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vendea's review against another edition
4.0
I need to reread this whole series to be able to judge this book properly.
jordannchloee's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Like okay i liked the book as an ending of the series i guess but i didn’t like the book writ large i feel like. Idk it was a very frustrating experience to have been following these two heroes (Jonah and Katherine) for so long, to have loved them, lived with them, feel like i know them and then they are not the ones who lead to the books conclusion. I understand in some part that only Jordan could do the saving like it was impossible as she set it up for Jonah to do this work. But like i dont know Jordan. I dont know Jordan from a can of paint. So you’re telling me after following these characters for 8 books i see them for like maybe 2 chapters in the finale book? Idk Jordan was also an incredibly frustrating protagonist at least for the first half. He could not get over himself at all he was so annoying like he just frustrated me like why couldn’t Jonah and Katherine do this labor like actually why couldn’t they save the day like its actually weird to me. I did appreciate getting more background on second chance and him being a good guy in the end like that redemption is perhaps the only thing that made this book good. Also the random ceo that came in and he was the big bad??? Gary and hodge ending up being not in charge they’re just raging capitalists???? Idk it was just a LOT OF NEW PEOPLE who had to be introduced to save the day like you’re telling me none of our tons of current characters could save the day? Idk i was just waiting for like all the orphan kids to band together the adoptees and like save the day and it was a new guy. No hate on the new guy i just thought it was odd???? Idk im happy with like the last chapter and no shade like i GET WHAT WAS GOING ON i just didn’t love t you know? Fine ending but not the best and very frustrating to not get to spend time with the characters i loved. Like i grew to love Jonah and Katherine and i barely get to see them??? So weird. Idk 3.5 stars
aribruzze's review
5.0
I can't believe it's over. It's been an amazing 8 years! Loved the ending but I still want more.
directorpurry's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
1.5
thorspoptarts's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved how they developed Second's character!! It made me like him quite a bit more. Never really liked Jordan, but after rereading this book for the 5th time, I'm OKAY with him :)
hamckeon's review
5.0
What a great ending to this series. It is such an interesting and unique concept for a book series. Haddix, in my opinion, really pulled it off well.
daisha101's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
And finally I know the ending to one of my favorite childhood series! There were so many twists and turns in this story and a lot of time lines to keep straight.
I have mixed feelings about Redeemed. Making a new character the protagonist of the final book in the series was a bold choice, but it was interesting to see from Jordan’s POV. I do think it was valuable to see how he adjusted from his perspective instead of Jonah’s, but that doesn’t mean I still didn’t miss Jonah and Katherine while reading this. Another thing that made this mixed for me was more explaining than action and a departure from revisiting historical time periods which was a big draw for me.
Despite those feelings, this was a nice wrap up to the series! All the loose ends were tied and it feels like a satisfying conclusion. Definitely not my most loved book in this series, but not a bad way to end it either.
I have mixed feelings about Redeemed. Making a new character the protagonist of the final book in the series was a bold choice, but it was interesting to see from Jordan’s POV. I do think it was valuable to see how he adjusted from his perspective instead of Jonah’s, but that doesn’t mean I still didn’t miss Jonah and Katherine while reading this. Another thing that made this mixed for me was more explaining than action and a departure from revisiting historical time periods which was a big draw for me.
Despite those feelings, this was a nice wrap up to the series! All the loose ends were tied and it feels like a satisfying conclusion. Definitely not my most loved book in this series, but not a bad way to end it either.
neilrcoulter's review against another edition
3.0
Finally, the conclusion of The Missing series! I've really enjoyed this series and have been excited to see how Haddix will end it. The books building up to this conclusion had been fantastic.
Ultimately, it's hard to conclude a beloved series, and there's bound to be some let-down. I felt that with Redeemed. Generally, I liked this final volume, but I was also disappointed by some aspects. The main disappointment was that the protagonist this time is Jordan, not Jonah. Jordan starts out not knowing anything about time travel, or any events from the previous books. This makes him a difficult character to like right at the start. It feels sometimes like here in the final volume, the speed and momentum have been diminished because of the main character's ignorance. Even by the end of the book, I wasn't as interested in Jordan as I guess I should have been. It's Jonah and Katherine that I've learned to love, but in this story, seeing them from the outside, they are distant, sometimes mean or uncaring, and certainly not the main characters.
The story is the most dizzying spiral of different dimensions, multiple versions of many characters, people appearing at different ages and in different eras, often with little explanation given right away. Some of the books in this series have been relatively simple, others more complex, but this time Haddix is really pushing the limits of what the reader can figure out. Even at the end of the book I was a little confused about some aspects of what had happened. I'm sure all the details work out, but it is often taxing to untangle the various plot strands.
In this volume the ultimate villain is revealed, and it's not exactly who I'd expected. Essentially, then, this book has to reveal the enemy, explain the enemy, and defeat the enemy--all while tying up the many loose ends from the previous books. That's a tall order. Haddix is mostly successful, but the conclusion to the series is not quite as satisfying as I'd hoped. However, I still love The Missing, and I believe Haddix has created an amazing story, which I highly recommend. The entire series, including the final book, is fiercely life-affirming, which is a breath of fresh air compared to the hopeless dystopias of so many other series for youth. I'm thankful for Haddix's optimism, her faithfulness, her optimism about second chances, and her affirmation of the value of life. These are messages that are sorely needed, no matter what the time period or geographical location.
Ultimately, it's hard to conclude a beloved series, and there's bound to be some let-down. I felt that with Redeemed. Generally, I liked this final volume, but I was also disappointed by some aspects. The main disappointment was that the protagonist this time is Jordan, not Jonah. Jordan starts out not knowing anything about time travel, or any events from the previous books. This makes him a difficult character to like right at the start. It feels sometimes like here in the final volume, the speed and momentum have been diminished because of the main character's ignorance. Even by the end of the book, I wasn't as interested in Jordan as I guess I should have been. It's Jonah and Katherine that I've learned to love, but in this story, seeing them from the outside, they are distant, sometimes mean or uncaring, and certainly not the main characters.
The story is the most dizzying spiral of different dimensions, multiple versions of many characters, people appearing at different ages and in different eras, often with little explanation given right away. Some of the books in this series have been relatively simple, others more complex, but this time Haddix is really pushing the limits of what the reader can figure out. Even at the end of the book I was a little confused about some aspects of what had happened. I'm sure all the details work out, but it is often taxing to untangle the various plot strands.
In this volume the ultimate villain is revealed, and it's not exactly who I'd expected. Essentially, then, this book has to reveal the enemy, explain the enemy, and defeat the enemy--all while tying up the many loose ends from the previous books. That's a tall order. Haddix is mostly successful, but the conclusion to the series is not quite as satisfying as I'd hoped. However, I still love The Missing, and I believe Haddix has created an amazing story, which I highly recommend. The entire series, including the final book, is fiercely life-affirming, which is a breath of fresh air compared to the hopeless dystopias of so many other series for youth. I'm thankful for Haddix's optimism, her faithfulness, her optimism about second chances, and her affirmation of the value of life. These are messages that are sorely needed, no matter what the time period or geographical location.
athnyx230's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5