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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
The story felt unfinished. While it was a good read, I wouldn't read it again.
I'm a sucker for dystopian stories. Picked this one on a recommendation from a YA librarian. Nice, quick read. The main character was kind of a douche, but not enough to make me put the book down. I was intrigued by the crazy dad. Looks like there's a sequel and I'll probably pick that up when I need another quickie.
This concept is fantastic. The story feels interesting because the author build a world worthy of learning about. With characters to love along side that. You spend the book craving answer and wanting to read more. Something I must read again.
The premise of this book was somewhat far-fetched, and I could see how readers might lose interest at the beginning, especially if they picked it up because it was supposed to be a thriller, since most of the beginning is taken up with demonstrating how self-centered the main character, Eli is. Then, at the end of the book, it might frustrate readers, or, at least it frustrated me, a little bit that Eli suddenly shed his brattiness to use not only his acknowledged superior wits to free his family, but also his new-found compassion.
Those things said, I think that the idea of this book was interesting, and it was definitely entertaining. I borrowed the audio recording of it from the library to listen to in the car while commuting, and it definitely made me less reluctant to go to work! :)
Those things said, I think that the idea of this book was interesting, and it was definitely entertaining. I borrowed the audio recording of it from the library to listen to in the car while commuting, and it definitely made me less reluctant to go to work! :)
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I had a few qualms with the logic of it at times, and it felt like there would be a well done foreshadowing sentence but soon the tension was cut with a clear answer and it was disappointing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Cannibalism, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
It was good but a little choppy. It had a good theme and could've have gone farther with more suspense but it fell flat at the end, which made me change my mind about giving it a four.
The story felt unfinished. While it was a good read, I wouldn't read it again.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this book would be a very good book club book.A very good book
This is one of the stranger books I've read in awhile. Then again, I haven't read anything un-school-related in a long time. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't fabulous. Quick read.