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A review by reading_rhapsody
The Toll by Neal Shusterman
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
😱
Shusterman does an awesome job of painting this world where death is a thing of the past and scythes are in charge of population control. It's a wild ride filled with moral dilemmas and power struggles that'll keep you hooked from start to finish.
One thing I have to mention is the time jumping. While it adds a layer of complexity to the story, I felt it wasn't fully developed, which made the pacing a bit off-putting at times. However, the new characters introduced in this installment are fantastic, and the plot is solid. I found myself excited to piece together everything, but Rowan's storyline fell a bit flat for me. It felt like nothing new was happening to him, which made it a bit boring. On the other hand, Citra's storyline was more exciting, and we got to meet a lot of the new characters through her perspective.
What sets "The Toll" apart from the previous books is its maturity. While the first two books felt very YA and straightforward, this one reads more mature, which might be why it's my favorite of the series (although I know that's an unpopular opinion). The complexity of the plot and the depth of the characters make it a compelling read.
Although I felt the ending was a bit rushed, I'm eagerly anticipating the anthology because I want to know more about the characters I fell in love with. I am not quite ready to leave this world but I am excited to read his other books. Overall, I highly recommend this series, despite its flaws.
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Shusterman does an awesome job of painting this world where death is a thing of the past and scythes are in charge of population control. It's a wild ride filled with moral dilemmas and power struggles that'll keep you hooked from start to finish.
One thing I have to mention is the time jumping. While it adds a layer of complexity to the story, I felt it wasn't fully developed, which made the pacing a bit off-putting at times. However, the new characters introduced in this installment are fantastic, and the plot is solid. I found myself excited to piece together everything, but Rowan's storyline fell a bit flat for me. It felt like nothing new was happening to him, which made it a bit boring. On the other hand, Citra's storyline was more exciting, and we got to meet a lot of the new characters through her perspective.
What sets "The Toll" apart from the previous books is its maturity. While the first two books felt very YA and straightforward, this one reads more mature, which might be why it's my favorite of the series (although I know that's an unpopular opinion). The complexity of the plot and the depth of the characters make it a compelling read.
Although I felt the ending was a bit rushed, I'm eagerly anticipating the anthology because I want to know more about the characters I fell in love with. I am not quite ready to leave this world but I am excited to read his other books. Overall, I highly recommend this series, despite its flaws.
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If you like this book check this out:
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