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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I really liked some of the characters and the story really captured my attention but somehow I just didn't enjoy it that much overall. I'm not sure if I want to read the other two books and I'm glad I didn't buy this but only borrowed it from a friend.
It was interesting to find out about the puzzles but I couldn't even figure out how to start doing them and I think some of the web pages don't work anymore.
It was interesting to find out about the puzzles but I couldn't even figure out how to start doing them and I think some of the web pages don't work anymore.
adventurous
informative
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Predictable, yet confusing; character arcs and plot points were not just expected but unoriginal, although the puzzles and clues within the game were incomprehensible and I didn’t understand how a character would get from Point A to Point B. Moreover, for a plot contingent on a fight to the death, there was certainly a lot of character meetups that ended with “I’ll let you go for now, but the next time I see you, it’s on sight.” Very frustrating.
It makes me a little squeamish that this book has two authors, but one is kind of hidden underneath the huge "JAMES FREY." Are they not co-authors here?
Aside from that, this book was a little too ominous for my liking. There were a lot of plot holes — like if places are cleared out of commoners, how does Christopher get in? Why is everyone so trigger-happy with anyone not in Endgame (and let's be real, even with the players too), but magically don't shoot at Christopher immediately? Why would Jago stand by Sarah? Why are some people not getting involved when others are?
And there are a bunch of other annoying things, like the fact that "the enlightened" are unable to spread their insight because the rash do not listen. I understand that's the point, that this whole tragic turn of events could have been circumvented, but it makes MY blood boil too.
Also, all the cryptic clues? Not really a fan. A bunch of it is... reaching. Likewise, I wonder what's happening with the "real life" Endgame. Isn't the point that no one wins in Endgame? Why is there a prize of $500,000?
The story itself is also pretty standard. It's a fusion of several well-known dystopian stories.
Aside from that, this book was a little too ominous for my liking. There were a lot of plot holes — like if places are cleared out of commoners, how does Christopher get in? Why is everyone so trigger-happy with anyone not in Endgame (and let's be real, even with the players too), but magically don't shoot at Christopher immediately? Why would Jago stand by Sarah? Why are some people not getting involved when others are?
And there are a bunch of other annoying things, like the fact that "the enlightened" are unable to spread their insight because the rash do not listen. I understand that's the point, that this whole tragic turn of events could have been circumvented, but it makes MY blood boil too.
Also, all the cryptic clues? Not really a fan. A bunch of it is... reaching. Likewise, I wonder what's happening with the "real life" Endgame. Isn't the point that no one wins in Endgame? Why is there a prize of $500,000?
The story itself is also pretty standard. It's a fusion of several well-known dystopian stories.
Lo peor no es que sea un cllon de otras novelas. Lo peir no es que esté escrito peor que las novelas a las que clona descaradamente. Lo peor para mí es que he comprado la segunda parte antes de leer este libro y me da una pereza tremenda tener que leerla.
Reading this was such an adventure! It felt like a mix of The Amazing Race and The Hunger Games, which I truly enjoyed. There was a lot of death and violence but in the end it didn't bother me as much anymore. The story was fast paced and kept me on my toes the whole time. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book, as soon as it comes out.
DNF at 36%
I really did try to read this. I mean, I spent an entire week telling myself that it would get better. But alas, 164 pages in and I still had no idea who half of the characters were, nor did I care about the impending doom of basically the entire planet. [a:James Frey|822|James Frey|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1207412020p2/822.jpg] was overly ambitious, I think, in taking on 12 different points of views. With such short scenes, the book felt choppy and lacked any flow that enticed me to keep reading.
I really did try to read this. I mean, I spent an entire week telling myself that it would get better. But alas, 164 pages in and I still had no idea who half of the characters were, nor did I care about the impending doom of basically the entire planet. [a:James Frey|822|James Frey|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1207412020p2/822.jpg] was overly ambitious, I think, in taking on 12 different points of views. With such short scenes, the book felt choppy and lacked any flow that enticed me to keep reading.
This book was different. I've never read a book like this one and it's been a blessing to read something so original.
I loved Christopher a lot! And it made me sad he had to go that way...
Chiyoko - the silent one - was my favorite female in this book. I would've never guessed she would fall in love...
Kala's death was like a knife in the back. I wanted her to continue the game. But those stupid boys (Baitsakhan and Maccabee Adlai) ruined everything.
I hope Sarah and Jago end up together. Just like Katniss and Peeta (which seems quite impossible).
I have a feeling Shari will be the most important character in the second book of this series. Which I can't wait to read!
Until then, "what will be, will be".
I loved Christopher a lot! And it made me sad he had to go that way...
Chiyoko - the silent one - was my favorite female in this book. I would've never guessed she would fall in love...
Kala's death was like a knife in the back. I wanted her to continue the game. But those stupid boys (Baitsakhan and Maccabee Adlai) ruined everything.
I hope Sarah and Jago end up together. Just like Katniss and Peeta (which seems quite impossible).
I have a feeling Shari will be the most important character in the second book of this series. Which I can't wait to read!
Until then, "what will be, will be".