Ah Gideon… j’avais tellement entendu parler de ce livre à l’époque de sa sortie en vo, il a été dans ma wishl« Oh non, soupira-t-elle, des héroïnes. »
Ah Gideon… j’avais tellement entendu parler de ce livre à l’époque de sa sortie en vo, il a été dans ma wishlist pendant si longtemps ! Je l’avais commencé dès sa publication chez Actes Sud mais je trouvais le style trop… brouillon ? ou complexe ? Donc je n’avais pas dépassée la dizaine de pages.
Et là j’ai voulu ressayer parce que j’aime bien les retournements de situation dans ma vie, et le style est pas du tout brouillon ni trop complexe ! On rencontre dès les premières pages un personnage principal (Gideon) qui n’a pas sa langue dans sa poche, un humour noir et beaucoup d’auto-ironie. Et son but dans l’histoire c’est d’aider sa pire ennemie à devenir immortelle à travers une compétition qui réunie les héritier.ère.s de plusieurs planètes/maisons, cette dernière étant d’ailleurs une nécromancienne qui peut manipuler les os. En gros c’est ça.
L’histoire est très agréable à lire et les personnages sont aussi mystérieux que les lieux où se passe l’histoire! Pour moi, le point fort de l’histoire c’est vraiment Gideon, qui est hilarante et tellement attachante, même si elle n’a finalement aucun prise sur l’histoire et se fait balloter de droite à gauche par les autres personnages.
Après je mentirais si je disais que j’avais tout compris à l’histoire et le système de « magie », et si je disais que j’avais pas lu les scènes de combats en diagonale (parce que de toutes façons je comprenais po).
C’est donc une chouette histoire addictive avec tout de même trop de longueurs pour que ce soit un coup de cœur intergalactique. Et cette fin… je sais toujours pas ce que j’en pense ...more
Actually... it's not as bad as I was expecting - I was afraid to feel like I was commiting a sin but it's okay. I'll read the next book hihiActually... it's not as bad as I was expecting - I was afraid to feel like I was commiting a sin but it's okay. I'll read the next book hihi...more
I always impress myself when I finish a 500 pages book in less than three days. The One We’re Meant to Find isn’t the kind of book you read quickly orI always impress myself when I finish a 500 pages book in less than three days. The One We’re Meant to Find isn’t the kind of book you read quickly or easily: one has to adapt to the world building and the very scientific aspect that can be confusing, but you’re quickly carried away by the story so you cannot put it down. We’re following the point of view of two completely different sisters: pragmatic, cold and aloof Kay, and enthusiastic and sunny Cee. I really loved the dual POVs that bring two different aspects to the story: the very scientific and premonitory side, and the side that denounces the dehumanizing aspect of technology. I found the story unpredictable, heart-breaking, and interesting - I wasn’t expecting the big reveal. I was absolutely loving it until the last 100 pages which I found really long and boring, and I wanted it to end. Moreover, I didn’t like the choice of the author for the ending, and I found the world building not developed enough. I liked the book overall, but I experienced it more as an atmospheric story about science and sisterly love....more
I’ve read this novella in one go (almost), and when I read the very last sentence (which completely went straight to my heart), I closed the book on aI’ve read this novella in one go (almost), and when I read the very last sentence (which completely went straight to my heart), I closed the book on a big “wow”. Here we go again, a new favourite. It’s an intriguing story with mysterious characters that unveil themselves as the story goes by. The themes of memory, of transgenerational trauma are handled beautifully. Who are we without our memories ? Without a past ? To what extent should we hold on our more hurtful memories? This story can seem slow, confusing even, but it’s more of an atmospheric and hypnotic driven story than a plot driven story....more
I felt like I read this story a dozens of times - it has all the clichés of YA sci-fi, it's not original, but I still enjoyed it. I enjoyed it becauseI felt like I read this story a dozens of times - it has all the clichés of YA sci-fi, it's not original, but I still enjoyed it. I enjoyed it because I thought it was well written and I really liked Mare (the main character). However, I felt that the "love" between two characters (no spoilers) was a bit forced, I didn't feel the passion and it looked more like a "telling instead of showing" situation. I expected more of treasons as I saw reviews talking about how shocking they were, but I was a bit dissapointed in that. Maybe more things will happen in the next book....more
Usually, Stephen King’s books have slow beginnings. In Cell, we are thrown into action right from the first pages – the world as we know it fall into Usually, Stephen King’s books have slow beginnings. In Cell, we are thrown into action right from the first pages – the world as we know it fall into chaos. This strong beginning give way to a dangerous journey staging Clay looking for his son. This book highlights the atrocities of humankind and what men have to do when they have to survive. I like how Stephen King narrates without sugar-coating things; he displays a criticism of society with no filters.
I won’t praise the characters of the book as Stephen King’s characters are usually too generic, the main characters of his books all look and act the same – they could all be the same person that has lived throughout the hundreds stories King has written. Nevertheless, I want to underscore that some characters such as Tom and Alice are particularly attaching and likeable. However, King deserves his title has master of horror, because he can chill your blood through his words. His storytelling is so enthralling that you cannot not be swept into the story and feel a thousand feelings: here terror (especially as I read it before going to bed) and sadness.
