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A review by thegeekyblogger
Archetype by M.D. Waters
3.0
Listened/Read for Review (Penguin Audio/Netgalley)
Overall Rating: 3.25
Story Rating: 3.50
Character Rating: 3.00
Audio Rating: 4.00 (Not part of the overall rating)
NOTE: I am in the minority where Archetype by M.D. Waters is concerned. Most people felt the story was brilliant, unique, and outstanding. I just never connected with the characters and the end just didn't work for me. The writing is spectacular though so please give the book a try if it looks interesting to you!
Story Thoughts: Confession: I actually had this book rated a little higher until the epilogue. I don't know why but it didn't feel like an organic end to the story to me. That being said, I did enjoy the rest of Archetype. There were times I was on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen or where the story was going. It was interesting mix of science, dystopian, and medical thriller. The world building was outstanding including science that we are familiar with now coupled with a possible outcome that I could totally believe.
Character Thoughts: UGH! I hate when I can't connect with the characters. I am going to be deliberately vague here because there are spoilers in identifying the characters by name. In Archetype, I just never really got that character connection I so desperatly need in a dystopian or apocalyptic world. I need someone to root for or someone to wish into a fiery grave. I didn't feel the "bad" guy was bad enough, the "good" guy was good enough, or that the leading lady was sympathetic enough. I did feel for Emma's situation but just not for Emma (if that makes any sense at all). The only character I had any connection with was the Dr. that I hoped would trip and take a needle to the eye! I just needed the character connection and it wasn't there for me.
Audio Thoughts:
Khristine is one of my favorite narrators and she did an excellent job with Archetype. Her portrayal of Emma's process of figuring out her situation and the emotions of that journey matched the story very well. Her male voices were strong, the pacing was spot on, and the cadence was engaging. I highly recommend listening to Archetype on audio.
Final Thoughts: Even though the characters did not work for me, the story was interesting and engaging. I will probably pick up book 2 (which I am almost sure there will be) to see if it changes my mind about book 1!
Overall Rating: 3.25
Story Rating: 3.50
Character Rating: 3.00
Audio Rating: 4.00 (Not part of the overall rating)
NOTE: I am in the minority where Archetype by M.D. Waters is concerned. Most people felt the story was brilliant, unique, and outstanding. I just never connected with the characters and the end just didn't work for me. The writing is spectacular though so please give the book a try if it looks interesting to you!
Story Thoughts: Confession: I actually had this book rated a little higher until the epilogue. I don't know why but it didn't feel like an organic end to the story to me. That being said, I did enjoy the rest of Archetype. There were times I was on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen or where the story was going. It was interesting mix of science, dystopian, and medical thriller. The world building was outstanding including science that we are familiar with now coupled with a possible outcome that I could totally believe.
Character Thoughts: UGH! I hate when I can't connect with the characters. I am going to be deliberately vague here because there are spoilers in identifying the characters by name. In Archetype, I just never really got that character connection I so desperatly need in a dystopian or apocalyptic world. I need someone to root for or someone to wish into a fiery grave. I didn't feel the "bad" guy was bad enough, the "good" guy was good enough, or that the leading lady was sympathetic enough. I did feel for Emma's situation but just not for Emma (if that makes any sense at all). The only character I had any connection with was the Dr. that I hoped would trip and take a needle to the eye! I just needed the character connection and it wasn't there for me.
Audio Thoughts:
Narrated By Khristine Hvam / Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins
Khristine is one of my favorite narrators and she did an excellent job with Archetype. Her portrayal of Emma's process of figuring out her situation and the emotions of that journey matched the story very well. Her male voices were strong, the pacing was spot on, and the cadence was engaging. I highly recommend listening to Archetype on audio.
Final Thoughts: Even though the characters did not work for me, the story was interesting and engaging. I will probably pick up book 2 (which I am almost sure there will be) to see if it changes my mind about book 1!