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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
About the Book: Janie's future as a dream catcher isn't bright. Her chances of going crippled and blind are high and she always runs the risk of falling into people's dreams. She knows Cabel will stick with her, no matter what, even though she doesn't want to bring him down with her.
When a stranger enters Janie's life, she discovers another possible future-but one that mean she would be alone. Both choices have risks-which will Janie choose?
GreenBeanTeenQueen Says: I wasn't the biggest fan of Wake and Fade, but I found them interesting enough that I wanted to read the finale to the series. Unfortunately, Gone fell flat for me and is my least favorite of the series.
I didn't feel the choppy writing style from the first two was present as much in this one, which I liked. But what I didn't like was that the fast pace and engaging storyline wasn't there. There was no mystery to solve. Gone instead is much more of a personal story for Janie and I found myself getting mad and annoyed with her more than I wanted to see her succeed.
I felt like the plot was lacking. I liked the overall storyline of dream catchers, but I never really felt a connection with Janie or Cabel in this one. They both were whiny and I just never found myself caring. The whole book had an "after school special" feel, which I found somewhat trite. (Although I am glad the book didn't reach the goofyness that was Fade!)
It was a good ending to the series and was a quick fast read. But I thought the first book was the most inventive and creative, even if they did get somewhat silly-(the books have a realistic feel, yet I could never buy into the teens working undercover for the cops storyline).
I would only pick this one up if you were a fan of the first two and wanted to see how they end. Ms. McMann is working on a new series, and I'm interested in seeing how it turns out. I think she's very talented, this series just wasn't my favorite. Wake is on our state award list for next year, so I'm interested to see how the teens at my library respond to the series.
When a stranger enters Janie's life, she discovers another possible future-but one that mean she would be alone. Both choices have risks-which will Janie choose?
GreenBeanTeenQueen Says: I wasn't the biggest fan of Wake and Fade, but I found them interesting enough that I wanted to read the finale to the series. Unfortunately, Gone fell flat for me and is my least favorite of the series.
I didn't feel the choppy writing style from the first two was present as much in this one, which I liked. But what I didn't like was that the fast pace and engaging storyline wasn't there. There was no mystery to solve. Gone instead is much more of a personal story for Janie and I found myself getting mad and annoyed with her more than I wanted to see her succeed.
I felt like the plot was lacking. I liked the overall storyline of dream catchers, but I never really felt a connection with Janie or Cabel in this one. They both were whiny and I just never found myself caring. The whole book had an "after school special" feel, which I found somewhat trite. (Although I am glad the book didn't reach the goofyness that was Fade!)
It was a good ending to the series and was a quick fast read. But I thought the first book was the most inventive and creative, even if they did get somewhat silly-(the books have a realistic feel, yet I could never buy into the teens working undercover for the cops storyline).
I would only pick this one up if you were a fan of the first two and wanted to see how they end. Ms. McMann is working on a new series, and I'm interested in seeing how it turns out. I think she's very talented, this series just wasn't my favorite. Wake is on our state award list for next year, so I'm interested to see how the teens at my library respond to the series.
3/5*
Gone is the final book in the Wake Trilogy.
After the way that I liked Fade, I was excited to start reading Gone. The thing is, this one moved much slower to me. I've read reviews saying that this is the best of the trilogy. I disagree. The writing is the best, the story is the worst. That's my opinion.
Anywho, the story begins after Janie's graduation, when her and Cabel go on a little trip. Well, of course this is a book so nobody can just enjoy a trip, and they are unexpectedly forced to come home when Janie finds out that her friend had to drive Janie's mother to the hospital. When she gets there, she learns that it is not her mother who is sick, but somebody else.
Janie gets closer to this character, even though the person can't wake up. She visits the house and begins to find out a secret about the new character... And that maybe isolation wouldn't be as good as she thinks. Or...would it? Janie can't decide.
Basically, this book was the worst of the series to me because I crave adventure. This book just seemed dull and weak. I think that the final book in any series should be the strongest, and that was not the case for this one.
Gone is the final book in the Wake Trilogy.
After the way that I liked Fade, I was excited to start reading Gone. The thing is, this one moved much slower to me. I've read reviews saying that this is the best of the trilogy. I disagree. The writing is the best, the story is the worst. That's my opinion.
