Plot Similarities

[Helen]

I got this book as a recommendation, and from reading the summary, it sounds very Hunger Games-esque, which, in my opinion, is NOT a good thing. So for those who have read this book, is it similar to Hunger Games? And is it worth reading?

[[deleted user]]

It is similar to HG in the fact that it's dystopian, post-apocalyptic-war type thing where their world is ruled by one government thing.

But it's a little different, too. But I hated it. I found it sooooooo boring and just stupid. I hated all the characters except for one guy who I can't even remember the name of. The characters sucked and the writing style was hard to keep up with and I just generally hated it.

[Sophie]

It isn't too similar to THG, but it isn't that great a book. It was fairly fast-paced, and had a good dystopian basis and storyline. I enjoyed the plot and the characters were okay, but I think the romance side of it really dragged. It isn't the best of Maria V Snyder's books- I would probably more recommend Fire Study. It is one of her better books.
It is really a matter of opinion. Give it a try, but it isn't guaranteed you'll love it.

I liked it, but again, it's a matter of opinion. Give it a try- you never know if it will be to your liking.

[Helen]

Thanks. I saw some reviews and many weren't positive, but I wanted to make sure. While I'm here then, are there any sci-fi non-dystopian series any of you would recommend? I've read Insignia and am halfway through Across The Universe. And I love them a lot.

[AlbertaJenn]

Yeah, I actually liked this one a lot better than HG. I think because I like Trella much better than Katniss. And the plot for both books went in a reasonable direction, unlike the "WTH?" with Mockingjay.

[Ilana]

i don't know that i agree with any of the similarities to THG - i feel like while they are similar based on genre - they really don't follow the same path at all.

there are others that i felt like this could be more aligned too. Glitch was one, since it's about a society under ground and not knowing what's on the outside etc.