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joos030's review against another edition
5.0
echt een zielig boek :( het las heel makkelijk en omdat hij zo kort was, was hij ook continu spannend
heathergstl's review against another edition
5.0
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Completely unlike Sleeping Giants...not at all what I was expecting...I am very glad I read it, but I cannot say that I ENJOYED it, it was very intense and really has me thinking about the future of humanity, because I can, unfortunately, TOTALLY see us (as a species) doing this...
Completely unlike Sleeping Giants...not at all what I was expecting...I am very glad I read it, but I cannot say that I ENJOYED it, it was very intense and really has me thinking about the future of humanity, because I can, unfortunately, TOTALLY see us (as a species) doing this...
effaly's review against another edition
2.0
As soon as I started reading it, I know Neuvel's writing style just isn't for me. It feels awkward and clumsy. Just like the protagonist and his inner monologue rumbles.
I might have given the book more stars if the plot twist wasn't revealed in the 3rd chapter and basically ruined everything. A couple of sentence in the 3rd chapter, and you'll know what'll probably happen and how it'll end.
I might have given the book more stars if the plot twist wasn't revealed in the 3rd chapter and basically ruined everything. A couple of sentence in the 3rd chapter, and you'll know what'll probably happen and how it'll end.
timinbc's review against another edition
3.0
Philosophy 101 in a dystopia format. Meh. Suitable for novella length - get an idea, explain, explore, get out.
Warning: violence is described, although, wel, let's leave it at that.
Half-star penalty for using the paddles on a flatliner, but that's what years of network TV has given us.
I liked the clear implication that the people administering the tests thought they were doing the right thing. That's an essential for a dystopia.
Warning: violence is described, although, wel, let's leave it at that.
Half-star penalty for using the paddles on a flatliner, but that's what years of network TV has given us.
I liked the clear implication that the people administering the tests thought they were doing the right thing. That's an essential for a dystopia.
trippalli's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A philosophical reflection on immigration and citizen test process in a more dystopian world
grahamclements's review against another edition
4.0
A novella with a terrific premise, a man in a very near future London sits a citizenship test that he must pass for his family to stay in England, but the test morphs into much more than just answering a few written questions. A great thriller.
marion's review against another edition
3.0
je ne sais que penser. c'était vraiment black mirror vibes ça fait peur genre j'espère vraiment que ça n'existera jamais
ananya33's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
mushroomymikayla's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
Short and sweet and SO good-- I could not put it down. As other reviewers have said it feels like a Black Mirror episode. One of the best books I've read in a while, highly recommend!!