I often have troubles with Stephen King’s endings, I find them long and underwhelming – it’s mostly because I don’t like open endings, especially in books where I expect clear explanations. It’s a good book for those who don’t care about that, but I unfortunately don’t like to feel like I was left on abeyance. But I will always praise King for how well he tells his stories. ...more
4,5 / 5 ⭐ The ending was sooo goood! After finishing The Bone Season, I really wanted to know more about the syndicate of London, its gangs and its secr4,5 / 5 ⭐ The ending was sooo goood! After finishing The Bone Season, I really wanted to know more about the syndicate of London, its gangs and its secrets. In The Mime Order, we follow Paige's trials in this underworld and it was so good from the beginning until the end. The secrets are unfolded throughout the whole 500 pages, we don't know who we can trust or not. I love London with my whole heart and it made me happy to spend time in this city, even though it was dark, bloody and unfair. Paige is an amazing main character but when does she sleep?? I also loved Nick and Eliza, they're so attaching! And Jaxon, well, is a very interesting character. This saga is going to be so epic and it is great that the author doesn't rush it. 7 books is perfect to write a well developed series with fleshed out characters and a detailed world-building. The ending was so epic!! I wanted to immediatly start the third book but I think I need a break from these adventures ahah....more
Thank you netgalley, and the publisher for providing me with this book.
When I stumbled upon this book on netgalley, what allured me first was the coveThank you netgalley, and the publisher for providing me with this book.
When I stumbled upon this book on netgalley, what allured me first was the cover which is truly beautiful.. Then the title intrigued me, and then the description: a post-apocalyptic world where people are living in the Underground, until the main character meets a talking dog with which he will go back to the surface to find someone he has lost years ago. What I liked most about the book was its originality. There are plenty of post-apocalyptic worlds, but in Doomsday Book the story is intertwined with beautifully told fairy tales which creates an atmosphere I've never experienced before, thus it makes the reading experience really interesting. The writing style was very different when the story shifted from the actual story to the fairy tales, which shows that the author has a true talent with words. The author succeeded at drawing me into the story, and making me emotional during some parts. I really loved the relationship between the main character and Doggo, the dog, as it was funny but also sad.
In a nutshell, a really original (but short) story which will make you go through all the emotions....more
Finally! I wanted to read this book for sooo long. First of all I'd recommend to read the novella The Pale Dreamer first to get a firt look at the uniFinally! I wanted to read this book for sooo long. First of all I'd recommend to read the novella The Pale Dreamer first to get a firt look at the universe, the characters and the magic system, I don't think I would have enjoyed TBS that much if I had not read TPD first. I loved the character, the main ones were interesting and endearing. As for the magic system, I was confused because of all the different orders. Moreover, there are many kind of people on different levels in this society with different names, and these names have surnames so I was confused most of the time. But overall, a really good book and a good introduction to a series I believe will be phenomenal....more
Une fois de plus, Victor Dixen écrit une histoire addictive avec des thématiques intéressantes. J'ai beaucoup aimé le déroulement de l'histoire, certaUne fois de plus, Victor Dixen écrit une histoire addictive avec des thématiques intéressantes. J'ai beaucoup aimé le déroulement de l'histoire, certains personnages étaient intéressants mais d'autres étaient très clichés, ce qui devient has been dans les livres actuels. Il leur manque un peu de substance. ...more
I thought my head was going to explode... The premise was super interesting. It is the first time I read a book about a character reliving the same daI thought my head was going to explode... The premise was super interesting. It is the first time I read a book about a character reliving the same day over and over but in the skin of different persons. And Cluedo. This book must have been so challenging to write, to switch back and forth between all the characters and the timelines. I know my brain was challenged and I feel exhausted. The plot was addictive and brilliant. I loved the revelation, it was brilliant, but I don't think I enjoyed it as much as I wanted to because there was just so many pieces of information! I was the confused lady meme. I loved the writing which was delightful. The characters were interesting to discover. Overall, a very, very complex book which makes the reader beg to find out more about the characters, the betrayals, the mysteries....more
**Warning: this text may contain spoilers** Consequentialism or deontology? That's the first thing I thought about when I read the end. Sacrifice in ord**Warning: this text may contain spoilers** Consequentialism or deontology? That's the first thing I thought about when I read the end. Sacrifice in order to save, or let things be?
I love Stephen King and I haven't read one of his book and *loved* it for a long time, therefore I am so happy to have tried this one. It is true that the plot is not that original but King succeeded in making it very interesting for he never shy away from depicting horrible scenes (cuz hurting children is kinda horrible). Moreover, it was neither fast nor slow paced, it was well balanced thanks to the "under chapters" being short parts, making the narrative alive and not boring. The story felt so long but yet short, surely because you cannot stop reading and see yourself reading until 2 AM. However, the characters were kinda flat in my opinion, because there is no grey, only black and white characters. The "bad guys" could have been grey if they insisted on how they didn't want to do these horribles things but were doing it to save more people. But they took pleasure in doing it so no morally grey people here. The children were endearing.
I have to point that his main male characters are always the same (here, Tim), same morals, same actions, same everything.
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