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shelleyrae's review against another edition
2.0
Fast paced and exciting, [b:The Hunt|12296595|The Hunt (The Hunt, #1)|Andrew Fukuda|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1344174151s/12296595.jpg|15830154] was a promising introduction to this young adult series where humans (also known as hepers) have been driven to edge of extinction by creatures that appear to be a hybrid of human,vampire and zombie.
The Prey begins where The Hunt left off as Gene, Sissy and the boys flee the creatures hunting them. Chugging down a nameless river with death lining the the banks and their destination unknown, the group can only trust in the Scientists directions in their bid for The Land of Milk and Honey, Fruit and Sunshine.
With the characters confined to the boat we are able to learn more about Sissy, Ben, Epap, Jacob and David. Born in captivity, each proves surprisingly knowledgeable and capable with skills they attribute to the patient teaching of The Scientist. Gene finds himself slowly warming to the hepers but struggles with having left the relative safety of the only world he has ever known, deserting Ashley June and placing his life in the hands of an absent stranger. Gene is no less conflicted in The Prey than in The Hunt, and when he discovers the identity of the man the others know only as the Scientist his world is turned upside down.
After several close encounters with the ever persistent Hunters the group follows the trail left by the Scientist to The Mission. Believing they have found the promised land the boys delight in their generous reception but Sissy is suspicious and when Gene recovers from a near fatal illness he too grows wary of the community.
For me this part of the story fell somewhere between chilling and absurd. Beneath the veneer of smiling faces and cheerful singing The Mission hides a very twisted secret. With young women happily enslaved to the Elders - a small group of old, balding and overweight men, a captive Dusker and a train that leads straight to hell.
The Prey won't work as a stand alone. It is very much a continuation of The Hunt and details from that story become relevant to Gene's journey. Unfortunately I didn't find it nearly as compelling as it's predecessor though, with the uneven tension, flawed logic and too many misogynist elements, it all began to fall apart for me.
A fast read with great action scenes but ultimately disappointing, I think I'll be tempted to pick up the third but it won't be a priority.
mikachoo's review against another edition
4.0
Couldn't decide between 3 or 4 stars, but I went for 4 anyway.
chroniqled's review against another edition
1.0
The Hunt was great, because it was unique. Also, Fukuda's vocabulary is quite amazing and the book is really well written. His use of words was right on point and really gave a vivid image of the events that were unfolding as the plot progressed. I liked the book, although it was not really one of my favorites.
The sequel, though, is just plain boring. Frankly, I consider it a waste of time to have read this. I literally had to drag my eyes across every single page until I got to the middle of the book, hoping it would redeem itself, before I decided I could not put up with it any more - and that even took a whopping two weeks, when I could actually finish a book in one day! In between reading sections of this awfully painful book, I read books I have bought that I have not read yet.
Good thing I just borrowed this book from our library so I wouldn't have regretted buying it.
I do not recommend this book to anybody. Normally, I finish all the books in a series, but this is definitely one exception.
The sequel, though, is just plain boring. Frankly, I consider it a waste of time to have read this. I literally had to drag my eyes across every single page until I got to the middle of the book, hoping it would redeem itself, before I decided I could not put up with it any more - and that even took a whopping two weeks, when I could actually finish a book in one day! In between reading sections of this awfully painful book, I read books I have bought that I have not read yet.
Good thing I just borrowed this book from our library so I wouldn't have regretted buying it.
I do not recommend this book to anybody. Normally, I finish all the books in a series, but this is definitely one exception.
amandatalicska's review against another edition
3.0
Liked it, but wasn't as captivated by this book as I was The Hunt. It's still fast paced and very different from most of the other teen books currently out.
readeraven's review against another edition
1.0
i was expecting this book to be better or a least as the first one
the story got boring and weird, did not like it at all
the story got boring and weird, did not like it at all
charlottet21's review against another edition
4.0
Really, really enjoyed this book. It's so fast paced and clever and I love the characters. Everything about it was gut wrenching and I couldn't stop reading. Even though I guessed the whole Adam and Eve Genesis thing, AND the Ashley June thing (I was waiting for her to show up the whole time) it was still awesome how it was revealed. Loved it.
scarls17's review against another edition
4.0
I feel like for all the parts of this series that drives me crazy (spoilerific so I won't get into the details), they're matched with totally awesome parts as well as chapters that fly by because I MUST find out what happens. I was okay with some questionable plot points because the entire book was so entertaining.
