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ian_hasumi's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
katy_heath's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Having just dnf’d a book that was heavy on the social commentary and light on plot, I was a bit reluctant to pick this one up. I needn’t have worried though, as the story was fantastic and the messages were well embedded within the story so I stayed engrossed.
I loved the choice to use spelling errors and bad grammar in the narrative voice, due to the MC’s poor education. Usually such a choice might become jarring but it flowed really well. I am not sure yet whether I have the heart for the next one but we shall see.
minus one star for the way Manchee died. I’m never forgiving Ness
I loved the choice to use spelling errors and bad grammar in the narrative voice, due to the MC’s poor education. Usually such a choice might become jarring but it flowed really well. I am not sure yet whether I have the heart for the next one but we shall see.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Violence
Moderate: Racism and Sexism
Minor: Sexual assault
brisk28's review against another edition
1.0
TW/ animal death/abuse
One star may seem pretty harsh considering that I enjoyed the book at first, but don’t ever kill the dog. It just blows my mind that Todd literally had a moment thinking of all the ways in which his dog was loyal to him despite never having wanted him and how Manchee risked his life on numerous occasions to make sure Todd was okay, but yet Manchee lost his life because Todd was a self-centered b*tch that chose the girl over his dog…
I understand it’s a book but I absolutely hate the path this book took and will not be continuing the series.
One star may seem pretty harsh considering that I enjoyed the book at first, but don’t ever kill the dog. It just blows my mind that Todd literally had a moment thinking of all the ways in which his dog was loyal to him despite never having wanted him and how Manchee risked his life on numerous occasions to make sure Todd was okay, but yet Manchee lost his life because Todd was a self-centered b*tch that chose the girl over his dog…
I understand it’s a book but I absolutely hate the path this book took and will not be continuing the series.
zoskimoski's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
martfart's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
cozystef's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
aqua_lilium's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the book and don't get me wrong after reading my rant.
It amazes me that there will be communities that will see women as only a maid and a mother. Don't give them any voice. Just the all almighty men being the Lord of the men where women are isolated and just kept for their needs. I know it is not the main point of the book (maybe it is, honestly I would love to discuss this with someone) but I could not pass by this topic.
But in contrast there was a place where women were in charge rather than men and it seemed to function (until it didn't [yeah yeah I'll put the spoiler alert so if you read this and got spoiled it's on you])
And I was so mad at Todd at the beginning obviously then he had a character development (and thank fuck because otherwise I would have dnf the book). Don't even get me started on Manchee, he deserved better (I literally cried at one point, poor bebe).
Well anyway this would be all. Thanks for reading if you read lol. See ya later
It amazes me that there will be communities that will see women as only a maid and a mother. Don't give them any voice. Just the all almighty men being the Lord of the men where women are isolated and just kept for their needs. I know it is not the main point of the book (maybe it is, honestly I would love to discuss this with someone) but I could not pass by this topic.
But in contrast there was a place where women were in charge rather than men and it seemed to function (until it didn't [yeah yeah I'll put the spoiler alert so if you read this and got spoiled it's on you])
And I was so mad at Todd at the beginning obviously then he had a character development (and thank fuck because otherwise I would have dnf the book). Don't even get me started on Manchee, he deserved better (I literally cried at one point, poor bebe).
Well anyway this would be all. Thanks for reading if you read lol. See ya later
appelsien's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
bantwalkers's review against another edition
4.0
Well. This book just grabs you by the throat and hardly lets up. Of course it is a little clunky in places, it could have been about 100 pages less, but it tends to repeat it itself from time to time. And Todd is a little bit of a mopey doofus. However, the hook is interesting and it is jam packed with action. Not to mention the fact that every few pages it made me say "WHOA!" like Keanu Reeves.
I do think fans of Lost could be especially patient with it, because it has a similar structure with its mysteries. And come on, not everything has to be a mystery. Give us a little something a little sooner.
Oh yeah . . . still one of the best titles I have ever seen.
I do think fans of Lost could be especially patient with it, because it has a similar structure with its mysteries. And come on, not everything has to be a mystery. Give us a little something a little sooner.
Oh yeah . . . still one of the best titles I have ever seen.