Anywho, the story begins after Janie's graduation, when her and Cabel go on a little trip. Well, of course this is a book so nobody can just enjoy a trip, and they are unexpectedly forced to come home when Janie finds out that her friend had to drive Janie's mother to the hospital. When she gets there, she learns that it is not her mother who is sick, but somebody else.
Janie gets closer to this character, even though the person can't wake up. She visits the house and begins to find out a secret about the new character... And that maybe isolation wouldn't be as good as she thinks. Or...would it? Janie can't decide.
Basically, this book was the worst of the series to me because I crave adventure. This book just seemed dull and weak. I think that the final book in any series should be the strongest, and that was not the case for this one.
I waited quite some time before reading the last entry in Lisa McMann's Dream Catcher series. Truth be told, I wasn't that fond of the first book "Wake" - if only for the sparse writing in that one - but I really enjoyed the second book "Fade" because of its brisk pacing and ability to keep me engaged with both the storyline and the characters. I actually really liked the relationship between Cabe and Janie in the second book, and thought the writing improved upon the first book in a wonderful way.
I did not expect "Gone" to drop the ball so hard coming off from that. What the heck happened here? I keep asking myself that question even as this book was a fairly quick read (4 hours or so by audiobook), it felt so long, drawn out, and uneventful. That's not to say that I couldn't have been taken in by the story's premise, because this book focuses on the father that Janie never knew and some revelations that came across with that and her respective ability. Yet, the story itself had a lot of inconsistencies. Janie has much less fight in this book and laments over her fate and ability far more than she did in the previous book (probably even more so than she did in "Wake", and it's not as understandable this time around). Cabe seems unlike his constructed character (more callous actually), Janie's mother is hard to identify with (even when her character is considered to be unlikable), among other factors. I just didn't delve into any of the respective character's plights in this book, so it was hard to care for them or ultimately what happens to them as the book moves forward.
As well, the conflict feels so hollow that there's nothing to latch onto. I didn't feel a sense of danger, urgency, or desperation in this book, not like the last, and the romantic angles just aren't portrayed with as much intimacy in this book at all. By the end, I was ready to be done with it, and the way it jumps off leaves so many open holes that I just couldn't get behind the story at all.
I don't know. I think in retrospect, this series was a bit all over the place for me, though I really enjoyed the second book. At the very least I would re-read "Fade", but the conclusion in "Gone" left a bad taste in my mouth with how unfinished and unsatisfying it came across.
Overall score: 1.5/5
I did not expect "Gone" to drop the ball so hard coming off from that. What the heck happened here? I keep asking myself that question even as this book was a fairly quick read (4 hours or so by audiobook), it felt so long, drawn out, and uneventful. That's not to say that I couldn't have been taken in by the story's premise, because this book focuses on the father that Janie never knew and some revelations that came across with that and her respective ability. Yet, the story itself had a lot of inconsistencies. Janie has much less fight in this book and laments over her fate and ability far more than she did in the previous book (probably even more so than she did in "Wake", and it's not as understandable this time around). Cabe seems unlike his constructed character (more callous actually), Janie's mother is hard to identify with (even when her character is considered to be unlikable), among other factors. I just didn't delve into any of the respective character's plights in this book, so it was hard to care for them or ultimately what happens to them as the book moves forward.
As well, the conflict feels so hollow that there's nothing to latch onto. I didn't feel a sense of danger, urgency, or desperation in this book, not like the last, and the romantic angles just aren't portrayed with as much intimacy in this book at all. By the end, I was ready to be done with it, and the way it jumps off leaves so many open holes that I just couldn't get behind the story at all.
I don't know. I think in retrospect, this series was a bit all over the place for me, though I really enjoyed the second book. At the very least I would re-read "Fade", but the conclusion in "Gone" left a bad taste in my mouth with how unfinished and unsatisfying it came across.
Overall score: 1.5/5
I know I read this a while after it was published, but honestly I didn't want the series to end. Boy the wait wasn't worth it. It hurts me to have to say that, but it is true.
