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3.45 AVERAGE
3.45 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I just finished this book and wow, honestly just wow, the beginning was a little slow but as soon as the weekend started I was just so hooked I couldn't put it down until I discovered what happened, I was so involved with the story and so connected with the characters. I liked the writing, the book was pretty fast paced and I really liked that, the fact that in the end the plot twists were just coming and slapping me in the face every damm time, just when I thought I was finished than BAMM! another plot twist that just kept me at the edge of my seat throughout the whole time, and by the way I when I first bought this book I thought it was a standalone thriller but I found out there was a sequel and honestly I can't wait to read the next books, mostly because there's a 4 book coming out this year and I'm so exited, but overall, loved it can't complain and can't wait for the new book to come out!
Lamentablemente este libro no me gustó nada😒 S.T.A.G.S es un colegio de élite de Inglaterra qué esta liderado por los Medievales, un grupo de 5 jóvenes populares y aristócratas, de los que todos quieren ser amigos. Un día Greer, la chica nueva del instituto, recibe La Invitación, una propuesta de parte de los Medievales para pasar un fin de semana de caza, tiro y pesca en la ostentosa casa del líder del grupo. La fama de estos jóvenes, y sus ganas de pertenecer y hacer amigos, la llevan a aceptar sin dudarlo, lo que podría convertirse rápidamente en un gran error...
Fue una lectura incómoda para mi porque toca un tema que me sensibiliza, como ser la caza de animales, de la qué no me gusta leer en lo absoluto. Pensé que iba a ser una parte pequeña de la novela pero reiteradamente se volvía sobre el tema, de una forma que no me gustaba, lo que me generaba ganas de dejar esta lectura. Asimismo, por momentos la autora describía situaciones y enseguida volvía sobre sus pasos diciendo que "como buena feminista" no debería pensar de esa forma y me pareció muy desacertado no sólo el concepto de "buena feminista" sino las críticas que hace, yéndose a un extremo tal de casi no poder sentir atracción por el género masculino.
El libro está narrado en primera persona, esto lo vuelve super ágil y rápido de leer pero la escritura no me terminó de convencer del todo, y las referencias a películas que, al principio eran interesantes hacia el final se vuelven algo densas de tan reiteradas. Una gran contra qué encontré fueron los personajes, los Medievales son odiosos no sólo por su prepotencia sino por sus acciones desde la primera y hasta la última página. Sin embargo, Greer, la protagonista, tampoco me gustó, tomaba decisiones absurdas y se desdecia constantemente, resultando muy contradictoria.
El final, termina explicando y justificando ciertas cosas que no me gustaron de este libro, pero en si, la trama nunca logró conquistarme o generarme misterio. No es un libro que recomendaría personalmente porque no pude disfrutarlo en ningún momento😒
Fue una lectura incómoda para mi porque toca un tema que me sensibiliza, como ser la caza de animales, de la qué no me gusta leer en lo absoluto. Pensé que iba a ser una parte pequeña de la novela pero reiteradamente se volvía sobre el tema, de una forma que no me gustaba, lo que me generaba ganas de dejar esta lectura. Asimismo, por momentos la autora describía situaciones y enseguida volvía sobre sus pasos diciendo que "como buena feminista" no debería pensar de esa forma y me pareció muy desacertado no sólo el concepto de "buena feminista" sino las críticas que hace, yéndose a un extremo tal de casi no poder sentir atracción por el género masculino.
El libro está narrado en primera persona, esto lo vuelve super ágil y rápido de leer pero la escritura no me terminó de convencer del todo, y las referencias a películas que, al principio eran interesantes hacia el final se vuelven algo densas de tan reiteradas. Una gran contra qué encontré fueron los personajes, los Medievales son odiosos no sólo por su prepotencia sino por sus acciones desde la primera y hasta la última página. Sin embargo, Greer, la protagonista, tampoco me gustó, tomaba decisiones absurdas y se desdecia constantemente, resultando muy contradictoria.
El final, termina explicando y justificando ciertas cosas que no me gustaron de este libro, pero en si, la trama nunca logró conquistarme o generarme misterio. No es un libro que recomendaría personalmente porque no pude disfrutarlo en ningún momento😒
Sarcastic and youthful narrative leaves me actually liking a 16 year old character for a change.
Bennett does a really great job of creating a cliquey atmosphere and segregation of the newbies from the populars. Yano…the usual high school rivalry. This time there is murder, attempted murder, betrayal and lots of posh people saying “yaah” (or at least they do in my head)
My main gripes are minor because this is just a fun easy read for me. The main one is calling Greer a feminist and then having her say all sorts of things against females etc. Just no! Secondly, might just be me but it wasn’t thriller enough - needed more twisty turns etc
Bennett does a really great job of creating a cliquey atmosphere and segregation of the newbies from the populars. Yano…the usual high school rivalry. This time there is murder, attempted murder, betrayal and lots of posh people saying “yaah” (or at least they do in my head)
My main gripes are minor because this is just a fun easy read for me. The main one is calling Greer a feminist and then having her say all sorts of things against females etc. Just no! Secondly, might just be me but it wasn’t thriller enough - needed more twisty turns etc
Personally, I really enjoyed all of the plot twists. Especially near the end. Although, the relationship between Greer and Shafeen seemed kind of forced for me, don't get me wrong, both of them are good characters, but it didn't seem like Shafeen was interested in Greer in the beginning.
Although I still enjoyed the book and can't wait to read the second book.
Although I still enjoyed the book and can't wait to read the second book.
It’s 3 stars due to main character being annoying and plot being really slow on the beginning. I expected more but it was still pretty ok. The thing I enjoyed the most was how cozy and yet dark the aesthetics were.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
I read it in one day, so it was definitely a page-turner for me. Although the ending kind of fell through for me, the rest of the book was thrilling and engaging.
It was a great book to read to keep me on the edge and want to read more, but honestly I will probably never read this book again. In retrospect, I was expecting this to be kind of a like a Battle Royale book, where she had to fight her way out of the estate. I guess I kind of wanted more bloodshed and have the ending be more triumphant and action-y. I didn't really like the whole ***spoiler**** cult aspect, just not my cup of tea.
And if you are gonna add romance into this, honestly I wish there was just more of it or none at all. Or maybe this one in particular was just no believable, because there was so little build-up.
Still I hear there is a movie coming out for his book, and I think this book has great potential for a movie. I am actually very excited to see this made into a movie, should be a good watch.
It was a great book to read to keep me on the edge and want to read more, but honestly I will probably never read this book again. In retrospect, I was expecting this to be kind of a like a Battle Royale book, where she had to fight her way out of the estate. I guess I kind of wanted more bloodshed and have the ending be more triumphant and action-y. I didn't really like the whole ***spoiler**** cult aspect, just not my cup of tea.
And if you are gonna add romance into this, honestly I wish there was just more of it or none at all. Or maybe this one in particular was just no believable, because there was so little build-up.
Still I hear there is a movie coming out for his book, and I think this book has great potential for a movie. I am actually very excited to see this made into a movie, should be a good watch.