«Числа» Рейчел Уорд заворожили весь мир. История о подростках, способных видеть дату смерти человека, поразила воображение читателей в самых разных частях планеты — от Бразилии до Пекина. Если разобраться, в «Числах» речь идет не о смерти. Это книга о том, как жить с этой способностью, с этим опасным знанием.
The Numbers trilogy is one of those series people will either love or hate. It is very much what I refer to as a Marmite read. Although I am not a fan of Marmite (honestly, it’s nasty stuff), I did enjoy the Numbers trilogy. It wasn’t a mind-blowing read, but it was addictive enough to keep me entertained.
With an interesting premise, this one kept me gripped from the very outset. The story is true to life when it comes to British culture, allowing me to slip completely into the world despite the science fiction element to it. Each of the books in the series take us deeper into the science fiction world, pulling us further away from what we know about the world, adding another interesting layer. The books are all quick reads, rather simple stories, but they do grip you.
It’s certainly a series worth looking into, simply to see where on the Marmite scale you fall.