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magfiquista13's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
parmpotato's review against another edition
Wasn’t my cup of tea.
Thought the marathon would have been longer.it wa about 10 pages.and her trying to prove her fathers innocence isn’t what I’d prefer to read.
Thought the marathon would have been longer.it wa about 10 pages.and her trying to prove her fathers innocence isn’t what I’d prefer to read.
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
2.0
2.5/5
I was excited going into this book because of the dystopian aspect. I wish there was more in the first book on the government and more worldbuilding, but I hope there is more in the second book. I loved the characters. I found them all unique and all motivated by different things.
I was excited going into this book because of the dystopian aspect. I wish there was more in the first book on the government and more worldbuilding, but I hope there is more in the second book. I loved the characters. I found them all unique and all motivated by different things.
lauraboles9's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
gabalodon's review against another edition
2.0
I was very underwhelmed by this one. The worldbuilding set-up is incredible and I think the plot beats were done well at a macro level. I'm all on board for a bottom-of-the-ocean post-apocalypic society with layers of government conspiracy to unearth and some genetically altered marine monsters. The big plot twist/reveal in the middle was fun and unanticipated and added an interesting dynamic. Unfortunately, I didn't think the writing was great, the characters had the personality of rocks, and some of the plot leaps (especially at the end) on a micro level were not very believable. A lot of the political and moral commentary was very heavy-handed. Most distracting and annoying were the descriptions whenever Ari came on page. If I never hear about fiery, amber, honey, coppery eyes or skin again, it will be too soon.
rynflynn12's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
z_bookfluencer's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
3.0
The Light at the Bottom of the World was an interesting read, containing incredibly intriguing world building, picturesque settings, and mysterious subplot, wrapped up in a lovely cover. I didn't feel particularly one way or the other about this novel and my reading experience. I feel like I can't go into the aspects that did and didn't work for me without revealing spoilers. The main aspect that I enjoyed the most was the world building and settings. The Light at the Bottom of the World gave me both steampunk and science fiction vibes. There were references to other literary works. I'm satisfied with the time I afforded in reading The Light at the Bottom of the World.
julzcash's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
deemazztan's review against another edition
4.0
Really a solid 3 1/2 stars. Looking forward to the next installment.
isi__1's review against another edition
4.5
4.5*
This book is a bit of a conundrum to me. I'm giving it such a high rating because of the pure enjoyment factor. I flew through this book in a single sitting which I usually never do.
I was simply having such a fun time. It felt like a movie that, objectively, you know isn't very good but you simply cannot help but watch it every now and then.
The plot was extremely predictable from the start. People should really not expect any grand plot-twists going into this book .
Furthermore, there's insta-love. DUN.DUN.DUUUN!!! I might be a little bit dramatic but i usually hate insta-love. For some reason, though, it didn't bother me very much in this book. Probably, because - like I already mentioned - I read this book as a turn-off-your-brain-get-some-popcorn-and-just-enjoy-the-show kind of book.
The underwater-setting was actually very interesting to read about & not something I've seen done often before. So, points for unique setting.
The ending was quite exciting and fast-paced!
This book is a bit of a conundrum to me. I'm giving it such a high rating because of the pure enjoyment factor. I flew through this book in a single sitting which I usually never do.
I was simply having such a fun time. It felt like a movie that, objectively, you know isn't very good but you simply cannot help but watch it every now and then.
The plot was extremely predictable from the start. People should really not expect any grand plot-twists going into this book .
Furthermore, there's insta-love. DUN.DUN.DUUUN!!! I might be a little bit dramatic but i usually hate insta-love. For some reason, though, it didn't bother me very much in this book. Probably, because - like I already mentioned - I read this book as a turn-off-your-brain-get-some-popcorn-and-just-enjoy-the-show kind of book.
The underwater-setting was actually very interesting to read about & not something I've seen done often before. So, points for unique setting.
The ending was quite exciting and fast-paced!