.
david44's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
4.5
michaelbtice's review
5.0
If I had read this book in 2019, 2020 would have scared the shit out of me. Reading it in 2023, I wonder how Chuck got hat the far right are so right.
And the payoff at the end? Chef's kiss.
Absolutely worth it in every way.
And the payoff at the end? Chef's kiss.
Absolutely worth it in every way.