I was surprised by how much I liked this book. At first, the writing, in other words, some of words being phonetically spelled grated on me a little bI was surprised by how much I liked this book. At first, the writing, in other words, some of words being phonetically spelled grated on me a little bit, but as I continued reading, those rough spellings really helped give authenticity to the narration. We are seeing the world through the MC's eyes and the way the story is written gives credence to that.
The MC isn't always very likable. He was raised in a community with certain standards and rules, so everything he perceives, he perceives through this skewed view of the world and all the lies he was fed.
The world-building is rich, with a deep look into what can happen during colonization of a new world. The world and storyline are dark reminders of what can happen when people feel helpless and are dehumanized.
I normally don't like cliffhangers, but since I was able to pick up Book 2 from the library immediately after reading Book 1, I will let my distaste slide....more
This book took me by surprise. Both character development and world-building created a chilling and "painfully human" (stealing Joss Whedon's quote) sThis book took me by surprise. Both character development and world-building created a chilling and "painfully human" (stealing Joss Whedon's quote) story. This is so much more than your typical zombie story....more
I don't think I can add any more to all the wonderful reviews out there on this novel. It is, by far, my favorite novel this year. I really didn't wanI don't think I can add any more to all the wonderful reviews out there on this novel. It is, by far, my favorite novel this year. I really didn't want it to end.
As many of my friends and followers know, I usually don't enjoy audio books. I find myself easily distracted and lose large portions of the story to other shiny things. This was not the case with Wil Wheaton's reading of this novel. He drew me into the story, and made me feel that I was listening to his real life experience.
Having seen the movie first, I had considered the story as something that would not stand the test of time. I rescind that statement. I think that the novel has the ability to live through the ages, giving future generations a peek at the geekness that was so prevalent, and the fears of a dystopian life that such a world could create....more
I'm glad that this was really quick to read. The artwork was okay, though not exceptional. The dialogue was stilted and the characters had no depth, nI'm glad that this was really quick to read. The artwork was okay, though not exceptional. The dialogue was stilted and the characters had no depth, nor were they interesting. The story had a good premise, yet never really lifted to the heights promised. ...more
Well, that was one of the odder books I've read, and I read quite a lot! It's a strange combination of foodies, the chefs turned mobsters in a dystopiWell, that was one of the odder books I've read, and I read quite a lot! It's a strange combination of foodies, the chefs turned mobsters in a dystopian world in which the chefs rule by violence, and a sushi chef who stirs up trouble between the leading mob/chefs ala Yojimbo-style.
The artwork is wonderful, making for a very visual dystopian world, which is the reason behind the 3-star rating. The dialogue was a bit stilted, and the characters and plot-line were just okay....more
I enjoyed this one a bit more than Volume 4. The antagonist, (view spoiler)[the desert (hide spoiler)], was interesting, and I was looking forward to I enjoyed this one a bit more than Volume 4. The antagonist, (view spoiler)[the desert (hide spoiler)], was interesting, and I was looking forward to what tricks he was going to pull next on our intrepid hero and those that followed him in this volume....more
I think I've become more used to the writing style of this author and the translator, as this volume flowed easier for me. These stories are written tI think I've become more used to the writing style of this author and the translator, as this volume flowed easier for me. These stories are written third person omnipresent, yet they have a different flow than many of the modern novels. The author and the translation (and it is my understanding that the translations are very well-done) reads more like someone that is describing scenes as they are played out, i.e. as though their describing the anime as it's running, including the questions that may arise while watching a show. It almost breaks the "show, don't tell" rule, yet this author handles it rather well.
This volume is full of action, mystery, intrigue, and interesting characters. The world-building is fascinating, and well-developed, making it easy to see and sense the world that our characters are moving through....more
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