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I'm planning to read this one. I loved Cronin's The Passage series.
I started listening to this one a few days ago. I'm enjoying it so far.
8 weeks hold at my library 😩
Marinka wrote: "8 weeks hold at my library 😩"I'm likely going to be starting a little later too, Marinka. Maybe you'll get it earlier than 8 weeks and we'll still be discussing.
Is anyone reading this? I just got it from my library.
MelanieJoy wrote: "Is anyone reading this? I just got it from my library."I'm reading it, but getting a late start. Hopefully soon.
I’m reading it. Just finished chapter 9.
am I too late to join now?
Jessica (too shy to go out and socialize) wrote: "am I too late to join now?"not too late, I think people are either starting now, soon or early into it, it looks like! Ok I'll start it tonight.
MelanieJoy wrote: "Jessica (too shy to go out and socialize) wrote: "am I too late to join now?"not too late, I think people are either starting now, soon or early into it, it looks like! Ok I'll start it tonight."
Great! Me too!
I just received it from my library yesterday and I can’t put it down! It’s so interesting. I’m really enjoying it.
Glad people are enjoying it! My husband read it before I could get to it. lol He loved it, so now I'm really looking forward to it!
I’m on page 71. It’s very intriguing but a slower read for me due to the literary style. At first I had to keep reminding myself that it was written by a man (I think most of the books I read are written by women) and I fascinated at his control and expert use of language. But he definitely has me curious as to the story line from the get go; I’m hooked.
I read this book a month ago, and I ended to like it. I liked the author’s writing style, the details he put in to the scenes. The story is really intriguing from the beginning, then mouth dropping twist near the end.But , I still loved much more “The Passage” trilogy.
I guess I will need to pick this one up and take it for a whirl, but it will be on my own time. So many books and not enuf time! But your comments have made me think the book is worth the time.
Had to put it down for a few days when I went into labor but I’m back now. I’ll probably read less though. But still it’s a very intriguing story and the author gives just enough detail with each new conversation or character to make you keep reading.
MelanieJoy wrote: "Had to put it down for a few days when I went into labor but I’m back now. I’ll probably read less though. But still it’s a very intriguing story and the author gives just enough detail with each n..."I love how casually you dropped that in there. lol No big deal... just went into labor. haha It sounds like congratulations may be in order.
62% in! Im not a big fan of the science fiction but I’ll keep reading to see the ending, so far is keeps my attention 🙂
Just started! About 15%. Interesting where this will be rolling!
Just finished, enjoyed the writing style a lot.I liked the 40% of the book, but the rest was too cumbersome for me to enjoy.
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Im now 60% in and I’m still really intrigued. He keeps putting in twists and turns that I don’t see coming. Interested to see how he ends the story.
Finished! Gave it 4 stars. Very intriguing as a whole, and fascinating ending. I can only imagine the imagination it would take to write characters and storyline like this.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Passage comes a riveting standalone novel about a group of survivors on a hidden island utopia--where the truth isn't what it seems.
Founded by a mysterious genius, the archipelago of Prospera lies hidden from the horrors of a deteriorating outside world. In this island paradise, Prospera's lucky citizens enjoy long, fulfilling lives until the monitors embedded in their forearms, meant to measure their physical health and psychological well-being, fall below 10 percent. Then they retire themselves, embarking on a ferry ride to the island known as the Nursery, where their failing bodies are renewed, their memories are wiped clean, and they are readied to restart life afresh.
Proctor Bennett, of the Department of Social Contracts, has a satisfying career as a ferryman, gently shepherding people through the retirement process--and, when necessary, enforcing it. But all is not well with Proctor. For one thing, he's been dreaming--which is supposed to be impossible in Prospera. For another, his monitor percentage has begun to drop alarmingly fast. And then comes the day he is summoned to retire his own father, who gives him a disturbing and cryptic message before being wrestled onto the ferry.
Meanwhile, something is stirring. The Support Staff, ordinary men and women who provide the labor to keep Prospera running, have begun to question their place in the social order. Unrest is building, and there are rumors spreading of a resistance group--known as "Arrivalists"--who may be fomenting revolution.
Soon Proctor finds himself questioning everything he once believed, entangled with a much bigger cause than he realized--and on a desperate mission to uncover the truth.