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3.28 AVERAGE
3.28 AVERAGE
This is really more like 3.5 stars. Book got way too bogged down in play-by-play of video games, which isn’t of much interest to me. I skimmed a lot. Not a bad vacation read though. Just nowhere as compelling as the first.
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The drive for the characters doesn’t work and the sense of urgency is at times dire but then very relaxed. It’s all over the place. And wade is made out to be a complete ass for the majority of the book
Not as great as the first but I'm glad I finished it :)
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Complicated
I loved this book! I was super nervous seeing as the first one was SOOOOO good but it delivered, my inner nerd is happy and that’s the best feeling <3
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Okay, I went in hoping Wade was less cringey this time and for a good portion of the book, he wasn't. Then things kicked off and it got a little better. Then we got down to the last few shards and I literally skimmed the pages. I didn't need the play by play.
Ultimately, I'm relatively satisfied with how it ended.
Ultimately, I'm relatively satisfied with how it ended.
adventurous
medium-paced
This book felt like it was written for the sole purpose of being made into a movie. There was so much telling, not showing, that this could be used as a non-example for new writers. The first little bit of the book covered three years, then the majority was crammed into 12 hours. Honestly it felt like it was so incredibly rushed and just, not great. Plus if you aren’t an 80s nerd a bunch of the references don’t land.