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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
Más bien un 3.5 alto, porque el último cuarto del libro me ha encantado. No suelen gustarme las historias como esta, por su forma de narrar la historia y su sobrecarga de acción, pero en este caso no puedo esperar a saber qué pasa en la continuación. Me ha sorprendido muy gratamente.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I believe that many people hate James Frey because of the conspiracy that surrounded his first book 'A million little pieces', and I'm one of the few who would defend him as a writer and defend his four novels. I've loved all four of them, and I regard Frey as one of my favorite authors.
However, this whole thing he's got going with Full Fathom Five is bullshit. Books are being published with his name as co-author simply for marketing. If you've read his books, you can instantly tell that Frey played no part in writing either 'I am number Four' or 'Endgame'. It's obvious that Frey has found a way to make a lot of money without having to do anything. He's scamming people.
The easiest way to describe Endgame is to call it an imitation of Hunger Games. It's not quite the same, seeing as how the players have to solve clues to win while killing each other along the way. Moving on from that, the characters are weak and at times nonexistent, the story is extremely vague, and there is no plot. Furthermore, I am peeved by the fact that there are 12 distinct characters yet the author chooses to focus on the American female who has had the perfect life (Good looks, money, high school valedictorian, and an equally attractive and wealthy boyfriend... who, I might add, believes he can save her and help her win). I'm also troubled by the fact that she breaks up with her longtime boyfriend whom she supposedly loves, and ends up making out with a stranger a few days later. I am sick and tired of seeing books and movies portraying an American as an all-powerful hero.
I will no longer read anything published by Full Fathom Five, and I will be tentative of any future books written by Frey.
However, this whole thing he's got going with Full Fathom Five is bullshit. Books are being published with his name as co-author simply for marketing. If you've read his books, you can instantly tell that Frey played no part in writing either 'I am number Four' or 'Endgame'. It's obvious that Frey has found a way to make a lot of money without having to do anything. He's scamming people.
The easiest way to describe Endgame is to call it an imitation of Hunger Games. It's not quite the same, seeing as how the players have to solve clues to win while killing each other along the way. Moving on from that, the characters are weak and at times nonexistent, the story is extremely vague, and there is no plot. Furthermore, I am peeved by the fact that there are 12 distinct characters yet the author chooses to focus on the American female who has had the perfect life (Good looks, money, high school valedictorian, and an equally attractive and wealthy boyfriend... who, I might add, believes he can save her and help her win). I'm also troubled by the fact that she breaks up with her longtime boyfriend whom she supposedly loves, and ends up making out with a stranger a few days later. I am sick and tired of seeing books and movies portraying an American as an all-powerful hero.
I will no longer read anything published by Full Fathom Five, and I will be tentative of any future books written by Frey.
wow....just wow....i CANT BELIVE THIS ASDFGHJKL ENDING!!!
definitly not what i was expecting....defintly got attached to a few charecter so i HAD to cry.....its was undiscribeabl...its not the kind of contemperary books i would read nor the scifi books i adore BUT its one of those books that i love because of its action and not just the ships and drama.
it has been pretty dark and makes you question life...just like i like my books(although the effect is not the same as when reading cirque de freak)
life...death...anger...love...hate...kindness..
we see everthing thats good in the world along with the darkness in it
those with weak hearts NOT RECOMMENDED!
it makes you go....wow...and some times even...how?
Yet its one of the best action killing betrayal puzzel cunfusing books i have ever read soo everyone who loves this kind of books should read it ASAP
definitly not what i was expecting....defintly got attached to a few charecter so i HAD to cry.....its was undiscribeabl...its not the kind of contemperary books i would read nor the scifi books i adore BUT its one of those books that i love because of its action and not just the ships and drama.
it has been pretty dark and makes you question life...just like i like my books(although the effect is not the same as when reading cirque de freak)
life...death...anger...love...hate...kindness..
we see everthing thats good in the world along with the darkness in it
those with weak hearts NOT RECOMMENDED!
it makes you go....wow...and some times even...how?
Yet its one of the best action killing betrayal puzzel cunfusing books i have ever read soo everyone who loves this kind of books should read it ASAP
Je l'ai enfin terminé...
Ce livre est long, complexe et avec tous ces chiffres à quasiment chaque chapitre, ça m'a un peu perdu...
L' univers de ce roman est complètement incompréhensible et j'avoue que je n'ai pas forcément accroché plus que ça.
Je veux juste comprendre la dénouement de cette histoire qui a quand même sa part de réalisme...
