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3.44 AVERAGE
3.44 AVERAGE
Riveting. I found every excuse to keep listening. Then I almost stopped at the end because my heart was literally in my mouth. I wanted to read the ending to make sure people were still alive. I was out for a walk and it was killing me. I enjoyed Sarah Drew's reading. She managed toseparate voices without overdoing it. There was so much more going on in this book than the game. It made me cry and the teens were completely realistic.
Panic is a contemporary stand-alone novel. The main characters are all recent high school graduates preparing to compete in a series of dangerous challenges. It is a tradition in their small town for the students to contribute to a pot throughout the school year. The day after their graduation, they have the opportunity to enter a competition referred to as Panic for the chance to win over $60,000. While each participant has their own reason for competing, they all consider it their one shot at a better life. Participants are eliminated throughout the competition and the winner takes all. There have been serious injuries and even deaths in the past, so joining Panic is not a decision that should be taken lightly.
I have read a number of comments made by readers who assumed Panic was going to be another Hunger Games based upon the synopsis. Panic is NOTHING like the Hunger Games. This is not about a futuristic society subjecting unwilling participants to a death match. This is something that I could honestly see happening. Eighteen-year-old kids smoking, drinking, partying, and participating in ridiculous challenges for a chance at winning a large sum of money. With Panic, nobody has to get hurt. Participants can drop out if they decide the stakes are getting too high.
The story is told from both Heather and Dodge's POV. They are both participants in Panic, but they were not friends prior to graduation. They start working together during one of the challenges after Heather's friend, Nat, injures her ankle and needs assistance. We learn a great deal about all three characters and why they decided to enter the challenge. There is a lot of danger and even some developing romance. Each character has a secret, but by working together they all hope to come out on top.
This was an exceptional story that grabbed and held my attention from the very beginning. I gave it 5 stars and would definitely recommend it to any YA fan.
I have read a number of comments made by readers who assumed Panic was going to be another Hunger Games based upon the synopsis. Panic is NOTHING like the Hunger Games. This is not about a futuristic society subjecting unwilling participants to a death match. This is something that I could honestly see happening. Eighteen-year-old kids smoking, drinking, partying, and participating in ridiculous challenges for a chance at winning a large sum of money. With Panic, nobody has to get hurt. Participants can drop out if they decide the stakes are getting too high.
The story is told from both Heather and Dodge's POV. They are both participants in Panic, but they were not friends prior to graduation. They start working together during one of the challenges after Heather's friend, Nat, injures her ankle and needs assistance. We learn a great deal about all three characters and why they decided to enter the challenge. There is a lot of danger and even some developing romance. Each character has a secret, but by working together they all hope to come out on top.
This was an exceptional story that grabbed and held my attention from the very beginning. I gave it 5 stars and would definitely recommend it to any YA fan.
I really really liked this book and I think Lauren Oliver is a brilliant author. She has a beautiful writing style and I enjoyed reading it and the idea of this book was very unique.
I liked how all the teenagers knew about Panic but they had an unsaid agreement that they wouldn't sell anyone out. And the challenges were absolutely INSANE. There is definitely no shortage of action in this book. I thought that some parts were a little predictable but it wasn't anything too major that it kept me from enjoying the book. I thought that the characters were well developed and I liked seeing Heather grow throughout the book and I think that Lauren Oliver did a great job of showing the character's insecurities which made them feel more realistic.
The ending was a bit rushed, not going to spoil anything, but it has a lot of action yet it goes by in a blur and since the whole book was building up to this point I do wish that it could have been expanded on a little. And after this event happens, we jump straight to the epilogue where everything is, for the most part, better. I wish we got to see a little more resolution in the ending of the book and see what happens to the characters. And not just the two main characters, but for the side characters to, and also the 'antagonist.'
Overall, I thought this was a really great and fun read and I'm looking forward to reading more from Lauren Oliver.
I liked how all the teenagers knew about Panic but they had an unsaid agreement that they wouldn't sell anyone out. And the challenges were absolutely INSANE. There is definitely no shortage of action in this book. I thought that some parts were a little predictable but it wasn't anything too major that it kept me from enjoying the book. I thought that the characters were well developed and I liked seeing Heather grow throughout the book and I think that Lauren Oliver did a great job of showing the character's insecurities which made them feel more realistic.
The ending was a bit rushed, not going to spoil anything, but it has a lot of action yet it goes by in a blur and since the whole book was building up to this point I do wish that it could have been expanded on a little. And after this event happens, we jump straight to the epilogue where everything is, for the most part, better. I wish we got to see a little more resolution in the ending of the book and see what happens to the characters. And not just the two main characters, but for the side characters to, and also the 'antagonist.'
