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Verlaten by Michael Grant

cam_sr07's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark tense 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

4.25

I read this book a long time ago and, surprisingly, it has stayed in the back of my mind. I reread it recently, and I was surprised by how much I had missed the first time I had gone through it. It was a fun read and I do want to continue with the series.

moogly_googly's review against another edition

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5.0

Wow! This is a great book! I'm really glad i read it, i can't wait to read the sequel :)

pied_piper's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

desibaker83's review against another edition

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3.0

I wanted to like this. It took me at least ten times of abandoning it and trying to finish to slog through. The characters are poorly developed, the dialogue forced, and the actions and psychology of the characters frankly fairly idiotic. And not because they’re kids-pushing morals and leaving it open to sequels in a hundred ways. It was a pretty interesting premise, but I’ll definitely not finish the series.

chalks's review against another edition

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mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

delitealex's review against another edition

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5.0

I really enjoyed this book. I expected the chaos of there not being any adults but there was also so much that I didn't expect. So many characters and wondering what was going to happen next. I loved all the action. It was interesting seeing how the kids dealt with the changes in their world. I can't wait to continue with the series.

olivebusson's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

noahbudd's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

3.25

This book was fun. I didn't do it justice by reading it while very tired and without finishing the series. However, I think the fact I'm not excited to finish the series says it all. The book felt a bit childish at times (understandable) and things happened in it that I didn't think made much sense. Again, maybe these problems would go away if I finished the series.

mizzlroy's review against another edition

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4.0

3.5 Stars. Interesting premise and a little of a reimagined Lord of the Flies. I enjoyed the first one but I am unsure if it was enough to make me want to read the rest of the series.

imiinbook's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75