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A review by shamciar
The Toll by Neal Shusterman
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I think I enjoyed the commentary on politics, religion, and technology and their places within society more than anything else. Don’t get me wrong, I still enjoyed the cast, but this book feels more plot-driven than character-driven. The concept of gender fluidity could have been writtwn better, and the abrupt ending left a lot things on the table. Otherwise, I am satisfied with this book.
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Fire/Fire injury, and War