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A review by kchewreviews
Across the Universe by Beth Revis
4.0
Why did I want to read this book? Well look at that cover! It's so beautiful and even more so in person! The summary just adds to the interest.
First, I didn't like that on the back of the ARC it compared this book to Titanic. I think that comparing something to something that was really amazing is very risky, mainly because someone will expect a lot from it. That's how I felt with this. I saw that and my expectations went waaay up. It's such a small thing, but for me it definitely changed how I felt about the book.
Next, I thought the plot idea was very unique. I have never read a book about being in space. The whole idea of it was extremely interesting. Not only did it entertain me, but it made me think too. One of the major things that I wondered while reading this was this: Would I go crazy being locked in a spaceship for my whole life? I definitely think that Across the Universe had an amazing plot and it really left the reader with some things to think about and learn.
The characters in this book were really great. I felt like Elder was characterized so wonderfully and he kept me guessing. Even when I thought I knew him, he surprised me. His whole history and the way he was raised made it fascinating to see what decisions he would make next. Amy wasn't as great as Elder, but I liked to read about her too. She showed the reader what it would be like to be uprooted and put into a place she didn't want to be or know much about. Amy was so incredibly relate able because she truly represented me in that situation.
Overall this was a breathtaking debut novel for Beth Revis and I am excited to see what she has in store for the sequel.
First, I didn't like that on the back of the ARC it compared this book to Titanic. I think that comparing something to something that was really amazing is very risky, mainly because someone will expect a lot from it. That's how I felt with this. I saw that and my expectations went waaay up. It's such a small thing, but for me it definitely changed how I felt about the book.
Next, I thought the plot idea was very unique. I have never read a book about being in space. The whole idea of it was extremely interesting. Not only did it entertain me, but it made me think too. One of the major things that I wondered while reading this was this: Would I go crazy being locked in a spaceship for my whole life? I definitely think that Across the Universe had an amazing plot and it really left the reader with some things to think about and learn.
The characters in this book were really great. I felt like Elder was characterized so wonderfully and he kept me guessing. Even when I thought I knew him, he surprised me. His whole history and the way he was raised made it fascinating to see what decisions he would make next. Amy wasn't as great as Elder, but I liked to read about her too. She showed the reader what it would be like to be uprooted and put into a place she didn't want to be or know much about. Amy was so incredibly relate able because she truly represented me in that situation.
Overall this was a breathtaking debut novel for Beth Revis and I am excited to see what she has in store for the sequel.