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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
Crazy, tumultuous, and intense.
This book was so much more than I expected. The chapters alternate between "now" and "then," with "then" beginning shortly after the end of Delirium. While that structure initially seemed odd, I actually think it was exactly what this story called for. It allowed Lena to charge ahead into a new, dangerous, and exciting adventure while building up her life and experiences at the same time. Really, this just made both storylines more engaging and emotional, and really moved the story forward through time very quickly without losing any of the necessary character development.
Still an incredible and intricate world, still vibrant and powerful characters, and still an engaging story--this one more suspenseful and intense than the last.
This book was so much more than I expected. The chapters alternate between "now" and "then," with "then" beginning shortly after the end of Delirium. While that structure initially seemed odd, I actually think it was exactly what this story called for. It allowed Lena to charge ahead into a new, dangerous, and exciting adventure while building up her life and experiences at the same time. Really, this just made both storylines more engaging and emotional, and really moved the story forward through time very quickly without losing any of the necessary character development.
Still an incredible and intricate world, still vibrant and powerful characters, and still an engaging story--this one more suspenseful and intense than the last.
ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
Lauren Oliver is an evil genius!!!
Can I give this more than 5 stars?
How long to I have to wait for Requiem
ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
Lauren Oliver is an evil genius!!!
Can I give this more than 5 stars?
How long to I have to wait for Requiem
ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
I always get worried with sequels because you never know if they're going to live up to thrill and that special something that comes with reading something amazing for the first time. So many times sequels are just rehashes of the original. But not Pandemonium, this book expanded on characters and expanded on the world they exist in. I like the new romance and thought it added just the right amount of tension while still respecting the romance from Delirium. I'm anxiously awaiting the next book!
I'm falling so hard for this series. What's gonna happen next??? Is this a love triangle I see??? Will Lena's mom return????
Book 3 here I come!!!
Book 3 here I come!!!
That ending has my stomach all in knots. Wtf is she going to do now.
It was pretty great, but that ending though. I NEED THE NEXT ONE!!!!!
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
The Good Stuff
* Brilliant character development
* The story builds slowly but it is still exciting with lots of twists and turns
* The brilliantly written kissing scene reminded me of my very first passionate kiss -- with Ken Stewart - it was awesome (Both the kiss from Ken and the scene in the book )
* Loved how strong Lena became without Alex - good positive message for young women
* Very strong second novel in a trilogy
* Great moral questions to discuss
* Totally absorbing read - sucks you in and doesn't let go
* Introduction of some new complex and interesting characters really add to the story
* Sorry this is a little brief but hard to give some more good points without spoiling anything
The Not So Good Stuff
* The jumping from past to present really through me at first (Just more of an FYI, you get into the style by fourth chapter)
* The world they live in is hard to read about especially the lack of all consuming love for their children - this is an alien concept to me
* The ending leaves me feeling a little nervous about book three in terms of plot (Sorry would spoil if I said more, but was irritated by the ending)
Favorite Quotes/Passages
"But you can build a future out of anything. A scrap, a flicker. The desire to go forward, slowly one foot at a time. You can build an airy city out of ruins."
"A world where children crack their heads on stone fireplaces and nearly gnaw off their tongues and the parents are concerned. Not heartbroken, frantic, desperate. Concerned, as they are when you fail mathematics, as they are when they are late to pay their taxes."
"The animals are on the other side of the fence: monsters wearing uniforms. They speak softly, and tell lies, and smile as they're slitting your throats."
Who Should/Shouldn't Read
* Fans of dystopian fiction
* Would highly recommend that you read Delirium first or you will be quite lost
* Fans of Lauren Oliver's previous books obviously
4.5 Dewey's
I borrowed this from Jenn
* Brilliant character development
* The story builds slowly but it is still exciting with lots of twists and turns
* The brilliantly written kissing scene reminded me of my very first passionate kiss -- with Ken Stewart - it was awesome (Both the kiss from Ken and the scene in the book )
* Loved how strong Lena became without Alex - good positive message for young women
* Very strong second novel in a trilogy
* Great moral questions to discuss
* Totally absorbing read - sucks you in and doesn't let go
* Introduction of some new complex and interesting characters really add to the story
* Sorry this is a little brief but hard to give some more good points without spoiling anything
The Not So Good Stuff
* The jumping from past to present really through me at first (Just more of an FYI, you get into the style by fourth chapter)
* The world they live in is hard to read about especially the lack of all consuming love for their children - this is an alien concept to me
* The ending leaves me feeling a little nervous about book three in terms of plot (Sorry would spoil if I said more, but was irritated by the ending)
Favorite Quotes/Passages
"But you can build a future out of anything. A scrap, a flicker. The desire to go forward, slowly one foot at a time. You can build an airy city out of ruins."
"A world where children crack their heads on stone fireplaces and nearly gnaw off their tongues and the parents are concerned. Not heartbroken, frantic, desperate. Concerned, as they are when you fail mathematics, as they are when they are late to pay their taxes."
"The animals are on the other side of the fence: monsters wearing uniforms. They speak softly, and tell lies, and smile as they're slitting your throats."
Who Should/Shouldn't Read
* Fans of dystopian fiction
* Would highly recommend that you read Delirium first or you will be quite lost
* Fans of Lauren Oliver's previous books obviously
4.5 Dewey's
I borrowed this from Jenn
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes