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I read this quite some time ago but apparently never logged it.
What do I remember? I remember it being a decent little escape story. It moved the story along well enough as I don't recall it dragging.
I'm terribly sorry for not reviewing it back when I read it. This was the one and only giveaway I've won so I feel like a jerk.
What do I remember? I remember it being a decent little escape story. It moved the story along well enough as I don't recall it dragging.
I'm terribly sorry for not reviewing it back when I read it. This was the one and only giveaway I've won so I feel like a jerk.
A not bad YA adventurous book. Betrayal by the adult system, friendship etc. Moves along.
20 years into the future, an oil rig has been converted into a maximum security prison for juveniles. Will Drake wants to escape.
This isn't bad, I'm pleased by near constant action (including an electrified version of lacrosse played in the facility), a male protagonist, and a fast moving plot. Overall I think the characters could have been developed more, and the sci-fi twist was hit or miss but hey, I think the kids will dig this.
This isn't bad, I'm pleased by near constant action (including an electrified version of lacrosse played in the facility), a male protagonist, and a fast moving plot. Overall I think the characters could have been developed more, and the sci-fi twist was hit or miss but hey, I think the kids will dig this.
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Rig is a maximum security juvenile detention center in the middle of the ocean meant to keep the bad kids in, but Will Drake has other plans. Honestly, this was a recommendation by a freshman boy, and I'm glad that I picked it up. With quite a bit of action, the book brings supernatural elements to the world of prison. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys action at every turn of the page.
Decent read, but dragged in some spots
It was good, suspenseful and for the most part kept my attention. It did drag in some spots and I just wanted to skip over those parts and get back to the exciting stuff.
It was good, suspenseful and for the most part kept my attention. It did drag in some spots and I just wanted to skip over those parts and get back to the exciting stuff.
A great, fun read. Ducie took the time to create a wonderful world without it feeling like it was dragging like a lot of world creation books do. His action scenes are very well written, and he has a way with character interactions that works very well.
On the downside I felt the ending was rushed, and that this was only the prelude to a much larger story about Drake and his friends.
On the downside I felt the ending was rushed, and that this was only the prelude to a much larger story about Drake and his friends.
Who likes gutsy YA action, adventure, and mystery? ME! If you like it too, you should definitely check out The Rig by Joe Ducie. Our protagonist, Will Drake, is a 15-year-old break out king who has broken out of three high-security prisons.
The first portion of the book is spent as we go through the day to day routines about the Rig. The guards are watching Will and Will is watching them, testing them, looking for his way out. Will makes friends on the Rig - a smart move that saves his hide more than one time. Irene and Tristan become more pivotal to the story as they dig deeper into Will than he originally anticipated. The trio become true friends - although you'd never know it by the way Will reacts during crisis points. He doesn't seem too concerned with them as he spends time saving the "bad guy" rather than saving his friends.
My two points of contention with this otherwise spectacular book:
1. Will is constantly trying to save the antagonist. WHY? The "bad guy" has already threatened, shot, and straight up said he is going to kill Will's friends. Yet, Will rescues this character time and again. I "get it" but, at one point in particular, it would have been absolutely forgivable for Will to walk away and let nature take its course.
2. The "bad guy" and the "BIGGER Bad Guys" were predictable. We have seen this in many YA novels and it disappoints me every time a new book comes out with this combination.
Three things I really loved:
1. A supernatural twist! I was delighted. Much like Michael Vey, Gone, and Fallen, the reality mixed with just a twinge of supernatural was fantastic.
2. The premise of the story - a teenage jail break expert. How cool is that?
3. Will's reason for breaking the law and thus getting arrested in the first place. I won't spoil it but talk about creating a bleeding heart for a protagonist.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and I think many of my readers will too. The author's writing style really draws you in.
Recommendations:
Students who enjoyed aforementioned series (Michael Vey, Fallen, Gone) as well as action such as Insignia, Unwind, and Maximum Ride.
The first portion of the book is spent as we go through the day to day routines about the Rig. The guards are watching Will and Will is watching them, testing them, looking for his way out. Will makes friends on the Rig - a smart move that saves his hide more than one time. Irene and Tristan become more pivotal to the story as they dig deeper into Will than he originally anticipated. The trio become true friends - although you'd never know it by the way Will reacts during crisis points. He doesn't seem too concerned with them as he spends time saving the "bad guy" rather than saving his friends.
My two points of contention with this otherwise spectacular book:
1. Will is constantly trying to save the antagonist. WHY? The "bad guy" has already threatened, shot, and straight up said he is going to kill Will's friends. Yet, Will rescues this character time and again. I "get it" but, at one point in particular, it would have been absolutely forgivable for Will to walk away and let nature take its course.
2. The "bad guy" and the "BIGGER Bad Guys" were predictable. We have seen this in many YA novels and it disappoints me every time a new book comes out with this combination.
Three things I really loved:
1. A supernatural twist! I was delighted. Much like Michael Vey, Gone, and Fallen, the reality mixed with just a twinge of supernatural was fantastic.
2. The premise of the story - a teenage jail break expert. How cool is that?
3. Will's reason for breaking the law and thus getting arrested in the first place. I won't spoil it but talk about creating a bleeding heart for a protagonist.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and I think many of my readers will too. The author's writing style really draws you in.
Recommendations:
Students who enjoyed aforementioned series (Michael Vey, Fallen, Gone) as well as action such as Insignia, Unwind, and Maximum Ride.
Stumbled on this book via BookBub and the blurb interested me, so I grabbed it. I don't think I expected to like it as much as I did, and that's a good thing. I connected with Will Drake and I wanted to see him escape -- but more importantly, I liked how his character evolved. There is plenty of action, a bit of mystery, and some interesting sci-fi. I liked the book enough that I bought the next one.