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Illuminae
by Jay Kristoff, Amie Kaufman
ILLUMINAE IS ONE OF THE MOST EPIC AND COOLEST PAGE-TURNING DYSTOPIANS I HAVE READ. EVER.
Alright, let’s try to do a coherent review. I have to say this is one of the most difficult books I’ve had the pleasure to review. It is such a great book but just ridiculously hard to talk about without a bunch of word vomit spewing out onto my computer screen.
Now, I love dystopian but here lately all the books have been “been there…done that”. But this book seriously reminded me why dystopian is my favorite genre to read. It literally has a bit of everything. But, first let’s talk about the structure of this book. I am loving it when authors use emails, documents, medical reports, video footage, and other mediums to enhance the plot. I have recently got introduced to this type of writing style, and it is quickly becoming my favorite way to experience a story. It really adds so much to the plot. I don’t know, it just makes everything seem more real while your reading. And with Illuminae this is done PERFECTLY to add to the complexity of the plot.
However, I really think this is one that should be read with a physical copy. The eBook is still awesome, but the way everything is structured I would have loved to REALLY see everything without straining my eyes to pieces. Sometimes within some of the pictures it was extremely hard to really see what’s going on with just my Nook. So I think with Illuminae, to really get the whole picture, a physical copy would totally be worth it (and a better reading experience)! If you’ve heard of House of Leaves it is kinda the same thing with the structure – the eBook just doesn’t work like the physical copy.
AND THE CRAZINESS BEGINS
So it is the year 2575, and Kady and Ezra have broken up. Of course, there are more bigger issues going on at the moment such as two mega corporations that are engaging in a war over a planet, and a deadly virus spreading on the ship all the while the enemy is hot on their tails. There is so much madness going on during this book.
Even though it is told through documents, once things really get going this book is impossible to put down. Once you get invested into the story it does not feel like a 600 page book at all. I was reading it so fast I gave myself a headache. I am definitely going to order a physical copy of it and reread it a lot slower, haha! But, it is so mind blowing and it is just pure AWESOMENESS. I’d give it a hundred stars if I could.
Ok, anyway, if you are a fan of dystopian or science fiction you have to pick this one up! Or if you’ve been having a tough time with YA lately then this is for you! But, please, do yourself a favor and get the physical copy which I am sure will cause your brain to be blown even more since the pictures won’t be so hard to see.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Alright, let’s try to do a coherent review. I have to say this is one of the most difficult books I’ve had the pleasure to review. It is such a great book but just ridiculously hard to talk about without a bunch of word vomit spewing out onto my computer screen.
Now, I love dystopian but here lately all the books have been “been there…done that”. But this book seriously reminded me why dystopian is my favorite genre to read. It literally has a bit of everything. But, first let’s talk about the structure of this book. I am loving it when authors use emails, documents, medical reports, video footage, and other mediums to enhance the plot. I have recently got introduced to this type of writing style, and it is quickly becoming my favorite way to experience a story. It really adds so much to the plot. I don’t know, it just makes everything seem more real while your reading. And with Illuminae this is done PERFECTLY to add to the complexity of the plot.
However, I really think this is one that should be read with a physical copy. The eBook is still awesome, but the way everything is structured I would have loved to REALLY see everything without straining my eyes to pieces. Sometimes within some of the pictures it was extremely hard to really see what’s going on with just my Nook. So I think with Illuminae, to really get the whole picture, a physical copy would totally be worth it (and a better reading experience)! If you’ve heard of House of Leaves it is kinda the same thing with the structure – the eBook just doesn’t work like the physical copy.
AND THE CRAZINESS BEGINS
So it is the year 2575, and Kady and Ezra have broken up. Of course, there are more bigger issues going on at the moment such as two mega corporations that are engaging in a war over a planet, and a deadly virus spreading on the ship all the while the enemy is hot on their tails. There is so much madness going on during this book.
Even though it is told through documents, once things really get going this book is impossible to put down. Once you get invested into the story it does not feel like a 600 page book at all. I was reading it so fast I gave myself a headache. I am definitely going to order a physical copy of it and reread it a lot slower, haha! But, it is so mind blowing and it is just pure AWESOMENESS. I’d give it a hundred stars if I could.
Ok, anyway, if you are a fan of dystopian or science fiction you have to pick this one up! Or if you’ve been having a tough time with YA lately then this is for you! But, please, do yourself a favor and get the physical copy which I am sure will cause your brain to be blown even more since the pictures won’t be so hard to see.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.