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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I’m so glad we got to look into the past and understand the events that lead to Area X. I’m still let with many questions, but I feel satisfied with the information given. We’re left to decide for ourselves if we trust the theories of the narrators or if we want to believe our own theories.
I loved the first two sections of the book. They had my attention GRASPED and it felt like we got a taste of new information on every page. I found last section much more difficult to get through. The cursing was a bit intense, and while I admire Vandermeer’s ability to vividly paint a character, it was just a bit much. However, all in all, a wonderful read.
I loved the first two sections of the book. They had my attention GRASPED and it felt like we got a taste of new information on every page. I found last section much more difficult to get through. The cursing was a bit intense, and while I admire Vandermeer’s ability to vividly paint a character, it was just a bit much. However, all in all, a wonderful read.
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-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
I'm interested in how divisive this book is and side with both the lovers and haters. I adore how the short stories are prequels that add to the worldbuilding (the rabbits! The Tyrant! The S&S Brigade! I can go on and on), but will also freely admit I did not finish The First and the Last. Landry was just too crass, and if I had a shot for every "fuck" I'd be blackout drunk within the first page. I also agree with some other reviewers that Old Jim being from Central felt a bit shoehorned in. And yet the mysteries aren't and will never be solved, Central is an ever evolving, ever growing beast that will never stop unless stopped and there is enough of an open ending to wonder and ponder the what-ifs and maybes. So yes, while it had its flaws, I feel that Absolution is a welcome final installment that answers some questions and raises others. Not quite what I had expected, but a solid finale.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Completely worth reading a second time after having reread the original three. I was at sea sometimes during the first pass. I thought the False Daughter section dragged a bit, but boy does this end on a fucking bang with Lowry.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
First half was perfect, Lowry took some getting used to but once you did the second half became a beautiful horror show
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Cannibalism
I love this series and I hate to give this a low rating. The first two sections were great but I had to DNF the last section. Literally every fifth word is fuck and it makes the whole thing incomprehensible. I'm still interested in reading about the first expedition into Area X but I cannot get into Lowry's story