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pantsreads's review
2.0
2.5/5
I would have appreciated more plot progression, and less Loki being a douche. But I do really enjoy Nevaeh.
Check out my recap—and join the discussion—at Forever Young Adult.
I would have appreciated more plot progression, and less Loki being a douche. But I do really enjoy Nevaeh.
Check out my recap—and join the discussion—at Forever Young Adult.
ellelainey's review
3.0
This part is told in Nevaeh's POV again, which is surprising. I was a little annoyed that the whole cancer thing led to the inevitable (and stereotypical) "Stage 4 is death" concept. I've had Stage 4 cancer myself and am still here, so maybe it's just a personal niggle of mine.
However, I felt that a lot of Nevaeh's story was rehashed from the previous POV in episode 3, which is part of the reason I only gave it 3 stars. Most of her story was stuff we already knew and have been told, so I'm not sure why it warranted another episode in her POV.
I was also a little disappointed at the way Loki was treated and acted. His angry is natural, but no one was acting that way. And why doesn't anyone recognise that Holden is a natural leader? Why does no one mention the fact that he warned them this would happen? It bothers me, as Umta is the only one who can see that he's the real leader, though no one is giving him the respect of that position.
I didn't get the whole anger thing from Inez, at the beginning, either. It was very clear that there were a lot of injured people on the train, so why be a bleating cow about "what's going on" and complain every two seconds? The fact that Teddy still believes this is part of his condition is also a little unbelievable, considering the unlikeliness of him imagining this kind of scenario.
For me, the story just didn't come together with the rest of the episodes. It didn't feel right and it twisted some of the characters into something they're not. I'm hoping for an explanation, at least, in the next episode.
However, I felt that a lot of Nevaeh's story was rehashed from the previous POV in episode 3, which is part of the reason I only gave it 3 stars. Most of her story was stuff we already knew and have been told, so I'm not sure why it warranted another episode in her POV.
I was also a little disappointed at the way Loki was treated and acted. His angry is natural, but no one was acting that way. And why doesn't anyone recognise that Holden is a natural leader? Why does no one mention the fact that he warned them this would happen? It bothers me, as Umta is the only one who can see that he's the real leader, though no one is giving him the respect of that position.
I didn't get the whole anger thing from Inez, at the beginning, either. It was very clear that there were a lot of injured people on the train, so why be a bleating cow about "what's going on" and complain every two seconds? The fact that Teddy still believes this is part of his condition is also a little unbelievable, considering the unlikeliness of him imagining this kind of scenario.
For me, the story just didn't come together with the rest of the episodes. It didn't feel right and it twisted some of the characters into something they're not. I'm hoping for an explanation, at least, in the next episode.
beammey's review
4.0
I love Neveah, so to get more from her perspective is always a treat. Especially finding out about what he mother did to her. It just breaks your heart and explains so much more about her character and her motivations and why she is the way she is. There was a lot going on in this serial, but it was written beautifully. I would recommend this story, 4 out of 5 stars.
urlphantomhive's review
3.0
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*Warning: spoilers for earlier episodes below*
Now that the two stories have converged and everyone is aboard of the mysterious train, it is time to lick the wounds caused by the caretaker attack. This episode is new in that it doesn't follow a new character with a new background, but rather focuses again on Naveah.
What will stay with me best from this episode though, is something that shows just how there is not a lot more of this world than they are actively explaining. Several characters think back to those who died during the attack and it is always 'Jing-Wei, Wesley and all those others' although no-one ever seems to bother to mention any of 'those others'. Strange.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
*Warning: spoilers for earlier episodes below*
Now that the two stories have converged and everyone is aboard of the mysterious train, it is time to lick the wounds caused by the caretaker attack. This episode is new in that it doesn't follow a new character with a new background, but rather focuses again on Naveah.
What will stay with me best from this episode though, is something that shows just how there is not a lot more of this world than they are actively explaining. Several characters think back to those who died during the attack and it is always 'Jing-Wei, Wesley and all those others' although no-one ever seems to bother to mention any of 'those others'. Strange.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
diamondxgirl's review
5.0
Mourning Train starts with everyone in denial, distress, or despair...Or all of the above. Our main group of teens has just experienced a traumatic battle with the caretakers, losing several core members, and entered a train going ...somewhere... On the train are newbs Teddy and Inez, who are not convinced that this isn't all a twisted version of Teddy's own Truman Show.
This week's episode is a titular week because it's the first real set of conflicts between the rag-tag team. I liken it to the stages of team development, and our ReMades are firmly in the Storming stage.
At the end of the episode, it's clear that we are about to see the caretakers in a new light, which will hopefully give us some answers on WTF is going on. I've been thinking about it...Is this someone's screwed up Heaven? Did they pluck souls out of purgatory and bring them here? I sure can't wait to find out!
This week's episode is a titular week because it's the first real set of conflicts between the rag-tag team. I liken it to the stages of team development, and our ReMades are firmly in the Storming stage.
At the end of the episode, it's clear that we are about to see the caretakers in a new light, which will hopefully give us some answers on WTF is going on. I've been thinking about it...Is this someone's screwed up Heaven? Did they pluck souls out of purgatory and bring them here? I sure can't wait to find out!
thatonenerdygirl's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
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