Reviews

The Loop by Jeremy Robert Johnson

hacen0125's review

DNF@8%

amaia92's review

dark emotional funny informative inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

anlehma's review

dark sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

The ending was hard to follow but overall, I really enjoyed it. It was suspensful.

sammyisobsessed24's review

3.0

I'm a little unsure of my complete feelings after reading The Loop. There were many parts I enjoyed and aspects of the story I found compelling. A biotech company has unleashed a technology that’s turned teenagers into blue-eyed machines of Violence and destruction, all for the high of sweet, sweet release of dopamine. The main character, Lucy, is enjoyable and someone you feel yourself easily rooting for, considering all of the hell she's been through in her past. The cast of characters are all enjoyable to read about, with unique and individual perspectives and motivations.

The book takes place largely over the span of a single night, when the town of Turner falls, Oregon becomes a war zone. This was a fast-paced, gory slash-fest. If gore wigs you out, this one isn't for you. There is a ton of body horror.

It was a fun ride, but by the end it felt like it dragged a bit. I find apocalyptic storylines can do so, as it all becomes material we're all pretty familiar with.

Over all, I had fun reading but was hoping for a little more.

ljvalentine's review

5.0

An absolutely brutal thrill-ride that had me audibly gasping and physically flinching. Just when you think it’s safe to catch your breath, this book yanks it straight back out of you. Incredible.

michaelsp21's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

madisonmila's review

4.0

This was a really fun and fast read. A little slow to start and through some of the jargon as they explained the concept, but definitely picked up the pace later. I really enjoyed the MC. A ruthless apocalyptic thriller with an excellent ending. Thank you for the ARC Goodreads giveaway!

honeyjalapeno's review

4.0

Pretty good book, felt very natural and had great momentum for most of it but I think it fell short at the end.

becka6131's review against another edition

3.0

I don't know.... this is an uneven horror/sci-fi/social commentary novel. There were some really interesting ideas in here and some creepy moments that are going to stay with me, but it had major pacing problems - the first half really dragged - and the characters spent half their time monologuing at each other! I'm just not sure that groups of people trying to escape an apocalyptic octopus monster microchip situation turning teens into crazed killers would be sitting around having all these extended conversations about class conflict! The last half of the novel did really pick up, largely because of the focus on the creature device itself, which had a pleasing design based around dopamine levels and an interface that was clearly influenced by Cronenberg. But I was kind of tired of the relentless grimness by the end.

karetro's review

dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0