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jhallett's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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
4.0
makaeylanz's review against another edition
The idea was there, I wanted to see what happened but I just didn’t enjoy the writing.
joos030's review against another edition
5.0
echt een zielig boek :( het las heel makkelijk en omdat hij zo kort was, was hij ook continu spannend
heathergstl's review against another edition
5.0
Intemse
Completely unlike Sleeping Giants...not at all what I was expecting...I am very glad I read it, but I cannot say that I ENJOYED it, it was very intense and really has me thinking about the future of humanity, because I can, unfortunately, TOTALLY see us (as a species) doing this...
Completely unlike Sleeping Giants...not at all what I was expecting...I am very glad I read it, but I cannot say that I ENJOYED it, it was very intense and really has me thinking about the future of humanity, because I can, unfortunately, TOTALLY see us (as a species) doing this...
effaly's review against another edition
2.0
As soon as I started reading it, I know Neuvel's writing style just isn't for me. It feels awkward and clumsy. Just like the protagonist and his inner monologue rumbles.
I might have given the book more stars if the plot twist wasn't revealed in the 3rd chapter and basically ruined everything. A couple of sentence in the 3rd chapter, and you'll know what'll probably happen and how it'll end.
I might have given the book more stars if the plot twist wasn't revealed in the 3rd chapter and basically ruined everything. A couple of sentence in the 3rd chapter, and you'll know what'll probably happen and how it'll end.
timinbc's review against another edition
3.0
Philosophy 101 in a dystopia format. Meh. Suitable for novella length - get an idea, explain, explore, get out.
Warning: violence is described, although, wel, let's leave it at that.
Half-star penalty for using the paddles on a flatliner, but that's what years of network TV has given us.
I liked the clear implication that the people administering the tests thought they were doing the right thing. That's an essential for a dystopia.
Warning: violence is described, although, wel, let's leave it at that.
Half-star penalty for using the paddles on a flatliner, but that's what years of network TV has given us.
I liked the clear implication that the people administering the tests thought they were doing the right thing. That's an essential for a dystopia.
trippalli's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A philosophical reflection on immigration and citizen test process in a more dystopian world
grahamclements's review against another edition
4.0
A novella with a terrific premise, a man in a very near future London sits a citizenship test that he must pass for his family to stay in England, but the test morphs into much more than just answering a few written questions. A great thriller.
marion's review against another edition
3.0
je ne sais que penser. c'était vraiment black mirror vibes ça fait peur genre j'espère vraiment que ça n'existera jamais