A review by zenzi2read
The Warehouse by Rob Hart

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This feels like Dave Eggers, the Circle placed in the world of Octavia Butler’s parable of the sower. It doesn’t feel like it’s copying but it certainly feels like a take on those ideas.

Initially, I thought it would be too similar to Eggers work, but it sucks itself apart pretty early. The espionage and subversive plans of each character is clear from the start. I enjoyed watching all of the ways that Paxton and zinnia’s stories collided, and diverged.

This one is exciting, timely, and thoughtfully written. I came very close to feeling like this was a perfect story, but it fell into some melodrama towards the end. The romantic storyline felt insincere. A lot of the exposition towards the end felt like cookie cutter, political action, movie stuff.

 But there was plenty of attention and solid storytelling throughout, and it was an enjoyable read.
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