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modernjam's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
sandiet's review against another edition
4.0
One of Canada Reads 2023 Five Finalists.
This is the 2nd book of the five I've read/listened to. I was rushed to listen (Skip-The-Line copy) so I will be revisiting this one in print. Dystopian novel about a global pandemic (a flu that kills within hours of contracting it) and the catastrophic aftermath decades later. Obviously difficult to read now that we've experienced a real pandemic but I'm in awe of the author's vivid imagination. I look forward to reading the print version. Recommended only if you can stomach more discussions on the pandemic.
This is the 2nd book of the five I've read/listened to. I was rushed to listen (Skip-The-Line copy) so I will be revisiting this one in print. Dystopian novel about a global pandemic (a flu that kills within hours of contracting it) and the catastrophic aftermath decades later. Obviously difficult to read now that we've experienced a real pandemic but I'm in awe of the author's vivid imagination. I look forward to reading the print version. Recommended only if you can stomach more discussions on the pandemic.
anjugrao's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely loved this! Heartbreaking, fascinating and extremely well written.
bethsbookworld's review
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
biedermeier_margo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
darla78's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.5
nfm's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
5.0
maggiebook's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book very much. The timeline begins at the beginning of the pandemic, then jumps forward then jumps back and forth so you can learn the characters' backstories. It may seem this would be confusing but it is very effective in keeping you vested in the characters and provides a more holistic character profile. The characters are very believable.
There is a lot going on in the book that I was afraid we would be left with a cliff hanger ending so I was very appreciative of the author's well executed closure to the book. Plots and character journeys that needed a conclusion were addressed but enough was left to the imagination to keep me pondering 'what would happen next'.
There is a lot going on in the book that I was afraid we would be left with a cliff hanger ending so I was very appreciative of the author's well executed closure to the book. Plots and character journeys that needed a conclusion were addressed but enough was left to the imagination to keep me pondering 'what would happen next'.