This is a great series to recommend for high school boys as well as anyone looking for some good action!
This is a great series to recommend for high school boys as well as anyone looking for some good action!
jeannemurray3gmailcom's review against another edition
4.0
The second book in the series, The Hunt.
Just as good as the first in the series. Very fast paced and exciting.
I'm wondering what kind of a twist is coming in the next book.
Just as good as the first in the series. Very fast paced and exciting.
I'm wondering what kind of a twist is coming in the next book.
faeriedrumsong's review against another edition
4.0
i am just addicted to this series. really enjoying it. multiple reasons. better review later, hopefully.
main takeaway? the comparison of this to the Hunger Games series is inept - and the parallels don't last long. don't let that comparison dissuade you from reading this series.
main takeaway? the comparison of this to the Hunger Games series is inept - and the parallels don't last long. don't let that comparison dissuade you from reading this series.
arthurgdean's review against another edition
4.0
recensione completa qui: http://thereadingpal.blogspot.it/2016/10/recensione-22-prey.html
Non guardare indietro. Non guardare di lato. Tieni gli occhi
sul bordo. Corri fino al bordo, corri, corri, corri.
Il secondo libro della trilogia di Fukuda è più avvincente del primo, e si ha fatica a interrompere la lettura. La storia prende man mano forma, con il viaggio di Gene, Sissy e gli altri ragazzi verso la possibile salvezza. Pur non essendo presente, Lo Scienziato, il padre di Gene, ha lasciato dietro degli indizi per aiutarli a trovare la Terra Promessa. E, ad un certo punto, sembrano essere arrivati a destinazione, in un villaggio di Eminidi, ovvero Umani. E mentre i ragazzi ne sono affascinati, Gene e Sissy notano qualcosa che non va, che li spinge ad indagare. Fino a scoprire cose che loro non avrebbero mai immaginato. Si viene a sapere di più sui Tenebridi (la Gente) e sulla missione di Gene.
Ho trovato la lettura fluida e scorrevole. The Prey mi è piaciuto di più rispetto a The Hunt e non vedo l'ora di leggere il seguito, The Trap. Anche perché la storia è sempre più interessante e l'elemento d'amore (che a me, in questo tipo di libri, non piace affatto) è quasi nullo.
Sissy mi è piaciuta un sacco, e anche Clair, una dei nuovi personaggi. Anche Gene alla fine ha un posto nel mio cuore, anche se alla fine ha preso una decisione con cui io non sono d'accordo.
Sperando di poter continuare presto la serie, vi consiglio The Prey.
Non guardare indietro. Non guardare di lato. Tieni gli occhi
sul bordo. Corri fino al bordo, corri, corri, corri.
Il secondo libro della trilogia di Fukuda è più avvincente del primo, e si ha fatica a interrompere la lettura. La storia prende man mano forma, con il viaggio di Gene, Sissy e gli altri ragazzi verso la possibile salvezza. Pur non essendo presente, Lo Scienziato, il padre di Gene, ha lasciato dietro degli indizi per aiutarli a trovare la Terra Promessa. E, ad un certo punto, sembrano essere arrivati a destinazione, in un villaggio di Eminidi, ovvero Umani. E mentre i ragazzi ne sono affascinati, Gene e Sissy notano qualcosa che non va, che li spinge ad indagare. Fino a scoprire cose che loro non avrebbero mai immaginato. Si viene a sapere di più sui Tenebridi (la Gente) e sulla missione di Gene.
Ho trovato la lettura fluida e scorrevole. The Prey mi è piaciuto di più rispetto a The Hunt e non vedo l'ora di leggere il seguito, The Trap. Anche perché la storia è sempre più interessante e l'elemento d'amore (che a me, in questo tipo di libri, non piace affatto) è quasi nullo.
Sissy mi è piaciuta un sacco, e anche Clair, una dei nuovi personaggi. Anche Gene alla fine ha un posto nel mio cuore, anche se alla fine ha preso una decisione con cui io non sono d'accordo.
Sperando di poter continuare presto la serie, vi consiglio The Prey.