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sixphanel's review against another edition
4.0
Sure, it's not the usual book I'm exposed to... But it was a recommendation and I am very glad I listened. It was very interesting to read, even though in the beginning it was somehow difficult with all the new words. But hey, you get used to them and it's super fun.
Also, I've read here that a lot of people complain about not having the whole story... For me it was a good thing, I liked to fill the gaps, imagine and see if I was right or wrong.
The worlds are incredible, and so are the characters. I'd recommend if you're not easily "scared" about books that take time.
Also, I've read here that a lot of people complain about not having the whole story... For me it was a good thing, I liked to fill the gaps, imagine and see if I was right or wrong.
The worlds are incredible, and so are the characters. I'd recommend if you're not easily "scared" about books that take time.
cjmichel's review against another edition
2.0
This novel felt like just too much work to read when I was looking for a relaxing read. There are so many terms to learn, it was like studying for school. I expected this somewhat because the author has created a new world, but wading through this novel's multitudinous volume was just too extreme for me.
mystic5523's review against another edition
3.0
Not quite what I was expecting from the blurb I saw describing it and I don't like the near complete lack of explanation of where and how and why the "park" does what it does.
courtneybates's review against another edition
5.0
If you like Game of Thrones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, or D&D, you will love this book. If you're a grad student, or have ever been a grad student, you will love this book. If you've ever secretly wished that you could cross into a magical world, you will love this book.
It took me about two chapters to figure out/remember the Latin that's used to flesh out the world of Anfractus but it's used in such a way that it soon becomes clear what the words are referring to.
The characters are clever and funny, and it surprised me in the end when I realized how attached to them I had become. I can't wait for the next book in the series!
It took me about two chapters to figure out/remember the Latin that's used to flesh out the world of Anfractus but it's used in such a way that it soon becomes clear what the words are referring to.
The characters are clever and funny, and it surprised me in the end when I realized how attached to them I had become. I can't wait for the next book in the series!
julesgou's review against another edition
2.0
I was lucky enough to win a copy of this book off First Reads. However, it just wasn’t my cup of tea.
Don’t get me wrong, the idea was really awesome. Grad-student that live other lives at night in an alternate universe? I mean, everyone as some point has pretender to be their favourite superhero and I found that the characters were connected to their alternate selves. I really liked the idea and it seemed very original.
I do like how the story was written so that we get to see some part of the story in their perspective. It was cool to see the different problems that each character really struggled with. They were different so we got a little bit of variety and it also added a sense of reality to these characters.
However, I didn’t like how the story came together. It felt really slow and at times I found myself
confused and had to reread a couple of lines.
Overall, I liked the idea and thought that some parts of the book weren’t bad. But, this story just wasn’t my cup of tea.
Don’t get me wrong, the idea was really awesome. Grad-student that live other lives at night in an alternate universe? I mean, everyone as some point has pretender to be their favourite superhero and I found that the characters were connected to their alternate selves. I really liked the idea and it seemed very original.
I do like how the story was written so that we get to see some part of the story in their perspective. It was cool to see the different problems that each character really struggled with. They were different so we got a little bit of variety and it also added a sense of reality to these characters.
However, I didn’t like how the story came together. It felt really slow and at times I found myself
confused and had to reread a couple of lines.
Overall, I liked the idea and thought that some parts of the book weren’t bad. But, this story just wasn’t my cup of tea.
sparky_young_upstart's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
A character loses their memory partway through the book. Another has their Achilles tendon damaged. Several characters are set on fire.
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