Reviews

The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer

john_the_captain's review against another edition

4.0

The 2nd book in the series, a really good rd and a little better than the first one.

Available in Irish libraries, suitable for about 15+

bluehound's review against another edition

3.0

It was a good read, though the ending was a little trite but worth reading.

a_strix_named_strix's review against another edition

2.0

This can't hold a candle to Life as We Knew It.

Life focused on a small family's survival, and it felt genuinely like any character could die or leave, never to be seen again. The plot armor was a lot less pronounced.

This one? Bri is annoying and

Spoiler

the ending with her death and how it connects to the resolution of Mami and Papi

was super unsatisfying. Alex was bland, the Characters I Care About list by the end was empty.

madill1015's review against another edition

4.0

really depressing and sad but gives a real aspect

heathercottledillon's review against another edition

4.0

This is the second book in the "Last Survivors" series. In the first, "Life As We Knew It," an asteroid hits the moon, which pushes it closer to Earth and causes a series of climatic catastrophes. This second book covers the same event and its aftermath from the perspective of different characters in a different part of the country. I usually like apocalyptic novels, and this series keeps me interested because it's a unique scenario (different from anything I've read, at least). I've never really thought about how much the influence the moon has on our weather and climate. Many parts are heart-breaking (which I don't mind because it makes it more realistic and adds suspense), but the ending is ultimately hopeful. I'm looking forward to the third book, "This World We Live In," which brings together characters from each of the first two books.

karrama's review against another edition

4.0

It will pull your heartstrings and there is redemption in the prose and strength of the characters.

hollybolly's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

princessbethany's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This one doesn't have the diary problem that the first one had which made it so much better. There was a fair amount of toxic masculinity/ gender roles and a LOT of religion, but that made it feel pretty grounded in reality. Those family dynamics do exist, even though I have never experienced them. 

Gonna move on to the third, but I'm not looking forward to going back to the diary format.

rjskitt's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? Yes

4.0

oregonman22's review against another edition

challenging dark hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0