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A review by mcfade28
Oblivion by Anthony Horowitz
4.0
This book took me by surprise. I decided to read it to finish off the series, and I wasn't particularly excited about it. I remember finding the previous 4 novels ok, but certainly nothing special. This final book struck a chord with me though, and I found myself remembering how much I had loved other Horowitz books as a child.
The series as a whole revolves around 5 teenagers, who have mystical powers, and who must come together to defeat the evil Gods, the Old Ones. What sets this apart from many similar young adult novel is Horowitz's talent for writing believable characters. For example, this novel introduces Holly in its opening pages, and before the chapter is over, we are just as invested in her as the other characters we have been following throughout the series. Matt, Richard, Jamie and Scarlett remain compelling characters, and I enjoyed watching their misadventures around the globe.
I truly found this book unputdownable, and would recommend the series as a whole to any fan of this genre.
The series as a whole revolves around 5 teenagers, who have mystical powers, and who must come together to defeat the evil Gods, the Old Ones. What sets this apart from many similar young adult novel is Horowitz's talent for writing believable characters. For example, this novel introduces Holly in its opening pages, and before the chapter is over, we are just as invested in her as the other characters we have been following throughout the series. Matt, Richard, Jamie and Scarlett remain compelling characters, and I enjoyed watching their misadventures around the globe.
I truly found this book unputdownable, and would recommend the series as a whole to any fan of this genre.