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bluebell4's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
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
5.0
rgyger's review against another edition
4.0
As always, Nadine's writing style is one that makes her books really hard to put down. Everything moves quickly and Parvin's internal thoughts often come in short burst of sentences that truly feel like actual thoughts instead of a literary idea of them. As well, the faith element is strong throughout, with Parvin trusting God far more than she did in the other two books.
I can't say that the story was perfect. When it was over, I was still left with a lot of questions that I would have liked answered, though toward the end I started to realize that they never would be. These pertained mostly to world building, with Nadine's story world so large that I started to notice a few holes.
Her character building made up for a lot of this, particularly when it came to the way Solomon handled Parvin's past "relationship" with Jude. There was a sequence of scenes which dealt with this that were probably my favorite part of the entire book. This, along with with the theme of forgiveness, was particularly powerful.
In a genre steeped with teenagers who are selfish and bent on doing life their own way, A Time to Rise is a refreshing read for Christians, reminding use that obedience to God is the greatest adventure of all.
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I can't say that the story was perfect. When it was over, I was still left with a lot of questions that I would have liked answered, though toward the end I started to realize that they never would be. These pertained mostly to world building, with Nadine's story world so large that I started to notice a few holes.
Her character building made up for a lot of this, particularly when it came to the way Solomon handled Parvin's past "relationship" with Jude. There was a sequence of scenes which dealt with this that were probably my favorite part of the entire book. This, along with with the theme of forgiveness, was particularly powerful.
In a genre steeped with teenagers who are selfish and bent on doing life their own way, A Time to Rise is a refreshing read for Christians, reminding use that obedience to God is the greatest adventure of all.
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
readingwith_grace's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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
4.0
rusticreadingal's review against another edition
5.0
With the way A Time to Speak ended, I was way beyond eager to read A Time to Rise, but, at the same time, I was super nervous, too! I absolutely loved the first two books and was wondering how on earth the last one would compare? I had no need to worry. It was absolutely amazing! I won't say much more for fear of spoiling something. I will say, though, that the Out of Time Series is hands down, by far, the BEST dystopia series I have ever read! I highly, highly recommend it!
modest_mercedes's review against another edition
1.0
I had a hard time staying interested in the story soon after I started this third installment. It felt like I'd been struggling to get through it all year long. The first two were pretty interesting and I was really wanting to see more of The West through Parvin's eyes as someone experiencing high-end tech and traveling abroad for the first time. And I was willing to go back east of the wall with her, but there was nothing of interest on that side for me. The constant hints or foreshadowing that even Parvin noticed about Skelly's personality were finally starting to draw me in again at the end, but âthe big revealâ about all of the whys behind his seemingly out of character actions was less than satisfying. I mean, is he suppose to be autistic if he really only sees things as that black and white? Like, oh he's only taken several hostages at gun point, uses threats and his Brawn suit to injure the crap out of them all, but he dramatically opened the gap in the wall like people wanted; he just didn't know any better way of doing the right thing. I don't feel like that one good thing excuse any of his past violent behavior, of which there are many incidences. And I had to go back and read it a couple times, but I think instead of bringing down the entire wall (you know, her entire reason for being since the first book), only the small gap Parvin created before was what was opened for the people to go through to The West. And then she just drops or destroys the pirate chip containing the last remaining information in the entire world about how to finish taking down said entire wall which she FINALLY steals from Skelly??? Like, âMeh, this one tiny hole near Door 3 is good enough. Who cares about the rest of the continent still stuck in The East.â
Needless to say, I had a lot of issues with plot holes and the nonsensical ending of this series in the book. (I know I can be a bit wordy, so I'm cutting it off here because honestly, who'd care about this rant?) I honestly would've possibly been interested in a fourth book if only just to be able to go more into detail about what's actually happening to Willow's skin (um, it's all of a sudden contagious??), what the Albino tribe have been up to, what the Preacher's plans are now that he's broken the peace among the East and the West, etc.
Decent series overall, interesting concept, I just would've liked to see more explored with it.
Needless to say, I had a lot of issues with plot holes and the nonsensical ending of this series in the book. (I know I can be a bit wordy, so I'm cutting it off here because honestly, who'd care about this rant?) I honestly would've possibly been interested in a fourth book if only just to be able to go more into detail about what's actually happening to Willow's skin (um, it's all of a sudden contagious??), what the Albino tribe have been up to, what the Preacher's plans are now that he's broken the peace among the East and the West, etc.
Decent series overall, interesting concept, I just would've liked to see more explored with it.
reessee13's review against another edition
4.0
Took me a bit longer to finish this one but some surprising twists and turns and a great ending for sure.
jeneca's review against another edition
5.0
okay. okay. now that I've stopped sobbing and composed myself...
wow. these books an genuinely touched my life. I plan on reviewing this in a few days, by for now I just want to say thank you God for this book series. for Nadine Brandes.
thank you thank you thank you. ♡x 1,000,000,000
wow. these books an genuinely touched my life. I plan on reviewing this in a few days, by for now I just want to say thank you God for this book series. for Nadine Brandes.
thank you thank you thank you. ♡x 1,000,000,000
haleybeck's review against another edition
4.0
I think this was my favorite of the series. So many good lessons and I love the discussion of God’s sovereignty.
Knocked off a star for the gruesomeness and the audible voice of God
Knocked off a star for the gruesomeness and the audible voice of God