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alexctelander's review against another edition
4.0
Tensions in the United States are at the brink in Written in Fire, Marcus Sakey’s concluding volume to the Brilliance Trilogy. And like any addictive thriller, be it science fiction or not, it’s all essentially up to one man.
The White House is now a smoking pile of ashes due to what is called a terrorist attack, but was in fact conducted at the instigation of a brilliant whose self-created town was threatened and under attack. Madison Square Garden has become an interment camp for brilliants. The government would like them all tagged and controlled. The irony is not missed here.
Meanwhile there’s the town of Tesla, one that is separate from the United States, under the control and jurisdiction of a very rich and successful brilliant who caused the stock markets to crash. This town is about to be attacked by a self-appointed militia of thousands looking to take over a good portion of brilliants and bring these “abnorms” to their knees and take back their country. The town of Tesla has an impressive defensive structure in place: a microwave magnetic field that will slowly cook a person who strays too far. But the militia have captured all the brilliant children and are using them as human shields.
Like the other two books, Sakey has a talent for building the tension one block on top of another, keeping the reader addicted to the page. Our protagonist Nick Cooper seems to get all the ladies and find just the right way of resolving everything and coming out a little battered and bruised but still alive and well. Nevertheless, Written in Fire is the epitome of a thrilling read that still leaves the reader wondering until the very end how it will all play out.
Originally written on March 26, 2016 ©Alex C. Telander.
For more reviews, check out the BookBanter site.
The White House is now a smoking pile of ashes due to what is called a terrorist attack, but was in fact conducted at the instigation of a brilliant whose self-created town was threatened and under attack. Madison Square Garden has become an interment camp for brilliants. The government would like them all tagged and controlled. The irony is not missed here.
Meanwhile there’s the town of Tesla, one that is separate from the United States, under the control and jurisdiction of a very rich and successful brilliant who caused the stock markets to crash. This town is about to be attacked by a self-appointed militia of thousands looking to take over a good portion of brilliants and bring these “abnorms” to their knees and take back their country. The town of Tesla has an impressive defensive structure in place: a microwave magnetic field that will slowly cook a person who strays too far. But the militia have captured all the brilliant children and are using them as human shields.
Like the other two books, Sakey has a talent for building the tension one block on top of another, keeping the reader addicted to the page. Our protagonist Nick Cooper seems to get all the ladies and find just the right way of resolving everything and coming out a little battered and bruised but still alive and well. Nevertheless, Written in Fire is the epitome of a thrilling read that still leaves the reader wondering until the very end how it will all play out.
Originally written on March 26, 2016 ©Alex C. Telander.
For more reviews, check out the BookBanter site.
mind_altering_reads's review against another edition
5.0
Book Review: Written in Fire by Marcus Sakey
“Why is a little artistic enthusiasm a perilous mistake? Because artists are more dangerous than murderers. The most prolific serial killer might have dozens of victims, but poets can lay low entire generations.”
Thoughts: What an amazing ending to this trilogy! I really cannot say enough about it. As I’ve mentioned in my previous reviews, this series is action packed and really looks at the issues with American government and its citizens through a fictional, yet not so fictional, lens. It is such a fast read and in my opinion, the perfect ending. Please check this series out! It will not be the last book I ready by Sakey. The entire series is available on #kindleunlimited and also has free on #audible if you use KU.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Why is a little artistic enthusiasm a perilous mistake? Because artists are more dangerous than murderers. The most prolific serial killer might have dozens of victims, but poets can lay low entire generations.”
Thoughts: What an amazing ending to this trilogy! I really cannot say enough about it. As I’ve mentioned in my previous reviews, this series is action packed and really looks at the issues with American government and its citizens through a fictional, yet not so fictional, lens. It is such a fast read and in my opinion, the perfect ending. Please check this series out! It will not be the last book I ready by Sakey. The entire series is available on #kindleunlimited and also has free on #audible if you use KU.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
meri13's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
depressedgiraffe's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of my new favorite book series. I really enjoyed the writing style and overall story and message. That ending though, no spoilers, but absolutely wild.
longtimereader's review against another edition
2.0
The end of the series. I'm still not at all fond of Nick Cooper. He did get back with his wife, but his affair is just glossed over. That didn't add up for me. Why would you keep this guy?
War, yes... big wars. We have have use of words I don't feel added to the book at all. The "hero" is practically using mid-evil torture on people!
The whole series fizzles and disappoints. The write up when I started reading this series seemed like it would be good. This is not good like x-men, or Heros or anything similar. Over all it isn't worth the time that I spent reading it. I know that is harsh to say, but I prefer much more depth to my books and something that leaves me with a connection to the winning side. This series was unable to do that.
My copy came from Net Galley in exchange for my honest review.
War, yes... big wars. We have have use of words I don't feel added to the book at all. The "hero" is practically using mid-evil torture on people!
The whole series fizzles and disappoints. The write up when I started reading this series seemed like it would be good. This is not good like x-men, or Heros or anything similar. Over all it isn't worth the time that I spent reading it. I know that is harsh to say, but I prefer much more depth to my books and something that leaves me with a connection to the winning side. This series was unable to do that.
My copy came from Net Galley in exchange for my honest review.
cobooknerd's review against another edition
5.0
This book was the ending of the Brilliance Trilogy and it did not disappoint. It was filled with action and kept you guessing until the end. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Sci Fi or dsypotypian fiction. This series is a great read!
**SPOILER** I will say that the end was hard. It left you on a cliff hanger and you will never know what happened. I know that author has said that he does not plan to write any more books in the series and know that I will never find out how this cliff hanger is resolved is hard.
**SPOILER** I will say that the end was hard. It left you on a cliff hanger and you will never know what happened. I know that author has said that he does not plan to write any more books in the series and know that I will never find out how this cliff hanger is resolved is hard.
moodyrose79's review against another edition
5.0
Great Trilogy. At the end Sakey mentions that he chatted ideas about the book while hanging out with Blake Crouch (author of the Wayward Pines trilogy). Wow.
elephant's review against another edition
4.0
This last book in the trilogy was full of action - lots of war, killing, fighting and more fighting and stragegizing as Nick tries to stop John Smith and a war and save his ex-wife and children and the world. Although this was the last book in the trilogy, it did end with a bit of a twist that could lead to another book or series. I look forward to the author's next book.