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adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-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
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This sci-fi novel by Michael Grant is the 4th book in the Gone series, about a supernatural bubble engulfing Perdido Beach, Claifornia, just as every person age 15 and above disappear into thin air. The children have to cope on their own with only rare, 'freak' powers to help keep them going, as a hidden evil lurks beneath the ground. This particular book is about when disease and sickness finally walk the streets without a cure that takes away the lives of most of those who inhabit it.
I recommend this novel to ages 13+ as it contains much violence and gore.
I really loved this book because it was full of suspense and mystery - my favourite genre - and also because every chapter was in the point of view of a different, unique character. I liked this because over time I got to know each key player in the story and it was interesting to know how each person felt about various situations, each with their own personalities. Although, I had one problem while reading this book. I felt as if the author did not go into enough depth when describing the setting; for example the scenery in the background (which here played a major role) so the reader can create an image in their mind more clearly and easily.
I recommend this novel to ages 13+ as it contains much violence and gore.
I really loved this book because it was full of suspense and mystery - my favourite genre - and also because every chapter was in the point of view of a different, unique character. I liked this because over time I got to know each key player in the story and it was interesting to know how each person felt about various situations, each with their own personalities. Although, I had one problem while reading this book. I felt as if the author did not go into enough depth when describing the setting; for example the scenery in the background (which here played a major role) so the reader can create an image in their mind more clearly and easily.
I absolutely loved rereading this book, It's one of the best series in the genre. I love the premise and I love how the stakes are raised so much higher in this the 4th book of the series. Somewhat Stephen King like in it's style and brutality; this doesn't take from it but in fact adds to the title. We start to see what's really going on and which characters come to the forefront of the story. I've recommended this series to several people and the have all loved it.
Content warning: body horror, gory and sickness
People who do not like gore would not like this book. Grant does not hold any punches. There are bugs eating characters from the inside and many characters get sick and cough up their lungs.
This book had a lot of fear and high stakes. Non of these characters can catch a break and are traumatized by the end of the book. I can understand people not enjoying this series for that reason. It is a really depressing series. Many characters are dying or dealing trama with events that have happened from other books. For me i enjoy seeing how past events have affected the characters.
I still do not like Astrid. I do not find her fun to read about. Her main dilemma in this book is whether she should kill her autistic little brother because she thinks it will end the Fayze. There is no logical reason that killing a little kid will end the Fayze. Also in the last book when the council doesn’t go as plan she quits and saids she doesn’t want anything to do with the council. She is really smart so i do think there is a role she should play with helping the council come to a decision. Also i am fine with her being religious but i don’t like that when she makes reasons for others to not do something she uses religious reasons. Not everyone wants to stay religious or has faith in god during these times. Use other reasons than you will go to hell if you do.
I do not care for the he wants to have sex but she doesn’t because of religious reasons. I don’t connect with sex drama in books.
I do enjoy most of the characters. Anyone that is a Brianna fan she kicks ass in this book. She saves Caine many times.
I am not attacked to Lana and Sanjit’s beginning of relationship. They are not dating let but Sanjit has a huge crush on Lana and they are starting to hangout together. So far Sanjit makes it clear at the beginning that he really likes Lana but doesn’t force her into anything. He does follow her around though. She isn’t into him yet but after having a conversation she is fine with and secretly likes having him around. I am not into it yet because even though it is not it feels sorta one sided. Like one person is more into having a relationship than the other. I know that’s the point but still.
I kinda wanted to hear from his siblings a bit more too. I like the siblings dynamic more than Lana and Sanjit’s dynamic
People who do not like gore would not like this book. Grant does not hold any punches. There are bugs eating characters from the inside and many characters get sick and cough up their lungs.
This book had a lot of fear and high stakes. Non of these characters can catch a break and are traumatized by the end of the book. I can understand people not enjoying this series for that reason. It is a really depressing series. Many characters are dying or dealing trama with events that have happened from other books. For me i enjoy seeing how past events have affected the characters.
I still do not like Astrid. I do not find her fun to read about. Her main dilemma in this book is whether she should kill her autistic little brother because she thinks it will end the Fayze. There is no logical reason that killing a little kid will end the Fayze. Also in the last book when the council doesn’t go as plan she quits and saids she doesn’t want anything to do with the council. She is really smart so i do think there is a role she should play with helping the council come to a decision. Also i am fine with her being religious but i don’t like that when she makes reasons for others to not do something she uses religious reasons. Not everyone wants to stay religious or has faith in god during these times. Use other reasons than you will go to hell if you do.
I do not care for the he wants to have sex but she doesn’t because of religious reasons. I don’t connect with sex drama in books.
I do enjoy most of the characters. Anyone that is a Brianna fan she kicks ass in this book. She saves Caine many times.
I am not attacked to Lana and Sanjit’s beginning of relationship. They are not dating let but Sanjit has a huge crush on Lana and they are starting to hangout together. So far Sanjit makes it clear at the beginning that he really likes Lana but doesn’t force her into anything. He does follow her around though. She isn’t into him yet but after having a conversation she is fine with and secretly likes having him around. I am not into it yet because even though it is not it feels sorta one sided. Like one person is more into having a relationship than the other. I know that’s the point but still.
I kinda wanted to hear from his siblings a bit more too. I like the siblings dynamic more than Lana and Sanjit’s dynamic
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
This series just gets more and more weird, in a totally random way. I can't imagine how all of it is going to be explained in the end, but it's intrigued me enough that I've got to find out what happens. I'm really into the characters at this point, and multiple storylines keep things fresh and interesting. This particular book has a bit less action than the others in the series thus far, but it still moves pretty quickly. This is a great series to recommend to younger teens who like way-out-there sci-fi and fantasy.