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natalieyanka's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
nikrodee's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 Stars.
You ever have that experience with a book when something totally unexpected happens and you kind of just have to put the book down and sit there and have a wtf moment?
I've done that a couple of different times with this book.
First and Foremost, this book is terrifying. Not in the way of monsters, or murders, or generally terrible people; but the Virus/Plague in this book is truly scary. The way the virus affects humans and the way its transferred and not knowing how/if there is any way to survive was enough to make me not want to be in their shoes. I actually had a nightmare the first night I read the book. Thanks for that Alex Scarrow.
Secondly, the characters in this book are very real, and well developed; and let's face it, my heart breaks for them. Everyone knows that the main character is bound to experience loss in an apocalyptic world. multiple times. And Leon is no exception to that. Leon is a pretty typical teenage boy who had to do a lot of growing up within the pages of this book. With a dad that's not in the same country when everything goes down, he definitely steps up to take care of his mom and sister. He is also pretty smart and resourceful considering he is the one discovering most of what they know about the virus throughout the book. His mom was a just that, a mom that did anything and everything she could to keep her children safe even though she had no idea what was going on; and of course every older brother needs a younger sister that always knows better. Enter Grace, a spirited little girl, who even though she tries to come off as confident and brave, still needs her older brother at the end of the day.
Let's face it, every book also needs a character to hate, and they do such a good job at making us do just that. Dave....what a creep. An egotistical, no moral having, degrading meat head. Ewh.
Going into this book, I expected it to be like most apocalyptic novels. I was pleasantly surprised when it proved me very wrong. This book has kept me guessing around every corner. I got angry and scared and so forlorn throughout the book. I highly suggest Plague Land to anyone and everyone who doesn't have a weak stomach. Such an amazing book, and I can't wait to see what more this author has to offer.
A big thank you to Netgalley, this was an ARC I received in exchange for an honest review.
You ever have that experience with a book when something totally unexpected happens and you kind of just have to put the book down and sit there and have a wtf moment?
I've done that a couple of different times with this book.
First and Foremost, this book is terrifying. Not in the way of monsters, or murders, or generally terrible people; but the Virus/Plague in this book is truly scary. The way the virus affects humans and the way its transferred and not knowing how/if there is any way to survive was enough to make me not want to be in their shoes. I actually had a nightmare the first night I read the book. Thanks for that Alex Scarrow.
Secondly, the characters in this book are very real, and well developed; and let's face it, my heart breaks for them. Everyone knows that the main character is bound to experience loss in an apocalyptic world. multiple times. And Leon is no exception to that. Leon is a pretty typical teenage boy who had to do a lot of growing up within the pages of this book. With a dad that's not in the same country when everything goes down, he definitely steps up to take care of his mom and sister. He is also pretty smart and resourceful considering he is the one discovering most of what they know about the virus throughout the book. His mom was a just that, a mom that did anything and everything she could to keep her children safe even though she had no idea what was going on; and of course every older brother needs a younger sister that always knows better. Enter Grace, a spirited little girl, who even though she tries to come off as confident and brave, still needs her older brother at the end of the day.
Let's face it, every book also needs a character to hate, and they do such a good job at making us do just that. Dave....what a creep. An egotistical, no moral having, degrading meat head. Ewh.
Going into this book, I expected it to be like most apocalyptic novels. I was pleasantly surprised when it proved me very wrong. This book has kept me guessing around every corner. I got angry and scared and so forlorn throughout the book. I highly suggest Plague Land to anyone and everyone who doesn't have a weak stomach. Such an amazing book, and I can't wait to see what more this author has to offer.
A big thank you to Netgalley, this was an ARC I received in exchange for an honest review.
katykelly's review against another edition
5.0
I'm not a huge fan of gore and horror, but Scarrow has created a fantastic new series in Remade... I loved it from the first chapter. There are a pile of apocalypse stories out there currently, so it takes something to stand out.
