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katherinejayne 's review for:
MaddAddam
by Margaret Atwood
After devouring the other two books in the series, I was excited to start on the last of the trilogy.
And I have to say, I wasn't disappointed. MaddAddam is probably my favourite of three. With the focus centred more on the story of Zeb and Adam, I didn't anticipate some of story. It's nice to kept guessing. In the Year of the Flood Zeb always seemed a bit of a mysterious figure, and to gain insight into his life was enlightening. What I especially enjoyed was seeing the interaction between him and Crake, and also some of the other early Gardeners with the young Glenn. It does make you wonder how much of their interactions may have affected his outset?
Although focused on Zeb, I did find myself appreciating more narration from Toby. She is one of my preferred characters in the books, but did find her paranoia with the younger women a little irritating. I guess everyone has a character flaw. But ultimately I was pleased with how things occurred for her and found it novel how she took on the 'Jimmy the Snowman' role for the Crakers.
The emergence of Craker voice in the story, with Blackbeard, added a bit more of a dimension to the Crakers beyond the perceptions of the other characters.
The ending did get me a bit teary eyed, and I always think that is the sign of a well written book when you feel so connected to the characters.
And I have to say, I wasn't disappointed. MaddAddam is probably my favourite of three. With the focus centred more on the story of Zeb and Adam, I didn't anticipate some of story. It's nice to kept guessing. In the Year of the Flood Zeb always seemed a bit of a mysterious figure, and to gain insight into his life was enlightening. What I especially enjoyed was seeing the interaction between him and Crake, and also some of the other early Gardeners with the young Glenn. It does make you wonder how much of their interactions may have affected his outset?
Although focused on Zeb, I did find myself appreciating more narration from Toby. She is one of my preferred characters in the books, but did find her paranoia with the younger women a little irritating. I guess everyone has a character flaw. But ultimately I was pleased with how things occurred for her and found it novel how she took on the 'Jimmy the Snowman' role for the Crakers.
The emergence of Craker voice in the story, with Blackbeard, added a bit more of a dimension to the Crakers beyond the perceptions of the other characters.
The ending did get me a bit teary eyed, and I always think that is the sign of a well written book when you feel so connected to the characters.