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srhhelm's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
birdloveranne's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic.... for a MIDDLE book. Darn it! How long must I wait for the conclusion?
mischievous_monkey's review
4.0
You know when your just trying to live your best life and so you get a tapeworm introduced into your bowels to synthesize some things you need or want and then it migrates to your brain and takes you over in mind and body? No? Me neither. And thank goodness for that! In this series of books most people do and let me just say it does not end well for them.
The shit continues to hit the fan in volume two of this trilogy. And guess what? I am here for it. I was riveted for the whole 16 hr. 47 min. of this audiobook and am looking forward to listening to volume three in the near future.
The shit continues to hit the fan in volume two of this trilogy. And guess what? I am here for it. I was riveted for the whole 16 hr. 47 min. of this audiobook and am looking forward to listening to volume three in the near future.
alyshadeshae's review against another edition
5.0
I'm so in love with this series! Everything that could be right, is right. Except the cliffhanger... but that's why I'm starting the third book now!
jesslynh's review against another edition
4.0
I certainly enjoyed it, but was a bit disappointed in the cliffhanger. I'm also hoping that Sal grows a bit more of a backbone. Maybe it's cultural differences, or maybe its the tapeworm, but I would have punched waaay more folks.
jenncasso's review against another edition
Like the plot, the concept, but it is way too slow for me. Not holding my attention.
thepamz's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, esto fue de leve pánico a apocalipsis zombie en dos patadas. La historia aqui ya me tiene picada aunque sigue estando muy jalada de los pelos jajaja pero loa personajes son interesantes. Y tiene mucha tensión por eso de que Sally se la pasa capturada o escapando. Pronto leeré el ultimo libro ya para completar la trilogía, porque aparte este acabó en cliffhanger.
patchworkbunny's review against another edition
4.0
Tansy’s story is shocking and heart-breaking. Her viewpoints are probably the most powerful parts of this story, even if they are limited. The world Sal now lives in is starting to become very cruel indeed and there’s some hard to swallow scenes. Fishy, new to the scene, is delusional, refusing to accept the apocalypse is really happening and he thinks he’s just inside a video game. In some of the final chapters, this becomes endearing and also made me chuckle in the face of imminent doom.
Without giving too much away, I loved the parts that were set in an abandoned chocolate factory that was kitted out to resemble Wonka’s. Apocalyptic tales are usually full of derelict buildings and a limited colour palette. It’s such fun to put in such a contrasting location. There were others living in a mall that gave a nod to Dawn of the Dead.
The sleepwalkers may not technically be zombies, but Symbiont feels much more like a zombie story than Parasite did. The tapeworms are driven by hunger, and they might nosh down on the healthy, but they are killable and they will starve. There’s a point where, through Sal’s eyes, you start to feel pity towards them. They’re not evil monsters intent on destroying humanity, unlike some people she knows. They are simply confused and starving.
My main gripe about Symbiont that meant it didn’t quite live up to Parasite, was what felt like a lack of editing. There’s a lot of repetition in Sal’s thoughts, going over and over how she has her phobia of cars and it was all SymboGen’s fault. She also keeps telling us how she came to be. If you’re halfway through the second book and haven’t grasped that yet, you’re really not paying attention. I think it would have been a lot stronger book if it were 100 pages shorter.
I’m starting to tire a little of Sal but I love the world and many of the supporting characters. The idea of tapeworms being gender neutral gives Mira Grant a chance to incorporate a trans character. Someone who is trapped inside a female body feeling that they are male. I also loved the dogs continued presence by Sal’s side. Just because it’s the end of the world, doesn’t mean there’s not time for doggy affection.
Without giving too much away, I loved the parts that were set in an abandoned chocolate factory that was kitted out to resemble Wonka’s. Apocalyptic tales are usually full of derelict buildings and a limited colour palette. It’s such fun to put in such a contrasting location. There were others living in a mall that gave a nod to Dawn of the Dead.
The sleepwalkers may not technically be zombies, but Symbiont feels much more like a zombie story than Parasite did. The tapeworms are driven by hunger, and they might nosh down on the healthy, but they are killable and they will starve. There’s a point where, through Sal’s eyes, you start to feel pity towards them. They’re not evil monsters intent on destroying humanity, unlike some people she knows. They are simply confused and starving.
My main gripe about Symbiont that meant it didn’t quite live up to Parasite, was what felt like a lack of editing. There’s a lot of repetition in Sal’s thoughts, going over and over how she has her phobia of cars and it was all SymboGen’s fault. She also keeps telling us how she came to be. If you’re halfway through the second book and haven’t grasped that yet, you’re really not paying attention. I think it would have been a lot stronger book if it were 100 pages shorter.
I’m starting to tire a little of Sal but I love the world and many of the supporting characters. The idea of tapeworms being gender neutral gives Mira Grant a chance to incorporate a trans character. Someone who is trapped inside a female body feeling that they are male. I also loved the dogs continued presence by Sal’s side. Just because it’s the end of the world, doesn’t mean there’s not time for doggy affection.
lenny69's review against another edition
Love triangle. And Sherman would not die so. I hate the fucker.
the_wanlorn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-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? Yes
4.0
But why is the next one not out yet?