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Distopia by Robert Kroese

pekoegal's review

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3.0

This book had some good funny moments, but it was weighed down too heavily by its attempts to be a very thinly veiled jab at current events. It was sometimes a bit preachy, too.

zivan's review against another edition

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

2.0

All the elements are there, and I do like humor, but Kroese's humor lacks any subtilty.

verkisto's review against another edition

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3.0

Do you like philosophy? Specifically, do you like philosophy as related to government and rule? If so, Distopia is the book for you. If not, or if you're looking for a story similar to Disenchanted, well, you might be left wanting.

Don't get me wrong: When Kroese steps away from the philosophy and focuses on the story, he brings us back to the humorous storytelling found in Disenchanted. The philosophical bits, though, take up huge chunks of the story. It's readable and enjoyable, but when I would put the book down, I would have to make myself come back to it to read the next few chapters.

bigleoenergy's review against another edition

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4.0

A second entertaining installment in the Land of Dis series. Distopia didn't quite match up to its predecessor for me, but it kept me engaged for the majority of it. Phil Gigante narrates the audio version, and he is phenomenal! He truly brought the characters to life and made them memorable. The ending is a bit predictable - probably the weakest part of the book. Kroese spends a lot of time building tension only to let it ultimately fizzle out into a drab happily ever after. A stale note in an otherwise fresh adventure.
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