The last two books were amazing and I loved them. I expected the final book to be incredible! But it fell short for me. I am not sure what it was about it, it just didn't have the same luster the others did. I was glad that some questions were answered about Janie and her mom and dad, that really cleared some things up. But Cabel was hardly in the book and that sucked. I guess it is never good when a series you like is over, but I just wished it would have been better. 3 out of 5 stars.
The last two books were amazing and I loved them. I expected the final book to be incredible! But it fell short for me. I am not sure what it was about it, it just didn't have the same luster the others did. I was glad that some questions were answered about Janie and her mom and dad, that really cleared some things up. But Cabel was hardly in the book and that sucked. I guess it is never good when a series you like is over, but I just wished it would have been better. 3 out of 5 stars.
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Lo mejor que puedo decir de la novela es que la he terminado sin tirarme de los pelos. En general es un libro que se puede leer, pero que no aporta nada nuevo y cuando digo nada es NADA. La idea de los sueños es buena y la prosa no es inmadura pero no tiene nada por lo que merezca la pena leerlo.
Reseña completa: http://paseandoentrepaginas.blogspot.com.es/2017/06/trilogia-la-cazadora-de-suenos-libro.html
Reseña completa: http://paseandoentrepaginas.blogspot.com.es/2017/06/trilogia-la-cazadora-de-suenos-libro.html
Excellent conclusion to this series! I liked the entire series and direction the plot went. A few surprises along the way. Love the relationship of Cabel and Janie. He is an amazing character!!!
Also, the conclusion of Janies struggles. I nice resolve for her.
Thanks Lisa... for a great and entertaining read!!
Also, the conclusion of Janies struggles. I nice resolve for her.
Thanks Lisa... for a great and entertaining read!!
Did not like the ending. At all. I saw what was missing in the first two books and I really thought that the author would get to it in this one and she chose to ignore it. Really. In this last book the author gives Janie only two choices about how to go on in her life - either become a recluse or use her dream catching skills and become blind and crippled. Um. What about seeing a doctor about it? And shouldn't the police officer who knew about it have suggested that? This last book was just depressing.
This is the third and final book in this trilogy and for the most part it does not dissapoint. Again, we find our heroine, Janie, dealing with the ramifications of her gift, which is being a dreamcatcher, or one who can enter other people's dreams and help them. Janie's adventure this time doesn't so much put in her dangers way as much as it is an emotional journey as she tries to figure out what to do with the hand she's been dealt. She can stay with Cabel, continue using her talent for the police and be blind in a few years, or she can seclude herself, stop entering dreams and possibly stay normal. She thinks she knows what to do, thinks she has a plan that will keep Cabel happy and herself normal, until her father, who she's never met re-enters her life and suddenly Janie's plan doens't seem so good afterall. Janie must now come to grips with two, very different, possible futures.
Like I mentioned earlier, this book "mostly" doesn't dissapoint. My biggest dissapointment? Not enough! In the earlier books we got a lot of drama and alot of action, this one resolved everything beautifully, but it was lacking is action (which is not a horrible thing!). There also wasn't enough of the struggle between Janie and Cabel for me, he is a great boyfriend and stands by Janie through everything, but I didn't feel like we got to see enough of their relationship. Again, that's not really what this book is about, it's more about Janie and her relationship with herself and her parents, but I still missed Cabel a bit.
Overall, I really loved this book, and absolutely loved this series. When I put Gone down I wans't nearly ready to be done. Here's hoping that McMann isn't quite ready to be done either and we might someday get a little more Janie and Cabel!
Like I mentioned earlier, this book "mostly" doesn't dissapoint. My biggest dissapointment? Not enough! In the earlier books we got a lot of drama and alot of action, this one resolved everything beautifully, but it was lacking is action (which is not a horrible thing!). There also wasn't enough of the struggle between Janie and Cabel for me, he is a great boyfriend and stands by Janie through everything, but I didn't feel like we got to see enough of their relationship. Again, that's not really what this book is about, it's more about Janie and her relationship with herself and her parents, but I still missed Cabel a bit.
Overall, I really loved this book, and absolutely loved this series. When I put Gone down I wans't nearly ready to be done. Here's hoping that McMann isn't quite ready to be done either and we might someday get a little more Janie and Cabel!