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denaultgen's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
myriadreads's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. Well written, but a slow start and fell a bit flat for me at the end.
nderiley's review against another edition
5.0
I couldn't put this one down. I love a good dystopian and the Salt Line delivers for me. Scary but believable premise? Check. Flushed out characters? Check. Good writing style? Check. Unexpected plot turns? Check. Can't wait to discuss this one at book club!
creepycrawlybookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
4.0
hectaizani's review against another edition
4.0
I wish there had been more about the killer ticks and less about the partial development of characters that I didn't end up caring all that much about.
ebrichardson55's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-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? No
3.5
I liked the premise and the first half but wasn’t much on the 2nd half or resolution. CliFi centered on a group of high net worth individuals who take a ‘safari’ type trip to a NC zone that is natural and beautiful but home to the ticks that are responsible for the latest pandemic.
livres_de_bloss's review against another edition
3.0
2.5
This is less about The Event and more about people.
I was really interested in the premise of the story: the idea of the ticks and illnesses they carry forcing people into quarantine zones and a rogue group of thrill seekers taking their chances in the woods. However, the execution just fell flat:
• There was too much emotion and not enough action. We spent far too much time in the minds and backstories of the characters than in the present, actually having the adventure. Because of this, parts of it were a real slog.
• For me, the book fell apart at Ruby City. It’s like the author brought us there and wasn’t sure where to go from that point.
• The ending was weak and unsatisfying. I don’t feel like it was worth the slog for the ending.
• It was too political.
• For a post-apocalyptic novel, there was far too much focus on “mothering”.
It was alright, but it wasn’t what I thought it would be from the summary. I’m rather disappointed. It’s astounding that the author managed to make a book about killer ticks boring, but here we are.
This is less about The Event and more about people.
I was really interested in the premise of the story: the idea of the ticks and illnesses they carry forcing people into quarantine zones and a rogue group of thrill seekers taking their chances in the woods. However, the execution just fell flat:
• There was too much emotion and not enough action. We spent far too much time in the minds and backstories of the characters than in the present, actually having the adventure. Because of this, parts of it were a real slog.
• For me, the book fell apart at Ruby City. It’s like the author brought us there and wasn’t sure where to go from that point.
• The ending was weak and unsatisfying. I don’t feel like it was worth the slog for the ending.
• It was too political.
• For a post-apocalyptic novel, there was far too much focus on “mothering”.
It was alright, but it wasn’t what I thought it would be from the summary. I’m rather disappointed. It’s astounding that the author managed to make a book about killer ticks boring, but here we are.
kathythelibraryteacher's review against another edition
5.0
What is safety worth?
How much freedom can a society forfeit in exchange for safety? How much safety can we forfeit to ensure another generation? Can we trust those in power to protect us from outside threats? Is their power the larger threat? With recent events in mind, these questions take on a different meaning. This is the first dystopian book I’ve enjoyed reading since the COVID-19 era has begun. The characters are well written and the situation is plausible. I found myself hoping for a better future for them all (& for us).
How much freedom can a society forfeit in exchange for safety? How much safety can we forfeit to ensure another generation? Can we trust those in power to protect us from outside threats? Is their power the larger threat? With recent events in mind, these questions take on a different meaning. This is the first dystopian book I’ve enjoyed reading since the COVID-19 era has begun. The characters are well written and the situation is plausible. I found myself hoping for a better future for them all (& for us).
tsentas's review against another edition
4.0
A dystopian novel with grand aspirations and several plot twists that make it an enjoyable read overall. However it offers a rather bleak commentary about human nature and society, and our ability to overcome our own flaws for the collective good. While there have been comparisons of this book to the excellent Station Eleven, I found this novel to conclude on a less hopeful and more resigned note.
On the whole it seems that self-interest is the primary motivation for its characters and that in the end that's plenty of justification for doing what we think is right for ourselves and those we love, since that's all we can really hope to influence or control.
On the whole it seems that self-interest is the primary motivation for its characters and that in the end that's plenty of justification for doing what we think is right for ourselves and those we love, since that's all we can really hope to influence or control.