This is a YA version, and certainly doesn't hold back from showing readers exactly how gruesome and horrific it might be - and it truly would be if our destruction came via biological means. Here, a virus.
But not only do we watch the hellish and unbelievably fast (and graphic!) effects of this virus on humans (and cows, and birds), we have the rather stunning look at the perspective of the virus, there is a little science in there but not too much for those who have yet to take their GCSEs. I thought these chapters were brilliant, as we are treated to a look at how a virus lies dormant, spreads, infects. From its own point of view. Marvellous.
And ABSOLUTELY TERRIFYING. So much death, chaos, fear. It was good to close the pages and look at the peaceful world around me every now and then and remember it is all very unlikely to happen.
We follow one particular family as the rumours, the internet gossip, then finally the official announcements are broadcast, and one by one (in very quick succession), governments and countries go quiet.
Leon, sister Grace and their mum are our witnesses to the action, and their family saga meshes with the drama around them, with moments of poignancy. I want to know what happens next...
Very, very gruesome. Not for readers who don't like blood (and indeed guts), those who do will lap this up. I would say it's for secondary aged readers, and has themes excellent for discussion in science, PSHE, even geography.
This is a YA version, and certainly doesn't hold back from showing readers exactly how gruesome and horrific it might be - and it truly would be if our destruction came via biological means. Here, a virus.
But not only do we watch the hellish and unbelievably fast (and graphic!) effects of this virus on humans (and cows, and birds), we have the rather stunning look at the perspective of the virus, there is a little science in there but not too much for those who have yet to take their GCSEs. I thought these chapters were brilliant, as we are treated to a look at how a virus lies dormant, spreads, infects. From its own point of view. Marvellous.
And ABSOLUTELY TERRIFYING. So much death, chaos, fear. It was good to close the pages and look at the peaceful world around me every now and then and remember it is all very unlikely to happen.
We follow one particular family as the rumours, the internet gossip, then finally the official announcements are broadcast, and one by one (in very quick succession), governments and countries go quiet.
Leon, sister Grace and their mum are our witnesses to the action, and their family saga meshes with the drama around them, with moments of poignancy. I want to know what happens next...
Very, very gruesome. Not for readers who don't like blood (and indeed guts), those who do will lap this up. I would say it's for secondary aged readers, and has themes excellent for discussion in science, PSHE, even geography.
breealsworth's review against another edition
4.0
Great pacing. A unique twist on a disease story, with many unexpected twists and turns. Looking forward to the second book.
alongreader's review against another edition
5.0
A quick, terrifying read. I really hope this is the start of a series as I'm desperate to know what happens next! I love this type of story and this was a new twist on it that I hadn't seen before. I'll have trouble sleeping for a while now - the sign of a really good read!
I loved the characters - often a problem in books like this as they don't all make it out!- and I was constantly surprised by what happened next, I rarely guessed it, especially towards the end.
I'll be looking forward to this coming into stock. Thank you to netgalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the opportunity to read it.
I loved the characters - often a problem in books like this as they don't all make it out!- and I was constantly surprised by what happened next, I rarely guessed it, especially towards the end.
I'll be looking forward to this coming into stock. Thank you to netgalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the opportunity to read it.
duderun's review against another edition
2.0
This book was pretty good! This book would have been 3 stars for me if not for the snide remarks about Mohammad’s religion. It was completely unnecessary and didn’t add anything to the story. I will say the author was great at the descriptions within this book. I like how the author told us, the readers, how the apocalypse began but the characters don’t know. I am excited to pick up the next book in this series. If you like dystopian, post-apocalyptic worlds you will like this book. It’s a quick, easy and entertaining read.
librarytech4's review against another edition
3.0
This book has a great story line and I loved following Leon and his family throughout the plague and seeing how they reacted to different scenarios. There were parts of the book that were a little gorier than I like to read but other than that it was a good read.