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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
This was a fairly good book and I can see why people are absorbed by this series. I know because I look forward to reading the other two book, as well.
The concept was interesting with the setting being a rebuilt and alternate western United States. I hope that the author expands on this in the next books, as I suspect that she will.
The characters were interesting and fun to read about and the story kept you moving forward and wondering how everything will be resolved. My only complaint is of th ...more
The concept was interesting with the setting being a rebuilt and alternate western United States. I hope that the author expands on this in the next books, as I suspect that she will.
The characters were interesting and fun to read about and the story kept you moving forward and wondering how everything will be resolved. My only complaint is of th ...more
While this is definitely a very similar plot line to Battle Royale, it was still a very enjoyable read. It's fast and a bit like candy. Or crack. I now need more and I'm not even sure where it will go for the next two books.
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I am usually not all that enthused about top selling popular books because I feel they are mostly a critical let down. This is an exception. Bi found this book gripping, emotional and horrifying. It served to anchor my distrust of government further than it already is.
This is a tale of a governments punishment of its districts in what can only be described as ritualistic slaughter of its citizens children as a method of control and punishment for previous rebellion. Yes, there are some mistakes ...more
This is a tale of a governments punishment of its districts in what can only be described as ritualistic slaughter of its citizens children as a method of control and punishment for previous rebellion. Yes, there are some mistakes ...more
A young adult book, brain candy, but very entertaining, not necessarily well written. Definitely written with a movie in mind...
I really enjoyed this book. I think I may like these books as much as the Uglies trilogy which is saying a lot because I devoured those books.
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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Jan 10, 2012
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