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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Listened to this one on audio because I realized I still have four credits left on Audible. And I barely listen to audiobooks anymore because I always get distracted. But listen to German audiobooks is easier because I don't have to pay as much attention. And I already read this book when I was like 11, so I knew the basic plot points. It still was so good though! I was so intrigued, I blanked out and forgot to step into my train. A+ concept, honestly. Just wish Nick wouldn't be such a self-righteous asshole. There is literally no reason for Emily to like him, none.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Very fast paced, finished within a day listening to the audiobook
Die Story insgesammt gefällt mir recht gut, aber Nick als Character ist schon fast unausstehlich, weshalb das lesen teilweise etwas anstrengend wird.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
wow.
sehr verdiente fünf sterne, das habe ich aber schon bei der hälfte des buches vermutet :)
es ist so clever und meta, dass die idee hinter dem gleichnamigen spiel um das es in erebos geht ist, dass dieses so fesselnd ist, dass spieler darin versinken und sich nicht losreißen können, denn genau so hat sich auch das buch angefühlt. einfach von vorne bis hinten eine gelungene geschichte.
alle elemente haben sich stimmig angefühlt, die side plots (die beziehungen zwischen den charakteren) wirkten nicht gezwungen. und auch wenn manche teile der geschichte vorhersehbar waren (was für mich immer nur bedeutet, dass der autor genug grundsteine gelegt hat - positiv also) war das ende für mich genau so ein „aha“-moment, wie für die charaktere selbst.
thriller sind sonst nicht so mein genre, aber dafür dass das buch in diese kategorie fällt, habe ich mich nicht wirklich gegruselt (ebenfalls positiv), stattdessen habe ich überraschenderweise am ende fast ein tränchen für den kleinen adrian verdrückt.
alles in allem ein sehr gelungener, interessanter blickwinkel auf künstliche intelligenz und die natur des menschen (ja, ich finde die verzweifelte suche nach einer „bestimmung“ und die anfälligkeit für blinden gehorsam ist eine interessante anthropologische perspektive, mir egal wenn ich überinterpretiere, fight me). ich bin mir sicher, dass ich noch lange über dieses buch nachdenken werde.
sehr verdiente fünf sterne, das habe ich aber schon bei der hälfte des buches vermutet :)
es ist so clever und meta, dass die idee hinter dem gleichnamigen spiel um das es in erebos geht ist, dass dieses so fesselnd ist, dass spieler darin versinken und sich nicht losreißen können, denn genau so hat sich auch das buch angefühlt. einfach von vorne bis hinten eine gelungene geschichte.
alle elemente haben sich stimmig angefühlt, die side plots (die beziehungen zwischen den charakteren) wirkten nicht gezwungen. und auch wenn manche teile der geschichte vorhersehbar waren (was für mich immer nur bedeutet, dass der autor genug grundsteine gelegt hat - positiv also) war das ende für mich genau so ein „aha“-moment, wie für die charaktere selbst.
thriller sind sonst nicht so mein genre, aber dafür dass das buch in diese kategorie fällt, habe ich mich nicht wirklich gegruselt (ebenfalls positiv), stattdessen habe ich überraschenderweise am ende fast ein tränchen für den kleinen adrian verdrückt.
alles in allem ein sehr gelungener, interessanter blickwinkel auf künstliche intelligenz und die natur des menschen (ja, ich finde die verzweifelte suche nach einer „bestimmung“ und die anfälligkeit für blinden gehorsam ist eine interessante anthropologische perspektive, mir egal wenn ich überinterpretiere, fight me). ich bin mir sicher, dass ich noch lange über dieses buch nachdenken werde.
Esa conversación final me rompió el corazón :( El libro da un giro totalmente inesperado y acaba de una manera practicamente perfecta.
When Nick's friend Colin seems to suddenly disappear without notice, Nick becomes very interested once he learns that he's been skipping school to play a game called Erebos. Determined, Nick gets his hands on a copy and doesn't waste his time on popping it into his computer and becomes addicted. After that, the story truly comes alive as we watch Nick level up his character by questionable means and discover that this is more than just a way to pass the time.
The story of Erebos is so incredibly creepy and yet so intensely captivating at the same time. I really, really, really loved this book. After having read a bit of the book before bed, I couldn't help but close it and marvel at the cover for a bit... but not too long, the eye would always creep me out.
As Nick ran around in Erebos as Sarius, I felt as if I was the one playing, not Nick. And it was marvelous. The game had a mind of its own, giving logical answers to any question that was asked of it.
Nick really jumps off of the page for me. He's a great character to experience the story of Erebos with. Half the time I felt like I was Nick. I would feel his anger when his parents interrupted him. His indecision when the messenger gave him his new orders. His disappointment when he didn't do as well as he had hoped. By the end of the book, I felt like I had been friends with Nick for a long time.
Plus, this book is so unique. I've never read anything like this before, and considering how many books I've read in my lifetime that's saying something. The only issue I really had with this book was the randomness of the ending. The identity of one of the players completely threw me off. I also thought it was kind of odd how Erebos was mapped out in terms of the real world. But overall the good in this book over-shadowed the small details. I was still greatly satisfied with the ending of this book and I would easily recommend it to anyone! Erebos is a truly unique & captivating story that just hooks you in right from the beginning.
The story of Erebos is so incredibly creepy and yet so intensely captivating at the same time. I really, really, really loved this book. After having read a bit of the book before bed, I couldn't help but close it and marvel at the cover for a bit... but not too long, the eye would always creep me out.
As Nick ran around in Erebos as Sarius, I felt as if I was the one playing, not Nick. And it was marvelous. The game had a mind of its own, giving logical answers to any question that was asked of it.
Nick really jumps off of the page for me. He's a great character to experience the story of Erebos with. Half the time I felt like I was Nick. I would feel his anger when his parents interrupted him. His indecision when the messenger gave him his new orders. His disappointment when he didn't do as well as he had hoped. By the end of the book, I felt like I had been friends with Nick for a long time.
Plus, this book is so unique. I've never read anything like this before, and considering how many books I've read in my lifetime that's saying something. The only issue I really had with this book was the randomness of the ending. The identity of one of the players completely threw me off. I also thought it was kind of odd how Erebos was mapped out in terms of the real world. But overall the good in this book over-shadowed the small details. I was still greatly satisfied with the ending of this book and I would easily recommend it to anyone! Erebos is a truly unique & captivating story that just hooks you in right from the beginning.
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
way better than expected
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Suicide
Moderate: Fatphobia, Violence
Minor: Racial slurs, Rape
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No