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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
I gave this 4.5 stars because it was an enjoyable read, it's not what I usually read but I really enjoyed it!
I am not sure what I really say about this book. To start, I am conflicted by what genre this is. It’s labelled as a dystopian, but when I read it I don’t get that genre from it. I classify it as more of a historical fiction. It was based on a real place, a real walled city, so I shelve it as historical fiction. It might be more fiction than actual history but I’m okay with that.
Now the book in general, I found it to be very mediocre. It was very much as “meh” book. I wasn’t blown away by anything and had a hard time getting really engaged in the story. I even considered DNF’ing it once or twice but I did like it enjoy to continue on. It wasn’t a terrible book, it just wasn’t the story for me.
One thing that bothered me about the book was that the author used very stereotypical Asian things (ie: rice, noodles) as descriptors. It bothered me because it took me out of the story and it felt very stereotypical. There are a lot of ways to describe something so just using those stereotypes it felt very cheap and lazy. It felt like the author really wanted to remind us we were in an Asian setting but I felt it was a very bad way of doing it.
All-in-all, I wouldn’t recommend this book. It wasn’t for me and I there a lot of better written stories out there. I liked the premise but the execution fell flat for me. I will likely give this author another chance because I am really interested in reading Wolf by Wolf. Let’s hope I enjoy that one better!
Now the book in general, I found it to be very mediocre. It was very much as “meh” book. I wasn’t blown away by anything and had a hard time getting really engaged in the story. I even considered DNF’ing it once or twice but I did like it enjoy to continue on. It wasn’t a terrible book, it just wasn’t the story for me.
One thing that bothered me about the book was that the author used very stereotypical Asian things (ie: rice, noodles) as descriptors. It bothered me because it took me out of the story and it felt very stereotypical. There are a lot of ways to describe something so just using those stereotypes it felt very cheap and lazy. It felt like the author really wanted to remind us we were in an Asian setting but I felt it was a very bad way of doing it.
All-in-all, I wouldn’t recommend this book. It wasn’t for me and I there a lot of better written stories out there. I liked the premise but the execution fell flat for me. I will likely give this author another chance because I am really interested in reading Wolf by Wolf. Let’s hope I enjoy that one better!
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Not Ryan's best. I feel like she might have been too ambitious in trying to write a meaningful story. It was meant to be impactful, but didn't really have that effect. The plot and characters were good, of course. A few things left me frustrated. I just can't get over the fact that she skimmed over the rape in the brothel. Not too sure about what this book was supposed to be for me.
I went into reading this book withouxt any expectations which I'm glad I did as I didnt have any pre concieved notions on if I would enjoy it or not.
A dystopian thriller taken place in Hong Kong and was so beautifully written despite what is happening in the story.
Apparently, this book was based on a true city that once existed. Now, the city in this book is completely fictional, however it's obvious that Ryan did her research. She was able to fully create this world that felt so real that I felt like I was in this sick and twisted walled city.
Its hard to come across a book where the interactions between each characters and they all somehow comnect and its the wait on how they connect eventually that brings a thrill to this beautifully written book
Unlike other Dystopians this one has no romance and I think if there was it would of ruined it for me.
A dystopian thriller taken place in Hong Kong and was so beautifully written despite what is happening in the story.
Apparently, this book was based on a true city that once existed. Now, the city in this book is completely fictional, however it's obvious that Ryan did her research. She was able to fully create this world that felt so real that I felt like I was in this sick and twisted walled city.
Its hard to come across a book where the interactions between each characters and they all somehow comnect and its the wait on how they connect eventually that brings a thrill to this beautifully written book
Unlike other Dystopians this one has no romance and I think if there was it would of ruined it for me.
****4.5 stars.
Had a few problems with it, but overall this novel was compelling and original.
Had a few problems with it, but overall this novel was compelling and original.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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:
No
Maybe a 3.5? This book started off strong and then just got kinda repetitive and boring. after time I just wasn't invested in the characters and I felt like their stories dragged out. I did find the fact that this was based off of a real Walled City very interesting. I was really excited to read this and now I'm just glad I hadn't bought it. Unfortunately, this was kind of a disappointment.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No