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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
That. Cliffhanger.
THAT MASSIVE FRICKIN CLIFFHANGER WHY LAUREN OLIVER WHY
WHY DOES IT HAVE TO END LIKE THAT
I screamed and screamed and screamed when I finished the book. I am not joking, I am not even exaggerating. I even cried because I can't handle everything I felt when I read the ending. Let's just say I don't know whether to be happy or upset. And now I have to wait for the third book to come out.
Okay I'm definitely upset.
Anyways, about the book. Lauren Oliver has a superb way of writing, no doubt. I'm glad to be given the chance to see Lena's life after she came to the Wilds. I like how the new Lena is stronger than the old Lena, she is hard now, she is strong, she knows what she wants and she's not afraid to get it.
I did find some parts to be a bit draggy, and I don't really like the Then and Now switches because it's distracting me but other than that, this is an awesome sequel. Lauren Oliver broke the Sequel Curse. Haha.
THAT MASSIVE FRICKIN CLIFFHANGER WHY LAUREN OLIVER WHY
WHY DOES IT HAVE TO END LIKE THAT
I screamed and screamed and screamed when I finished the book. I am not joking, I am not even exaggerating. I even cried because I can't handle everything I felt when I read the ending. Let's just say I don't know whether to be happy or upset. And now I have to wait for the third book to come out.
Okay I'm definitely upset.
Anyways, about the book. Lauren Oliver has a superb way of writing, no doubt. I'm glad to be given the chance to see Lena's life after she came to the Wilds. I like how the new Lena is stronger than the old Lena, she is hard now, she is strong, she knows what she wants and she's not afraid to get it.
I did find some parts to be a bit draggy, and I don't really like the Then and Now switches because it's distracting me but other than that, this is an awesome sequel. Lauren Oliver broke the Sequel Curse. Haha.
I love the way she transitions back and forth in time. In some books it throws me off and I have to constantly question where I am in time, but Lauren Oliver really got it right, I believe. This books was as good as the first. I can't wait to see what happens in the third :)
Once again, Oliver delivers a ride like none other. Unlike the first in her dystopian trilogy, Delirium, this second installment focuses on survival, growth, and rebellion rather than the discovery and immersion of love.
The book is dividing into then and now to illustrate the development of Lena's character. She describes herself as reborn in the Wilds, hardening with work, hunger, and violent weather. The thens are filled with survival tactics. Oliver delves into the pain of heartbreak and grief without becoming melodramatic. The reader learns with Lena just how the people in the Wilds (or rather, "the other side") live off remains and help from sympathizers. The nows jump to the future, almost a year after Lena's escape, to her immersion back with the cureds in New York City. She works as a double agent of sorts, and falls into a trap, a scheme, that leads her to another boy, Julian.
This is where the second book fell short of five stars and suffered the Middle Book Syndrome. Of course, because it's YA and dystopian, there needs to be a love triangle. Sure. Fine. And maybe, realistically, this would happen to Lena if she truly believes Alex is dead. Even still, the romance seemed forced, far too rushed considering the time frame in the now lasted roughly two weeks at most. However, it certainly sets up for an explosive ending in the third book: politics, the definitive rise of rebellions, plus a little love war in the midst of it all.
I'm really looking forward to Oliver's next installment in the Delirium trilogy!
The book is dividing into then and now to illustrate the development of Lena's character. She describes herself as reborn in the Wilds, hardening with work, hunger, and violent weather. The thens are filled with survival tactics. Oliver delves into the pain of heartbreak and grief without becoming melodramatic. The reader learns with Lena just how the people in the Wilds (or rather, "the other side") live off remains and help from sympathizers. The nows jump to the future, almost a year after Lena's escape, to her immersion back with the cureds in New York City. She works as a double agent of sorts, and falls into a trap, a scheme, that leads her to another boy, Julian.
This is where the second book fell short of five stars and suffered the Middle Book Syndrome. Of course, because it's YA and dystopian, there needs to be a love triangle. Sure. Fine. And maybe, realistically, this would happen to Lena if she truly believes Alex is dead. Even still, the romance seemed forced, far too rushed considering the time frame in the now lasted roughly two weeks at most. However, it certainly sets up for an explosive ending in the third book: politics, the definitive rise of rebellions, plus a little love war in the midst of it all.
I'm really looking forward to Oliver's next installment in the Delirium trilogy!
I knew he was alive! And when they said someone came from the crypts I just knew it!
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This story was a lot different than the first in the series, but that's not necessarily a bad thing! I mostly didn't like the new romantic interest...it didn't seem fully genuine to me. Looking forward to seeing what happens next!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Lauren Oliver is an amazing author. I finished both Delirium and Pandemonium in less than 48 hours each because, unlike other authors, Lauren keeps each page in the books very interesting and exciting.
The cliff hanger ending left my emotions so overwhelmed. The questions I've been thinking due to the ending leave me so anxious for the next book to come out. EIGHT MORE MONTHS! I don't think I can funtion properly until it does.
Overall, this book, along with Delirium, was truly amazing. I can't wait until March when Requiem is published. akjcbnsdjk SO EXCITED TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS TO MY OTP AKA LENA AND ALEX.
The cliff hanger ending left my emotions so overwhelmed.
Spoiler
What's going to happen to Lena and Julian? What's going to happen to Lena and Alex? Is Lena going to realize that Alex is truly her other half? I hope she does, because I ship Lena and Alex so so much.Overall, this book, along with Delirium, was truly amazing. I can't wait until March when Requiem is published. akjcbnsdjk SO EXCITED TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS TO MY OTP AKA LENA AND ALEX.
3.8->4/5
This was a good re-read.
Of the series, Pandemonium is the most well written, most engaging and best paced.
Lena's development is solid, as she learns this new world, and her dialogue is both sorrowful and determined. She has definitely grown from being passive and awkward in the first book. I personally like the dystopia-focus of this book, shown from both in and outside of the borders, as Oliver further illustrates the intricacies of the world.
As much as I wish the epigraphs from Delirium were carried throughout the series, but I enjoyed the 'Then' and 'Now' alternating structure. It felt montage-like, and helped to pace the book and illustrate the passage of time and Lena's growth well. There were some clever motifs mirrored between the chapters, which I liked, however the flashback style was abandoned by the end of the book.
In all, a solid book, which I think holds up better than the first.
This was a good re-read.
Of the series, Pandemonium is the most well written, most engaging and best paced.
Lena's development is solid, as she learns this new world, and her dialogue is both sorrowful and determined. She has definitely grown from being passive and awkward in the first book. I personally like the dystopia-focus of this book, shown from both in and outside of the borders, as Oliver further illustrates the intricacies of the world.
As much as I wish the epigraphs from Delirium were carried throughout the series, but I enjoyed the 'Then' and 'Now' alternating structure. It felt montage-like, and helped to pace the book and illustrate the passage of time and Lena's growth well. There were some clever motifs mirrored between the chapters, which I liked, however the flashback style was abandoned by the end of the book.
In all, a solid book, which I think holds up better than the first.
such a good book! I re-read the last page like 4 times! such a cliffhanger, can't wait to start the next one! amazing series of books!