Reviews

Lock In by John Scalzi

kalkn's review against another edition

4.0

Second book I've read by Scalzi, and I have to say I'll keep reading them. Book was a good book to read in an afternoon, sitting by the window and watching the snow. After reading it, made me appreciate being able to rock my own chair, interact with the kids, enjoy my soda, all without a threep. Definitely enjoyed the book and would suggest it to anyone that loves a good mystery, action or thriller.

llamalluv's review against another edition

4.0

This was a little bit difficult to follow for the first chapter or two. I read the prequel novella and that cleared up a lot of confusion about the plague and the aftermath.

eskupslp's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

noirverse's review against another edition

2.0

Rating this 2.5, rounded down. The worldbuilding was good, but I didn't really get into the mystery.

reforming_dragon's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

4.5

cutenanya's review against another edition

5.0

I really love this book, it's got a decent plot, likable and believable leads and great world building. The audible book comes with the bonus (Unlocked) so I'm able to even better understand the Hayen syndrome. I'm skeptical at the speed at which the researchers manage to

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develop neural networks and mechanical threeps

, it usually takes about that time to just apply for funding so it must be a very, very efficient and no nonsense world, one that is utterly different from ours (for certain). Anyway, the murder mystery is good because the idea behind is brilliant and I totally think it will be the perfect solution for the elderly and people with disabilities or paralysis.

I have already started the next book, which has a Haden version of gladiator!

stepriot's review against another edition

2.0

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eb2114's review against another edition

adventurous reflective fast-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? No

4.25

teapottempest's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

kminor86's review against another edition

challenging informative mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5