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Method 15/33 by Shannon Kirk

lily5678's review

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3.0

I had read a few reviews before reading Method 15/33, so I knew not to expect a realistic novel. At least, that's the only way I could read this, by just considering it fiction and not trying to find a "real" diagnostic for the main character. But as long as you just go along for the ride it's a fairly quick read, quite entertaining and captivating. I must admit that I barely skimmed the last chapter, and in retrospect I sort of wish I had skipped it altogether. The last chapter is completely unnecessary, an epilogue told 17 years later. And it left a very bad taste in my mouth...

raggedyme's review

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3.0

I liked this book, and thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The summary was intriguing, and the author did not let me down. It was quick read and a page turner. The plot and each scene/activity was well thought out and I enjoyed being surprised by how it actually played out. Lots of promise with this author.

A few points for improvement: There were a few too many "extraordinary" people, but they were all well presented and thought provoking to consider. Some of the peripheral information was not well researched, but nothing the average reader would notice. (example: knitting unravels quite easily. It takes weeks to knit a blanket, but it could be pulled out in less than an hour. Same with crochet, depending which end you began unraveling. it would be slow going from the beginning, but quick from the end.)

susanlbussey's review

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2.0

The baseline plot of the book was really good. I would have enjoyed an entire book of this plot. However, a backstory to each point made in the book was inserted at very frequent places, making it a jerky storyline that just didn't hold my interest.

laurenbaggy's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5*

I liked many aspects of this. It was different from any other story of its kind that I have read, and I highly enjoyed reading from the main character's perspective. I like the way it framed itself as a selection of coincidences that came together to become something entirely unbelievable, yet believable at the same time. I liked all of the characters we were supposed to like, and disliked all of the characters we weren't.

Sometimes though, I felt things were padded out for the sake of adding suspense. Sometimes this is okay, if something is added to the story because of it, but every now and then with this book it descended into rambling about something entirely unimportant and I found myself skim reading.

There were a few good twists and turns throughout. I didn't really see any of them coming, though one or two were slightly clichéd. One thing in particular happened that made me go, "Really?!" because of it just being put in to move the plot forward.

I kind of feel that once I had suspended disbelief on a few things (such as the way every single character seemed to have some sort of extraordinary ability/talent... though these were explained relatively well), I found myself thoroughly enjoying the journey. I just kind of feel that I shouldn't have to suspend disbelief. Either way, it was memorable and I loved the unusual take on your classic thriller.

Also, there are a few really gross bits, just so you are aware.

ninaod's review

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emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

noralue444's review

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dark sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

marplatense's review

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4.0

Pretty good thriller (I always enjoy female protagonists kicking some ass big time) and a quick read (it took me aprox. 2 net hours to read it). I would have appreciated some extra twists here and there to spice things a little bit more but it was entertaining.

dawnoftheread's review against another edition

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3.0

I really wanted more from this book. I like the concept of a 16 year old girl using her wits to escape a terrible situation, but I felt the villains were bad stereotypes, and the pacing a bit excruciating. I'm willing to believe the audiobook may have heightened these flaws, but it just lacked the umph I was seeking.

perdidaenmismundos's review against another edition

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2.0

¿Cómo llego este libro a mis manos? . Pues desde hace mucho tiempo, unos dos años o así, estoy en una página en la que hago intercambio de libros. Y en cuanto vi que una chica tenía este libro para intercambiar no pude perder el tiempo y hasta conseguir algo que ella quería para realizarlo  no pude parar. ¿Y lo más gracioso? este libro es de los primeros que cambie y desde entonces ha estado en mis estanterías cogiendo polvo sin parar. ¿Cúal fue el detonante para lanzarme sin esperar más a leerlo? pues que vi que la editorial iba a sacar en breves la segunda parte. Por lo tanto esperadla también en el blog porque es una de mis lecturas próximas para diciembre.
A ver como me organizo yo para contaros todo los sentimientos que me ha dado este libro. Porque si quiera o no he estado durante toda la novela en unos altos y bajos bastantes raros.
Lo primero que quiero comentaros es que es una historia bastante complicada, no de leer porque eso es bastante fácil ya que la historia se convierte en una historia bastante adictiva y con los capítulos tan cortos también es fácil ir devorando la historia. Es complicado porque aunque la historia me ha gustado mucho y como os digo en este mismo párrafo es una historia que poco a poco la vas devorando y cuando menos te lo esperas has terminado el libro.Pero la autora ha convertido a la personaje principal en una chica tan creída, que sabe todo, que entiende todo. Que no he conseguido ni conectar con ella no sentir que podía ser real, es decir una chica de 17 años nunca podría comportarse así, por muy superdotada que me diga que es. De hecho hay escenas donde nos dice el peso de su captor solo midiendo, si no recuerdo mal como pisa una tabla del suelo. Además también nos comenta durante la novela que ella es capaz de apagar sus sentimientos,incluso con su madre. Pero claro lo hace a su antojo, es decir, puede decidir apagarlo con su madre pero no apagarlo con su hijo. Lo cual me parece un poco fuerte ya que no sientes nada por nadie o lo sientes como el resto de la gente. Otra cosa que del personaje me ha molestado mucho es que en algunas partes del libro, aunque no lo hace mucho, esta contándonos algo interesante y de repente cortaba la escena y empezaba a contarnos cosas de su infancia o de cosas que no venían a cuento y era como "Nooooo , noooo ahora". Porque eso encima que nos contaba no era ni un poco interesante.
Claramente eso ha hecho que lo mismo que quería avanzar porque la historia me gustaba me echara para atrás porque el personaje se ponía como muro para el disfrute.
La historia también es fluida porque esta contada desde dos punto de vistas distintos, por un lado podemos ver el punto de vista de la chica secuestrada y por el otro podemos ver el del policía que esta buscándola desde su desaparición. Por lo tanto es interesante ver sobre todo en los últimos capítulos como podemos ver en algunos capítulos la misma escena pero desde diferentes puntos de vistas. 
El final tras el plost twit que me estropeo un poco el final y encima que el último capitulo es algo parecido a un epílogo en el que nos cuentan una serie de cosas que me gustaron poco aunque en algunas cosas creo que es el mejor final que pudo darnos. Pero es un poco flojito.

¿recomendaría esta novela? a personas que no han leído mucho thrillers y que tal vez también están empezando a ser lectores más asiduos, así pues irán como arrancando motores pero ya a una persona experta en este genero no creo que llegue a gustarle.
¿Releer? pues según como venga el resto de partes

sarahrife85's review

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5.0

received this e book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!

Don't have much time to write a big review but this was a very good book! Little repetitive at times but there is a huge reason for that! My favorite part of this was the ending, where she talks about her son and you see a different side of her after that, and that she put her "skills" to good use! It was nice to see a good ending come out of all this! Loved it, would definitely recommend!