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The premise defies suspension of disbelief. Normally, no problem - I'm a sci-fi reader - it's what we do.
Only my veteran disbelief-suspension skills allowed me to survive this. Only my OCD got me through the remaining two.
The Running Man was more plausible. *Logan's Run* was more plausible, -and- better-written. (As we're the two other novels that followed it.). The plot - already not a strong suit - made contortions not often seen outside a Thai...well, never mind, to keep the story on task - k ...more
Only my veteran disbelief-suspension skills allowed me to survive this. Only my OCD got me through the remaining two.
The Running Man was more plausible. *Logan's Run* was more plausible, -and- better-written. (As we're the two other novels that followed it.). The plot - already not a strong suit - made contortions not often seen outside a Thai...well, never mind, to keep the story on task - k ...more
Loved it! Loved it! Love it!
thanks, Jas, for the recommendation
thanks, Jas, for the recommendation
At first, I thought this was going to turn into Battle Royale and I was going to be bored with it. But it was well-written and quite different. I especially enjoyed the survivalist aspect of it. I kept imagining David Blue (Eli of Stargate Universe) playing the part of Peeta. Luckily, my husband bought me the trilogy for Christmas, so it's on to the next book.
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This book is not very good but I couldn't put it down and am now almost finished with the second book in the trilogy. So I guess that means I have to give it at least 3 stars.
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