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chelseas_reads's review against another edition
4.0
in all honesty, generation one wasn't nearly as good as i'd hoped. the i am number four series was so much better - the characters were more interesting and relatable. as for generation one, this book was extremely rushed.
i found it difficult to connect to the main characters, or to even like them, as every time i nearly did there was a chapter change. it really doesn't help that there's so many of them. (pretty much the same issue i had with i am number four). one thing that i loved about having so many characters is the use of so many different cultures. i like that not everything is about america (not everything, but still mostly).
the general concept of generation one was really interesting. it flows really well going from united as one to this book - the continuation is instant. 'normal' people getting loric powers?! count me in! aside from that, i do wish it were a little more original and not as similar to the other series. and the government is still mostly shit (i see a trend coming on here, lore).
i wish it had less to do with the original i am number four characters. as much as i love these characters, it made it a lot harder to connect with the new ones as i just wanted to read about my old favs. another issue i had was that it felt like they were thrown in for guest appearances in order to keep the readers happy and interested.
i found it difficult to connect to the main characters, or to even like them, as every time i nearly did there was a chapter change. it really doesn't help that there's so many of them. (pretty much the same issue i had with i am number four). one thing that i loved about having so many characters is the use of so many different cultures. i like that not everything is about america (not everything, but still mostly).
the general concept of generation one was really interesting. it flows really well going from united as one to this book - the continuation is instant. 'normal' people getting loric powers?! count me in! aside from that, i do wish it were a little more original and not as similar to the other series. and the government is still mostly shit (i see a trend coming on here, lore).
i wish it had less to do with the original i am number four characters. as much as i love these characters, it made it a lot harder to connect with the new ones as i just wanted to read about my old favs. another issue i had was that it felt like they were thrown in for guest appearances in order to keep the readers happy and interested.
yilianimorfe's review against another edition
3.0
Really liked it. It was a good start of the series (or trilogy I am not quite sure) I wouldn’t jump to recommend this one but let’s see the other books.
rachelditty's review
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This absolutely fucked. What a great start to the sequel series.
I loved seeing Nine and Malcom at the university and training the younger generation, and I was super surprised to see John so early in the book. I wonder if we'll see anyone else.
Every character we followed was so great. Isabella, Kopano, Nigel, Ran, Taylor, and Caleb were such great characters and I care about each and every one of them. And I love how much of their friendships we get to see develop.
And yeah, yes, okay, I DO want Nigel and Caleb to kiss. Yeah, I do. I think Nigel being Caleb's first friend and Caleb making a sound proof room for Nigel to practice music in were both so incredibly sweet, and I want them to kiss.
I love Nigel and Ran's friendship. I love Ran, Taylor, and Isabella's friendship. I love Kopano and Caleb and Nigel's friendship. They're all great.
Some quotes I liked:
"'I packed your bag for you, Kopano... I did not leave room for your father's wisdom.'" (2:21:52)
"'I think you should practice being the loudest voice in the room. Or at least, being the loudest voice in your own head.'" (7:54:01)
"'Point is, we don't have to fight ugly with ugly. We can be the change we want to see in the world.
Getting the next book from the library right fucking now.
I loved seeing Nine and Malcom at the university and training the younger generation, and I was super surprised to see John so early in the book. I wonder if we'll see anyone else.
Every character we followed was so great. Isabella, Kopano, Nigel, Ran, Taylor, and Caleb were such great characters and I care about each and every one of them. And I love how much of their friendships we get to see develop.
And yeah, yes, okay, I DO want Nigel and Caleb to kiss. Yeah, I do. I think Nigel being Caleb's first friend and Caleb making a sound proof room for Nigel to practice music in were both so incredibly sweet, and I want them to kiss.
I love Nigel and Ran's friendship. I love Ran, Taylor, and Isabella's friendship. I love Kopano and Caleb and Nigel's friendship. They're all great.
Some quotes I liked:
"'I packed your bag for you, Kopano... I did not leave room for your father's wisdom.'" (2:21:52)
"'I think you should practice being the loudest voice in the room. Or at least, being the loudest voice in your own head.'" (7:54:01)
"'Point is, we don't have to fight ugly with ugly. We can be the change we want to see in the world.
Getting the next book from the library right fucking now.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Hate crime, Kidnapping, Murder, Torture, Violence, Confinement, Homophobia, Blood, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
preciousnoodle's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
marineb09's review against another edition
4.0
I love the I am number four series ! I devoured each book (except the first yes I Know ... why ? Because I watched the movie first and LOVED it so ... never got the book haha) But the rest of the series ... mind-blowing ! Even the Novellas !
So imagine my surprise when I stumble onto this book one day at the bookstore ! I just snatched it smiled !!!
I was afraid of reading it since the first books were just perfect, and after a little getting used to the new characters and the new plot, I fell right into it.
Love Taylor and Izzy ! some firing duo haha. Can't wait for a second book ... Especially w/ that end !
no spoiler don't worry <3
So imagine my surprise when I stumble onto this book one day at the bookstore ! I just snatched it smiled !!!
I was afraid of reading it since the first books were just perfect, and after a little getting used to the new characters and the new plot, I fell right into it.
Love Taylor and Izzy ! some firing duo haha. Can't wait for a second book ... Especially w/ that end !
no spoiler don't worry <3
amandinegrt's review against another edition
3.0
Bien mais sans plus. C’est intéressant d’en savoir plus sur « L’après » mais j’ai l’impression que l’auteur cherche trop loin.
Malgré un ensemble de personnages plutôt intéressants, je trouve globalement que ma lecture est fastidieuse. J’ai l’impression que le style de l’auteur est différent dans cette série : ces chapitres sont plus longs et moins accrocheurs.
Je continue sur ma lancée avec le tome 2 et on verra si ça s’améliore.
Malgré un ensemble de personnages plutôt intéressants, je trouve globalement que ma lecture est fastidieuse. J’ai l’impression que le style de l’auteur est différent dans cette série : ces chapitres sont plus longs et moins accrocheurs.
Je continue sur ma lancée avec le tome 2 et on verra si ça s’améliore.
srfrq's review against another edition
5.0
that was amazing actually! a great adventure to escape into! i neeeeed the next book right now!!
i don't know if it was just a great book or my nostalgia took over, but i just had a great time reading it and flew through it!
some memorable moments are kopano's powers!! and ran 'making breakfast' to save nigel! epic team, i'm so ready to read the next adventure!! : )
i don't know if it was just a great book or my nostalgia took over, but i just had a great time reading it and flew through it!
some memorable moments are kopano's powers!! and ran 'making breakfast' to save nigel! epic team, i'm so ready to read the next adventure!! : )
skateanddonate's review against another edition
4.0
Deceptive
Either I didn't carefully read the synopsis or it was deceptively written. As in fugitive six isn't about Six but six new characters in this reboot. Slow start but becomes a good read. Looking forward to Taylor and number 4 hooking up
Either I didn't carefully read the synopsis or it was deceptively written. As in fugitive six isn't about Six but six new characters in this reboot. Slow start but becomes a good read. Looking forward to Taylor and number 4 hooking up
nilsnoether73's review against another edition
5.0
It was a very interesting read. I expected more protagonism from the original garde but I was pleasantly surprised with the new characters and their personalities.