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A review by renoku
The Danger by Gordon Korman
4.0
How many Chekov's guns can we fit into one novel? Hmm.... A lot. This entire book is literally built upon foreshadowing and it's epic. Despite this, it doesn't carry the same amount of suspense as the second book in this series, yet still serves as a satisfying, and exciting, end to Korman's trilogy.
Maybe it's because I'm way over this book's target audience, but a lot of the plot twists seemed a little predictable. However, the introduction of sabotage and international law did become interesting to me as a reader. English is wonderful, Star is also wonderful, and all of these characters deserve an award, and they're also what largely leads this book. Like with the previous two books, the theme of "everything that could go wrong does go wrong" rings true, which manages to keep it exciting.
I think that my largest problem with the book, and why I left it with four stars, was the ending. It's not that there was anything wrong with it and what happened, but more in how it was written and what could have been focused on. I feel like I could've had a lot more regarding the aftermath of the last dive, as well as some more closure for Adriana and Dante's characters. Perhaps some more for Kaz's reaction to his final confrontation withClarence and Marina as well. This is why I place emphasis on English and Star in my praise, because they're the only two whose stories feel fully addressed. Like I said, though, this is still an amazing book. I just can't believe that the characters are 13 and 14! (Who would ever let children go on a sat dive?!)
Regardless, this was an amazing series, and even if this book wasn't as spectacular as the one before it, it's necessary for anyone who has begun the series and needs that closure, because it definitely offers it. Such an exciting read all the way through, and I now really want to read Korman's other trilogies.
Maybe it's because I'm way over this book's target audience, but a lot of the plot twists seemed a little predictable. However, the introduction of sabotage and international law did become interesting to me as a reader. English is wonderful, Star is also wonderful, and all of these characters deserve an award, and they're also what largely leads this book. Like with the previous two books, the theme of "everything that could go wrong does go wrong" rings true, which manages to keep it exciting.
I think that my largest problem with the book, and why I left it with four stars, was the ending. It's not that there was anything wrong with it and what happened, but more in how it was written and what could have been focused on. I feel like I could've had a lot more regarding the aftermath of the last dive, as well as some more closure for Adriana and Dante's characters. Perhaps some more for Kaz's reaction to his final confrontation with
Regardless, this was an amazing series, and even if this book wasn't as spectacular as the one before it, it's necessary for anyone who has begun the series and needs that closure, because it definitely offers it. Such an exciting read all the way through, and I now really want to read Korman's other trilogies.