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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
Huge spoiler. You've been warned.
Ahhh I don't think I can even begin to write what I liked about this book because all I can think is the last word that was written on the last page: Alex.
I knew he was alive. The whole book I was hoping he was. Even when I started to like Julian a little bit, I was still hoping and wishing for Alex. And I got him. But on the last freakin' page, really, Lauren Oliver? Ugh. And "Don't believe her." That killed me.
I kind of wish I didn't read this book so soon because the wait for the next one is going to be torture.
Ahhh I don't think I can even begin to write what I liked about this book because all I can think is the last word that was written on the last page: Alex.
I knew he was alive. The whole book I was hoping he was. Even when I started to like Julian a little bit, I was still hoping and wishing for Alex. And I got him. But on the last freakin' page, really, Lauren Oliver? Ugh. And "Don't believe her." That killed me.
I kind of wish I didn't read this book so soon because the wait for the next one is going to be torture.
REVIEW: http://theliteraturelion.blogspot.com/2012/04/review-pandemonium-by-lauren-oliver.html
Lena Haloway has lost everything - her family, her friends and even Alex, the boy she loved. Now she chooses to adventure out to The Wilds by herself in hopes for survival. She meets Raven, Blue, Tack, and other Wild members: some which are nice, others are not. She has to learn how to take care of herself and others in the Then. In the Now, things are different. As an undercover spy, Lena's purpose is to learn more about the DFA, and her job is to follow Julian Fineman. When she finds herself locked up in a cell with Julian, she wonders if it's possible to love more than one person.
It took me a while to get used to the chapter set-up. One chapter would be from Then - the time Lena spent in the Wilds - and the next would be from Now - being undercover in the city as a DFA member with Julian. At first I didn't like it, because I felt like it was jumping all over the place, but then I understood the meaning of it. You got to see the contrast of Lena's character as she grew. Consecutive chapters would have similar situations in them, and I was able to see how she progressed and became a stronger person. Also, it was a good way to motivate me to read the book faster. One chapter would end with a cliffhanger, and you'd expect to start the next chapter and figure out what happened, but instead you had to read a whole another chapter before you could see the solution!
If you liked Lena in Delirium, you're going to love her in Pandemonium. In Delirium, Lena held an aura that screamed innocence, but her underlying ambition was always there. That ambition comes out on the surface in Pandemonium, and it helps her become a strong character. I must say, that she becomes quite the bad-ass in the last part of Pandemonium!
Going into this, I was so upset that there wouldn't be any romance, seeing as Alex was dead. I had always been for Alex and Lena and never even imagined Lena being with anyone else since Alex was gone. My thoughts instantly changed the moment Julian came into the picture. This dude is awesome. He's the son of the leader of the DFA, and he's as old as Lena, but he's not cured yet. I love the adventure with Lena and Julian - from trying to escape, to trying to figure out their feelings for each other. I must say, that at the end of this, I was all for Lena & Julian. Until, of course, the ending. If you've read this, you know what I'm talking about...
Lauren Oliver brought upon a novel of greatness - that's for sure. Pandemonium was a great addition to Delirium, and it brought out some feelings I didn't exactly feel in Delirium. This was definitely one of the best sequels I've read in a while! I'm hoping Requiem will be just as good as these and a great addition to the series!
Lena Haloway has lost everything - her family, her friends and even Alex, the boy she loved. Now she chooses to adventure out to The Wilds by herself in hopes for survival. She meets Raven, Blue, Tack, and other Wild members: some which are nice, others are not. She has to learn how to take care of herself and others in the Then. In the Now, things are different. As an undercover spy, Lena's purpose is to learn more about the DFA, and her job is to follow Julian Fineman. When she finds herself locked up in a cell with Julian, she wonders if it's possible to love more than one person.
It took me a while to get used to the chapter set-up. One chapter would be from Then - the time Lena spent in the Wilds - and the next would be from Now - being undercover in the city as a DFA member with Julian. At first I didn't like it, because I felt like it was jumping all over the place, but then I understood the meaning of it. You got to see the contrast of Lena's character as she grew. Consecutive chapters would have similar situations in them, and I was able to see how she progressed and became a stronger person. Also, it was a good way to motivate me to read the book faster. One chapter would end with a cliffhanger, and you'd expect to start the next chapter and figure out what happened, but instead you had to read a whole another chapter before you could see the solution!