Overall, I thought this was a really great and fun read and I'm looking forward to reading more from Lauren Oliver.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
Fast-paced, engrossing read...a little disappointed with the ending, though.
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
I know reviews for this book have been hit or miss, some people hate it and others love it, I was more on the love it side. Panic is a game that is played in semi secret, Graduating Seniors of Carp embark on a terrifying game that may get you killed the person left standing gains a lot of money and respect, and a chance to make something out of their lives.
Panic is like a Japanese game show but real where everyone is tested to their limits, Heather never expected to take part in Panic, She was smart and sensible but while watching people take part in the initiation she spots her newly ex boyfriend making out with another girl, she decides to show him that she is brave and signs up for Panic.
Dodge is taking part in panic this year for different reasons than everyone else, his sister was one of the contestants to become horribly injured while playing and he is out for revenge, but he quickly forms a bond with Heather and her friends, Natalie and Bishop they become an alliance to be reckoned with, can they change Dodge’s mind before he does something stupid.
I love how this story is based on friendship, betrayal, loyalty, love and bravery. Panic is like a coming of age game for the graduates to prove to everyone and yourself that you can handle everything life throws at you.
Panic also brings out the best and the worst in people, either bringing them together and forming tight bonds or breaking them forever and turning friend against friend.
I love Lauren Oliver’s writing the characters are believable at first Heather is annoying with going on about her breakup but I am guessing I was probably that obsessed too when I was that age. I feel sorry for Dodge being put in a horrible situation just to be loyal to his sister.
I have read other people reviews in which they are worried thanks to this book “Panic” may become real, but really at the moment people are doing such stupid things and putting their lives at risk for the sake of ten minutes of fame, I really don’t believe that this book will hurt anyone.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a good coming of age story or light suspense action stories.
Panic is like a Japanese game show but real where everyone is tested to their limits, Heather never expected to take part in Panic, She was smart and sensible but while watching people take part in the initiation she spots her newly ex boyfriend making out with another girl, she decides to show him that she is brave and signs up for Panic.
Dodge is taking part in panic this year for different reasons than everyone else, his sister was one of the contestants to become horribly injured while playing and he is out for revenge, but he quickly forms a bond with Heather and her friends, Natalie and Bishop they become an alliance to be reckoned with, can they change Dodge’s mind before he does something stupid.
I love how this story is based on friendship, betrayal, loyalty, love and bravery. Panic is like a coming of age game for the graduates to prove to everyone and yourself that you can handle everything life throws at you.
Panic also brings out the best and the worst in people, either bringing them together and forming tight bonds or breaking them forever and turning friend against friend.
I love Lauren Oliver’s writing the characters are believable at first Heather is annoying with going on about her breakup but I am guessing I was probably that obsessed too when I was that age. I feel sorry for Dodge being put in a horrible situation just to be loyal to his sister.
I have read other people reviews in which they are worried thanks to this book “Panic” may become real, but really at the moment people are doing such stupid things and putting their lives at risk for the sake of ten minutes of fame, I really don’t believe that this book will hurt anyone.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a good coming of age story or light suspense action stories.
Hmmm this book is rather predictable and overall kinda boring. A bunch of small town kids in rural New York set up and play a deadly game each year to win money. While some reviewers found this story line as unrealistic, I found it completely believable. Maybe it’s because I grew up in a small town, and we did stupid things like this all the time. We just weren’t organized enough to force everyone to contribute and play for money. I have no clue why this book was labeled as dystopia, nor do I have a clue why there was a few months wait on this book from the library.
Let's start saying this book surprised me. Even that I knew this was a contemporary I was expecting something more upbeat. This book was much more realistic... The life of the characters don't go around the school life, romance or anything remotely idealistic. This deals with family problems, the start of adulthood, revenge, back-stabbing, etc.
The characters at the start of the novel are very different from theirselves at the end. This game panic, although might sound childish is cruel and serious as a little mafia on their town. But I also think they put things on perspective for Heather, Nat and Dodger. Life does not end after you lose, but it does not solve magically if you win.
Now, for the things I disliked... I think there were a lot of characters (with very little consequence of the story) I think the author wanted to give the impression this was the generation story and not only of the main characters. And there were a lot of parts where I was like... Ok ... Please make things happen xD. I didn't got excited until the betrayals started.
It was ok.
The characters at the start of the novel are very different from theirselves at the end. This game panic, although might sound childish is cruel and serious as a little mafia on their town. But I also think they put things on perspective for Heather, Nat and Dodger. Life does not end after you lose, but it does not solve magically if you win.
Now, for the things I disliked... I think there were a lot of characters (with very little consequence of the story) I think the author wanted to give the impression this was the generation story and not only of the main characters. And there were a lot of parts where I was like... Ok ... Please make things happen xD. I didn't got excited until the betrayals started.
It was ok.