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The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
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I would like to join!
Welcome Kara and Jackie. I look forward to reading your comments and thoughts on this book.
I'll join too, though might be a week or so before I get to it!
I just started this today. I'm listening to this one during my commute. I'm on chapter 3 and so far so good
This books is on my tbr!!MUST READDD
Hi, I'd like to join too, have read great things about it!
So has anyone started reading this yet? I have read the first three chapters and I am hooked! Ready to discuss. Will we divide into sections? I don't want to ruin this for anybody.
I started today. Ive read it before but missed a majority of the details.
Emily wrote: "I started today. Ive read it before but missed a majority of the details."Cassie's character? Thoughts?
I am actually reading this book for a few challenges so I will join as well since other people are reading it. I am on chapter 7 right now and so far I have mixed feelings.
I have the audio version of this book so I listened to a good chunk of this today while painting my kitchen. I think I'm on chapter 19. I like how the story is developing. One of my biggest pet peeves is when a book is poorly researched. I don't mind if a story is far fetched it just needs to be plausible. So far on that affront I have no complaints. I really like Cassie, she's not whiny and annoying - she's also not over the top "the world has ended and now I've turned into this badass over night". Her transformation has stages and she is what I imagine a typical teenage girl would be like. Although, at that age, I would not have survived who am I kidding at my age I still wouldn't be able to survive! Looking forward to hearing your perspectives!
Honestly? I enjoy reading things from Cassie's view more than a lot of characters in books I've read before. She's driven, caring, and intelligent and I feel very few characters are created like her. A lot of characters are annoying (there are some in this book) but for the majority of the book I didn't get irritated with her or tired of her endless sarcasm. Regardless, she did have some moments when I wished I could've smacked her. She has a really wicked sense of humor and she's witty and I love her.
I'm on chapter 30 and its been a real struggle these past few chapters. The shift in story line has me beginning to lose interest. The change in voice was too abrupt...who is this guy? Why should I care about him? And how does this fit together? No need to answer those questions its just my thoughts. Anyone else having issues?
Has anyone finished yet? I finished less than 30 minuted ago. It was better the second time around when I took more time to get all of the smaller details I missed the first time I read it.
Yes I finished a few days ago. Was just waiting for someone else to be done.
I've been busy finishing a few other books and I'm glad I got to finish today. what did you think?
On chapter 13 trying to catch up. Just finished NOS4A2 by Joe Hill. So far I like the book. I am not one who enjoys YA fiction such as this but the mechanics of the Others keeps me intrigued. I hope though that it picks up a little.
I had never heard of this book but was writing a paper at the library and procrastinating looking at our current Buddy Reads. Then I checked the library catalog and they had several copies, so I just checked it out an hour ago!I may not be able to get to the book this month, but I look forward to reading all your guys' comments once I do read it! And I'll add what I think if you're interested :]
I enjoyed this book. I only gave it 4 stars though I think. I think the transitioning from person to person was very difficult to understand at first. When the second part started I was like wait, what just happened. I thought the story line was pretty neat though. The one thing I did not like at all was the ending. I am the type of person who liked things tied up into neat little bows at the end and that really wasn't there for me. I thought there should have been more. Oh well. Decent book. Rick is an awesome guy though. He is very funny. If you ever get a chance to meet him, take it.
47 percent done! I agree with everyone else. The transition from different points of view was confusing at first but once I got it it was not so bad. The book so far is definitely worthy of reading.
Is this one long? I just finished The Eye of the World and I need to start The Goldfinch (both of which are SUPER long books). I know it's long by page numbers, but I'm hoping it's a quick read.
If you have the time Kara, it can be read quickly. It is a page turner
I finished my other audio book, so will get started on the 5th wave sometime today! (Kara, the audio version is something less than 13 hrs, so I'm guessing it makes a pretty quick read)
Kara, for me most of the book was a quick read. There was like a section that took me forever to get through but I think you'll be fine.
This was a really quick read for me - I finished it in a few hours. I agree with Tiffany-Rae about the shift in perspective being confusing. It took me a couple of pages to even realize we had switched from her to someone new...I was like "wait, since when does Cassie have a sister??!" I don't mind shifts in perspective when they're done well....but, when they're done well, I generally know right away when it's happening. So I think maybe the author should have put himself more into developing the other characters before writing from their perspective.
Otherwise, it was definitely a page turner, and I enjoyed finding out more about The Others, and finally finding out what The 5th Wave actually is was quite satisfying. I also agree with Tiffany-Rae about the ending not being great...I thought the ending was very awkward and abrupt, which leads me to believe there is probably a sequel forthcoming?
I haven't started yet, but I will soon!
Brian wrote: "This was a really quick read for me - I finished it in a few hours. I agree with Tiffany-Rae about the shift in perspective being confusing. It took me a couple of pages to even realize we had swit..."It is part of a series- not sure how many books but if I had guess I would say its a triology cause thats the in thing to do nowadays! Next book doesn't come out till September. I wish I realized that beforehand. I don't like starting a series until its finished. Overall, I did enjoy it
Alissa wrote: "Brian wrote: "This was a really quick read for me - I finished it in a few hours. I agree with Tiffany-Rae about the shift in perspective being confusing. It took me a couple of pages to even reali..."You're correct Alissa about it being a trilogy. The third book, which is still untitled, is due for release in August 2015
Zara wrote: "Alissa wrote: "Brian wrote: "This was a really quick read for me - I finished it in a few hours. I agree with Tiffany-Rae about the shift in perspective being confusing. It took me a couple of page..."Okay, that makes a lot more sense! Thanks guys.
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