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iamthesatellite's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
traci1974's review
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
charlie_echo's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
emilyvansickle's review
adventurous
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
joyceheinen's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.0
Adrift” is set in a nearby future, at the Canadian coast. Ess wakes up alone on a sailboat, with no memory of who she is and how she got there. She finds a note that tells her to start over, don’t make yourself known and don’t look back. Ess is out for answers to the questions of her past.
It is a truly horrific idea to wake up with no memory, in a strange place, where no one seems familiar, you don’t know who you are and what has happened. The start of the book is very strong. You have no idea what is going on and where the story is heading. You have no clue, just like Ess.
Once the story starts giving you answers, I lost a bit of interest in the story. Although it’s original, it has some sci-fi elements and environmental issues in it, I didn’t feel that invested anymore.
The books has excellent character building and the story is complex and well-written. But I loved the mystery at the start. I felt like we weren’t left in the dark long enough. And I didn’t really care for the sort-of romance between Ess and this guy she meets. Her friendship with Yori feels much more real.
I also found it kind of weird how easy she talked about her ‘amnesia’ to strangers, when the note clearly stated she shouldn’t make herself known. She doesn’t know who she can trust and who she already knows or doesn’t know. I found that strange.
I’m still glad I read “Adrift” because it has a very interesting premise. And it started out really good. It just didn’t keep my full attention throughout the rest of the book.
It is a truly horrific idea to wake up with no memory, in a strange place, where no one seems familiar, you don’t know who you are and what has happened. The start of the book is very strong. You have no idea what is going on and where the story is heading. You have no clue, just like Ess.
Once the story starts giving you answers, I lost a bit of interest in the story. Although it’s original, it has some sci-fi elements and environmental issues in it, I didn’t feel that invested anymore.
The books has excellent character building and the story is complex and well-written. But I loved the mystery at the start. I felt like we weren’t left in the dark long enough. And I didn’t really care for the sort-of romance between Ess and this guy she meets. Her friendship with Yori feels much more real.
I also found it kind of weird how easy she talked about her ‘amnesia’ to strangers, when the note clearly stated she shouldn’t make herself known. She doesn’t know who she can trust and who she already knows or doesn’t know. I found that strange.
I’m still glad I read “Adrift” because it has a very interesting premise. And it started out really good. It just didn’t keep my full attention throughout the rest of the book.
llc's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
jerseygrrrl's review
Too slow, didn't care about protagonist. Great start, but flagged quickly
damnedmuddle's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
3.75