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ash_allen's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
wyrmbergmalcolm's review
4.0
The Brink sees an <i>Alien</i> to <i>Aliens</i> style genre change from a horror thriller to more of a thriller. No longer are the heroes trapped in a dark and claustrophobic subway, but the threat now covers a much larger area. In this, I felt the story lost something of the tension from the first one. That being said, this was a perfectly serviceable thriller that didn't outstay its welcome and was a lot of fun. The whole <i>James Bond</i> villain angle irritated me, and their motivations make no sense at all.
stierbri's review
4.0
Wow! Fighting for the future of humanity!
I didn’t think I’d love this book, or the one before it, Awakened, but I’d do! The monsters are scary, and very well could be real! The team Tom puts together is good. I truly like these books and can’t wait for the next installment.
I didn’t think I’d love this book, or the one before it, Awakened, but I’d do! The monsters are scary, and very well could be real! The team Tom puts together is good. I truly like these books and can’t wait for the next installment.
evanbondauthor's review against another edition
2.0
I enjoyed the first book but this one really didn't catch my interest at all. I was lucky to listen to the book via Audible which allowed me to finish the book while I did other things. Otherwise, I may have never finished. The story hardly focused on the monsters at all and became cliche and silly. It feels more like an old, silly spy movie plot than dark, sci-fi horror book. I was hoping for a lot more with the sequel to Awakened.
hayjessa7's review against another edition
3.0
Similar to the first one, I was kind of bored in the beginning but then I couldn't put it down after I got a little more than halfway through. Some of the plot points seemed rushed through because at some points I was confused on how they got from one plan to another. I enjoyed the story and am looking forward for the final book in the trilogy coming out next year.
monakabbani's review
3.0
“New York sends its regards.”
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When Albert Van Ness has a plan to destroy the creatures who live beneath the world while destroying the cities above them as well, Tom Cafferty, the mayor of New York City, is the only man who can stop him.
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Let me start by saying I believe this book would be a great movie. The structure of
the book and how fast paced it is and the characters being so... *ahem* corny, is a great template for a box office movie. Reading it however was strange. Reading it ALOUD was even more strange.
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This was the book we read in MiH live with @shotsbydre_ and I specifically gave this book one star more than I would give it if I were reading it by myself because there was something so bizarrely fun about sharing it vocally with the audience. We definitely all had a crack at the dramatically gory scenes and highly predictable situations that I think would have affected me different if I read this by myself. That being said, I suggest buddy reading this book if you chose to pick it up.
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Oh! ALSO - this is the second book in a series. I foolishly dived into this one without realizing there was a first which didn’t confuse me too much but it definitely explained some information that popped out of nowhere but was actually gathered from the first book. The reason I had this confusion is because I actually saw James Murray speak at Bookcon on this book and during the interview he never mentioned it was a second in the series. Nor does it say on the book itself anywhere that it is a sequel. So, here’s me telling you as fair warning.
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Overall, corny, fun, fast paced, just wild. Reminds me of Alien mixed with any ridiculous action movie.
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When Albert Van Ness has a plan to destroy the creatures who live beneath the world while destroying the cities above them as well, Tom Cafferty, the mayor of New York City, is the only man who can stop him.
.
Let me start by saying I believe this book would be a great movie. The structure of
the book and how fast paced it is and the characters being so... *ahem* corny, is a great template for a box office movie. Reading it however was strange. Reading it ALOUD was even more strange.
.
This was the book we read in MiH live with @shotsbydre_ and I specifically gave this book one star more than I would give it if I were reading it by myself because there was something so bizarrely fun about sharing it vocally with the audience. We definitely all had a crack at the dramatically gory scenes and highly predictable situations that I think would have affected me different if I read this by myself. That being said, I suggest buddy reading this book if you chose to pick it up.
.
Oh! ALSO - this is the second book in a series. I foolishly dived into this one without realizing there was a first which didn’t confuse me too much but it definitely explained some information that popped out of nowhere but was actually gathered from the first book. The reason I had this confusion is because I actually saw James Murray speak at Bookcon on this book and during the interview he never mentioned it was a second in the series. Nor does it say on the book itself anywhere that it is a sequel. So, here’s me telling you as fair warning.
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Overall, corny, fun, fast paced, just wild. Reminds me of Alien mixed with any ridiculous action movie.
kmk182's review against another edition
2.0
Awakened surprised me. It was dark and full of tension. If Awakened was Alien, The Brink is Alien vs Predator. The Brink focuses more on the humans trying to exploit the creatures and instead of a terror filled trip underground we end up with a world traveling adventure to stop a Bond-type villain. This book is short and reads like it was rushed together just so it could expand into a series. It's full of cliches, including an opening chapter that serves no purpose other than to start with a bang (and repeat a joke about Murray's TV show over and over). The dialogue and descriptions are amateur at times. A big disappointment.
barbi312's review
4.0
Finally! A book that kept my attention and gave me the thrill ride I was seeking!!
ripxw's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Torture, and Violence
bibliophile109's review
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75