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A review by joyceheinen
Wayward by Blake Crouch
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Imagine living in a beautiful small village. The surroundings are breathtaking and the families who live there look perfect. Everyone has jobs and a beautiful house to live in. it sounds great, but as we all know, nothing is perfect. And Wayward Pines certainly isn’t.
“Wayward” is the sequel to “Pines”, in the “Wayward Pines” series. The first book ended with a cliffhanger that shook the entire story. The second book builds on this reveal we got and it works amazing.
WARNING! IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THE FIRST BOOK OR ARE READING IT RIGHT NOW, PLEASE BE AWARE THIS MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!
Ethan Burke has accepted the challenge and now works as the sheriff of Wayward Pines. Although he has little to do most days, he carries a big secret with him – the truth. And as soon as his wife Theresa reveals that she has doubts about Wayward Pines, Ethan is faced with a decision whether to inform her or not. In doing so, he plays a double role as sheriff. On the one hand, the wants to do something himself with what he knows. On the other hand, he must make sure that the residents of the town continue to behave themselves and, above all, do not find out the truth.
The sequel delves more into the history and origins of Wayward Pines. This ensures, that the cliffhanger the first book ended with becomes more believable. The reader gets more fo a handle on the explanation regarding the origins of Wayward Pines. In the process, the reader also learns more about Ethan Burke and his past before his arrival in Wayward Pines.
“Pines” was one of the best books I read in 2024, and I think “Wayward” will be in 2025. Its just as good as its predecessor and I immediately want to read the third book, since this one also ended with a cliffhanger.
“Wayward” is the sequel to “Pines”, in the “Wayward Pines” series. The first book ended with a cliffhanger that shook the entire story. The second book builds on this reveal we got and it works amazing.
WARNING! IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THE FIRST BOOK OR ARE READING IT RIGHT NOW, PLEASE BE AWARE THIS MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!
The sequel delves more into the history and origins of Wayward Pines. This ensures, that the cliffhanger the first book ended with becomes more believable. The reader gets more fo a handle on the explanation regarding the origins of Wayward Pines. In the process, the reader also learns more about Ethan Burke and his past before his arrival in Wayward Pines.
“Pines” was one of the best books I read in 2024, and I think “Wayward” will be in 2025. Its just as good as its predecessor and I immediately want to read the third book, since this one also ended with a cliffhanger.