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heathercottledillon's review against another edition
3.0
"If Stephen King had written 'Lord of the Flies', it might have been a little like this." That's how Voices of Youth Advocates (VOYA) describes this book, and I completely agree with the assessment. There's tons of King-like freaky stuff going on: funky mutations, voices in kids' heads, a radioactive monster in a dark cave, nightmares becoming reality, etc. Meanwhile, the kids are turning on each other and getting more savage by the minute. I think that this book is too long (as is "Gone," the first book in the series) and a lot of details could have been cut out. That said, this story kept me on the edge of my seat. I can't imagine how all of the crazy stuff is going to be explained, but I can't wait to read the rest of the books and find out.
thoughtsofastar's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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? No
3.5
This was pretty tense and certainly more of an enjoyable read than the first book.
ahahebsheik's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
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
3.5
boooooooooooooooooooooook's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
3.5
draconan's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sumayyaha's review against another edition
3.0
Rating - 3 stars
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Less engaging than the last book, but still interested in the next book.
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Less engaging than the last book, but still interested in the next book.
nicoco628's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ladybaela's review against another edition
4.0
This may have taken me a long time to read but I enjoyed it a lot.
This series so far has a great cast of characters and some truly tense moments. I'll be sure to read the third novel in the future.
This series so far has a great cast of characters and some truly tense moments. I'll be sure to read the third novel in the future.
sitrisummoned's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Mental illness, Animal death, Child death, Eating disorder, Gore, Gun violence, Blood, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcoholism
Minor: Drug abuse, Ableism, and Drug use
ac223's review against another edition
4.0
Hunger was increasingly more intense with each chapter. With the Perdido beach crew safe for the moment from Caine, and Drake their attention is now focused on their never ending hunger. The food is running out, and no one thought in the beginning to freeze the meat, and items that would spoil. Albert insists that the only way to get everyone working is with some kind of reward system, but Sam is so naive he thinks people will work because they want to eat. The problem is, someone will feed them whether they work or not.. (Sound familiar?? lol)