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masterofdoom's review
4.0
The usual post-apocalyptic story, but with a very unusual main character. Looking forward to read the second volume.
flasunshine01's review against another edition
2.0
Meh. I hate YA books with a lot of unnecessary profanity. I also don't like any book with a flimsy plot and unbelievable characters, even if it is a dystopian genre. The whole book felt like a build up to a second novel with no climax or resolution.
ydressup's review
5.0
What a surprise
This book caught me at the beginning and didn't let go. Micka is a fascinating outcast who stumbles into the larger world through no fault of her own. The author captures the whole stranger in a strange land narrative so well the reader seamlessly fits right in. The Great Pandemic is super scary because it it's based on things that could really happen. I forgot where I heard about the book but I am very glad I picked it up. On to the next one.
This book caught me at the beginning and didn't let go. Micka is a fascinating outcast who stumbles into the larger world through no fault of her own. The author captures the whole stranger in a strange land narrative so well the reader seamlessly fits right in. The Great Pandemic is super scary because it it's based on things that could really happen. I forgot where I heard about the book but I am very glad I picked it up. On to the next one.
heatherleecurtis's review against another edition
4.0
Guys! I may have found a hidden gem for fans of YA dystopian/post-apocalyptic.
I randomly read a Kindle freebie that had been lingering on my device for a year, “Cut” by Annelie Wendeberg. It’s super short, it intrigued me from the first chapter, and it held my attention enough to continue the series (as no doubt are the publisher’s intentions of making the first book of a series free... gotta buy the rest). It also doesn’t have many reviews on Goodreads or Amazon so I think this one flies under the radar.
There are definitely the typical elements of the genre (badass heroine who doesn’t fit in, survival, “something more” happening in society than the general public realizes) but it also is original and interesting enough that I’m pressing on to book 2.
“Cut” takes place following a pandemic (heh) that wipes out almost the entire world population. Girls are expected to marry at 15 and get to repopulatin’ the Earth. Our heroine Micka is a scrawny, self-described “village idiot” who flunks out of school and intends to end her own life because she has zero interest in becoming a wife and mother, and nobody wants her anyway- but that night she is presented with an alternative that seems too far-fetched to be true.
This book has more swearing and sexual references than I usually see in YA- I’m not into censoring, but for those who are, if your kiddo is more of a “young tween” than a “young adult”, you may want to give this a skim before handing it over to them.
3.5 stars.
I randomly read a Kindle freebie that had been lingering on my device for a year, “Cut” by Annelie Wendeberg. It’s super short, it intrigued me from the first chapter, and it held my attention enough to continue the series (as no doubt are the publisher’s intentions of making the first book of a series free... gotta buy the rest). It also doesn’t have many reviews on Goodreads or Amazon so I think this one flies under the radar.
There are definitely the typical elements of the genre (badass heroine who doesn’t fit in, survival, “something more” happening in society than the general public realizes) but it also is original and interesting enough that I’m pressing on to book 2.
“Cut” takes place following a pandemic (heh) that wipes out almost the entire world population. Girls are expected to marry at 15 and get to repopulatin’ the Earth. Our heroine Micka is a scrawny, self-described “village idiot” who flunks out of school and intends to end her own life because she has zero interest in becoming a wife and mother, and nobody wants her anyway- but that night she is presented with an alternative that seems too far-fetched to be true.
This book has more swearing and sexual references than I usually see in YA- I’m not into censoring, but for those who are, if your kiddo is more of a “young tween” than a “young adult”, you may want to give this a skim before handing it over to them.
3.5 stars.
starbound's review
3.0
2.75 stars. Not really my cup of tea, this book. It wasn't bad, I just couldn't connect with it, and the story. It's a dystopian that is very gritty, bleak and direct. All business, no fun. Several times I found myself wondering what the story really was and why it wasn't progressing.
The main character, Micka, I didn't like her at all. You probably weren't supposed to like her much, based on her behaviour throughout the book and the way she describes herself, but I didn't even have sympathy for her? I liked Runner better.
Don't think I'll continue this series, but I'm sure this is right up someone else's alley, it just didn't do it for me. :)
Content in this book that you might find interesting or would want to know about: synesthesia, self harm, child abuse, girl-on-girl sex, paedophilia.
The main character, Micka, I didn't like her at all. You probably weren't supposed to like her much, based on her behaviour throughout the book and the way she describes herself, but I didn't even have sympathy for her? I liked Runner better.
Don't think I'll continue this series, but I'm sure this is right up someone else's alley, it just didn't do it for me. :)
Content in this book that you might find interesting or would want to know about: synesthesia, self harm, child abuse, girl-on-girl sex, paedophilia.
lakajira's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
chriswaechter's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting spin
I am all about the dystopian genre and have found myself reading mostly young adult books with a female protagonist as of late, as a middle aged male I have no idea why but oh well, it works for me. This book is f the dystopian variety but very adult in nature, not for the kiddos. I enjoyed the book, the author did a good job with character development and set a good pace. I look forward to book 2.
I am all about the dystopian genre and have found myself reading mostly young adult books with a female protagonist as of late, as a middle aged male I have no idea why but oh well, it works for me. This book is f the dystopian variety but very adult in nature, not for the kiddos. I enjoyed the book, the author did a good job with character development and set a good pace. I look forward to book 2.
aduchene's review against another edition
3.0
Sad and semi-realistic.
This book was sad in that there are too many pieces of it that have the potential to occur in our lives. It was a little slow for me to start and moved at a fairly slow way in terms of development. Nonetheless! Worth the read and I plan on reading the rest!
This book was sad in that there are too many pieces of it that have the potential to occur in our lives. It was a little slow for me to start and moved at a fairly slow way in terms of development. Nonetheless! Worth the read and I plan on reading the rest!
just_tosh's review
5.0
Micka is a 15-year-old girl living in a post-apocalyptic world devastated by a pandemic that wiped out the majority of the world's population. She is hell bent on killing herself. When you read further into the book, you find out the reasons why. Her father is her town's turbine operator and after fixing it one evening, she and her family receive a visit from a man with a proposal that will change the course of Micka's life forever. Will she accept it?
This isn't your typical teen dystopian series. This isn't a happy book. It's dark gritty and uncomfortable. Micka is thrown into some very adult situations. If swearing, graphic violence, abuse and implied sex bother you, stay way. This book isn't for you.
I had no idea what to expect from the book. It was a freebie for being on the author's email list. I finished it in about a day. I was hooked. There were enough twists and turns and questions to keep me interested. The world described in this book could happen if we don't watch ourselves. That's frightening.
I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
This isn't your typical teen dystopian series. This isn't a happy book. It's dark gritty and uncomfortable. Micka is thrown into some very adult situations. If swearing, graphic violence, abuse and implied sex bother you, stay way. This book isn't for you.
I had no idea what to expect from the book. It was a freebie for being on the author's email list. I finished it in about a day. I was hooked. There were enough twists and turns and questions to keep me interested. The world described in this book could happen if we don't watch ourselves. That's frightening.
I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.