Ce livre est long, complexe et avec tous ces chiffres à quasiment chaque chapitre, ça m'a un peu perdu...
L' univers de ce roman est complètement incompréhensible et j'avoue que je n'ai pas forcément accroché plus que ça.
Je veux juste comprendre la dénouement de cette histoire qui a quand même sa part de réalisme...
Finally, I was able to finish this huge book! It wasn't because it wasn't good, but it was because of the lack of time I have reading this January. Which sucked so bad. I am upset that I couldn't even sit on a book for an hour, or even 30 minutes.
Anyways.
In a lot of ways, this book was good. Great even. But why only 3 stars?
1. I hate stupid love triangles. The end of the world is coming and you get to think about boys? Or girls? I just don't get why it has to be there.
2. It dragged too long on some parts while cutting off on some.
3. Too many damn characters.
Inspite of a the annoying stuff in this book, I still felt it was good for the most part, most especially the interactivity that the readers experience while reading the book. It was phenomenal. I wish more books were like this.
A lot of people compare it to the hunger games, let me assure you that this book is nothing like the hunger games. There would be similarities, but not as much as people fear it would be. It's not even a big big similarity, just numbers. To be honest, this is not even a dystopian book. It is what is going on before, the world becomes a dystopian book. And this book thoroughly explains how and what is happening. It doesn't let the readers guess what the fuck happened with the world. It lets you in on the secret bit by bit. The world building was just great. I loved it. It was brutal. Lots of the encounters the players had with each other were freakin' brutal. This book is more for older readers I think.
This book is definitely not for everyone. Especially how this book is told, would piss off a lot of the readers. There are a lot of POVs on the third person which could cause confusion at times, but I was good with it. I felt it was necessary.
Soooo. That's all for now. I wish I get my laptop back soon so I could write a more detailed review.
Anyways.
In a lot of ways, this book was good. Great even. But why only 3 stars?
1. I hate stupid love triangles. The end of the world is coming and you get to think about boys? Or girls? I just don't get why it has to be there.
2. It dragged too long on some parts while cutting off on some.
3. Too many damn characters.
Inspite of a the annoying stuff in this book, I still felt it was good for the most part, most especially the interactivity that the readers experience while reading the book. It was phenomenal. I wish more books were like this.
A lot of people compare it to the hunger games, let me assure you that this book is nothing like the hunger games. There would be similarities, but not as much as people fear it would be. It's not even a big big similarity, just numbers. To be honest, this is not even a dystopian book. It is what is going on before, the world becomes a dystopian book. And this book thoroughly explains how and what is happening. It doesn't let the readers guess what the fuck happened with the world. It lets you in on the secret bit by bit. The world building was just great. I loved it. It was brutal. Lots of the encounters the players had with each other were freakin' brutal. This book is more for older readers I think.
This book is definitely not for everyone. Especially how this book is told, would piss off a lot of the readers. There are a lot of POVs on the third person which could cause confusion at times, but I was good with it. I felt it was necessary.
Soooo. That's all for now. I wish I get my laptop back soon so I could write a more detailed review.
This book was just not what I wanted out of it. The writing was mediocre, nothing special, and the style was just odd. The characters did not have depth, and while the plot had potential, it was not executed well. Overall the most I can give the book is 2 stars. Sorry for such a short review
I absolutely loved this book. Its so different from other Y.A and/or dystopian novels. Its an amazing read with plot twists and humour and kick-ass action scenes. I don't understand why so many people are comparing it to other dystopian novels because it is so unbelievably different from all the other books mentioned in some of the comments. I really truly loved this book and would recommend it to all age groups.
Graded By: Mandy C.
Cover Story: Misleading Minimalism
BFF Charm: A Few Maybes, Many Natalie Imbruglias and a Couple of Definite Hell Nos
Swoonworthy Scale: 7/3
Talky Talk: Too Many Cooks
Bonus Factors: Ancient Aliens, Diversity
Anti-Bonus Factor: Hype Vehicle
Relationship Status: Considering a Second Date
Read the full book report here.
Cover Story: Misleading Minimalism
BFF Charm: A Few Maybes, Many Natalie Imbruglias and a Couple of Definite Hell Nos
Swoonworthy Scale: 7/3
Talky Talk: Too Many Cooks
Bonus Factors: Ancient Aliens, Diversity
Anti-Bonus Factor: Hype Vehicle
Relationship Status: Considering a Second Date
Read the full book report here.