If you liked Lena in Delirium, you're going to love her in Pandemonium. In Delirium, Lena held an aura that screamed innocence, but her underlying ambition was always there. That ambition comes out on the surface in Pandemonium, and it helps her become a strong character. I must say, that she becomes quite the bad-ass in the last part of Pandemonium!
Going into this, I was so upset that there wouldn't be any romance, seeing as Alex was dead. I had always been for Alex and Lena and never even imagined Lena being with anyone else since Alex was gone. My thoughts instantly changed the moment Julian came into the picture. This dude is awesome. He's the son of the leader of the DFA, and he's as old as Lena, but he's not cured yet. I love the adventure with Lena and Julian - from trying to escape, to trying to figure out their feelings for each other. I must say, that at the end of this, I was all for Lena & Julian. Until, of course, the ending. If you've read this, you know what I'm talking about...
Lauren Oliver brought upon a novel of greatness - that's for sure. Pandemonium was a great addition to Delirium, and it brought out some feelings I didn't exactly feel in Delirium. This was definitely one of the best sequels I've read in a while! I'm hoping Requiem will be just as good as these and a great addition to the series!
Quite a different experience to book one, with Lena now alone in the wilds trying to work out how to survive.
My first issue with this was getting used to the format. The story is told in ‘then’ and ‘now’ sections which means we’re learning how she copes in the wild while also learning how these actions have impacted on her life. This was, initially, confusing but it actually became intriguing as the stories start to link together.
We get to see a little more of the set-up with the resistance, but the actions of those fighting seemed extreme. The DFA remain a rather shadowy force, but it’s evident that their actions have quite important consequences.
Lena was a bit awkward in her roles initially, but as she is forced to adapt to her situation we see her get more resourceful.
When she is abducted with Julian, it is a weird scenario. Two opposing ideologies, but we soon see that Julian is not what we expect. Inevitably, perhaps, they are attracted to each other and I was surprised by how quickly they seem to gravitate to each other.
I was surprised by a couple of aspects linked to the ending. Learning a few of these details will, I am sure, have implications for how Lena will behave later.
My first issue with this was getting used to the format. The story is told in ‘then’ and ‘now’ sections which means we’re learning how she copes in the wild while also learning how these actions have impacted on her life. This was, initially, confusing but it actually became intriguing as the stories start to link together.
We get to see a little more of the set-up with the resistance, but the actions of those fighting seemed extreme. The DFA remain a rather shadowy force, but it’s evident that their actions have quite important consequences.
Lena was a bit awkward in her roles initially, but as she is forced to adapt to her situation we see her get more resourceful.
When she is abducted with Julian, it is a weird scenario. Two opposing ideologies, but we soon see that Julian is not what we expect. Inevitably, perhaps, they are attracted to each other and I was surprised by how quickly they seem to gravitate to each other.
I was surprised by a couple of aspects linked to the ending. Learning a few of these details will, I am sure, have implications for how Lena will behave later.
As I said about the first book in this series... absolutely hated the ending. Why does she have to ruin such a good book with ruining it all in the last sentence... ARGH!
However, I was thoroughly impressed by the writing in this book. It was like two interesting stories at once and it made it twice as interesting. Usually I think that's a difficult thing to make work, but she did it. Well done, Lauren Oliver.
In addition, it was a really good book and I read most of it in one day. It was a page turner and I adored it.
However, I was thoroughly impressed by the writing in this book. It was like two interesting stories at once and it made it twice as interesting. Usually I think that's a difficult thing to make work, but she did it. Well done, Lauren Oliver.
In addition, it was a really good book and I read most of it in one day. It was a page turner and I adored it.
Ahhh! That ending is just mean. Luckily I am reading this series like a decade after they came out or I would be so mad that I had to wait to read the next one.
adventurous
sad
tense
fast-paced
Loved this book although it was a little slow to begin with, the second half was much better. Lena has toughened up and I really like her character. I cannot wait to read the final installment, especially after the cliff hanger ending of this book!