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A very disappointing conclusion

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3 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 03-23-25

Considering how long it is it just felt very rushed (especially at the end) and I think Howey tried cramming in way too many after thoughts that he never explored earlier so they took away from the story instead of adding to it (like the sudden inclusion of a religious cult that disappears from the plot and loses all purpose almost as soon as it’s introduced). I really liked Wool and Shift a lot so I was excited to read this but I mostly feel let down and left with lots of unanswered questions.

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One of the best books I’ve read in years

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 01-31-25

Deeply gripping and affective. Perfectly threads the needle between genuine horror and a beautiful family drama. Found myself really invested in M’s struggles and never wanting this story to end. Can’t wait to read more from this author. If this was debut then he can only get better and better from here.

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Left way too many unanswered questions

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3 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 01-14-25

There’s a lot of detail here (horrible, distressing detail) but substance is definitely missing and I think the lack of accountability for Shelly’s husband or the reliance on the cliche “She was just so beautiful and charming so nobody could ever say no!” when that is just so not true just feels lazy.

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Might even be better than the first?

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 01-03-25

This one I think was way more emotionally impactful for some reason. It’s a unique choice for an author to avoid a direct continuation of events in a sequel and instead give us a whole book about everyone but our heroine. Donald is a really interesting addition. I’m excited to see where everything goes next.

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Captivating

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 12-17-24

Really really intriguing plot with interesting characters and I think a unique spin on a well known sci-fi trope. A great performance from the voice actor who didn’t overdo it when reading for different characters but still made sure you knew who was who.

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Wanted to love this

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2 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
1 out of 5 stars
Historia
2 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 11-24-24

I saw the movie for the first time recently and enjoyed it so was excited to read/listen to the book and unfortunately was disappointed. First of all: the voice actress is AWFUL. Truly just terrible. Her voices for Cornelius and Rodriguez are just so unbelievably racist (and pretty goofy tbh. Kinda takes any and all tension away from scenes with them) and her attempt at a brogue for Pauline was equally as offensive. This all really takes away from the story (which has some truly harrowing sequences) but in a way, so does the main romance. Maybe it’s because Mark Ruffalo is so naturally charismatic that he makes Molloy seem less awful in the movie but in the book he’s such a disgusting racist, misogynistic pig and I can’t believe someone who we’re lead to believe is intelligent (and who attempts to challenge other racist characters in the book) would ever put up with such a gross dude. Like surely it can’t JUST be lust!? C’mon girl! Stand up!

I will say that in terms of things I DID like, I mostly enjoyed the author’s writing style and I absolutely LOVED the ending. Probably one of the best (and most shocking) endings to a book I’ve read in quite some time. I also like that certain details I was confused about in the movie were explained here (like the significance of the tattoo).

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Massive Disappointment

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1 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 10-22-24

The story sounded so interesting and unique so I was really excited to read it but unfortunately it was a rushed mess with massive plot holes, no real characterization of anyone (literally every character sounds the same and feels so bland and colorless) and an attempt at feminism that doesn’t really feel like feminism due to the mechanics of the supernatural at play. Also, I unfortunately did this as an audiobook which was a huge mistake because the voice actress is just atrociously bad.

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Left a Little to Be Desired

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3 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
4 out of 5 stars
Historia
3 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 10-01-24

Appreciated the more humorous elements this time around and expansion on certain characters but the plot itself (and explanations at the end) definitely needed some work.

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Gripping

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4 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 09-08-24

An intriguing, gripping historical crime thriller with some genuine twists and turns every time you think you’ve solved the case.

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Started strong but not sure how I feel about the answers

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3 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
2 out of 5 stars
Historia
3 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 08-12-24

Started strong and compelling but I’m not sure how I feel about the answers to every mystery. Also for a book set in 1975, it didn’t feel like it. The time period and details felt so vague despite everyone saying “Hey! It’s 1975!” throughout the book. I also feel like not every POV was needed. Some felt more natural and useful than others

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