madisongilbert's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Ever since I watched The 100 on Netflix and discovered that it was based on this book series, I knew I had to read it.
I really liked the plot and different character perspectives, as well as the fact that we got insight as to what was happening both on Earth (Clarke, Bellamy, Wells) and in space (Glass). Some of the characters had more depth on page than on screen, which was nice to see (but also vice versa).
Despite having watched the tv series, there were still some surprising twists and turns, which I enjoyed. I also liked the romances, however, I do feel like relationships were a bit rushed due to the fast paced nature of the book. While the book was fast paced, it kind of felt like not much really happened at the same time. There were some interesting revelations (as stated with the twists) but most of them were found within the many flashbacks of events that occurred before the start of the book. I would have liked some of those twists to have happened during the time in which the book was set. Or, this book may have been more impactful had it been the second in the series, with the flashbacks taken out and turned into a prequel.
I really did enjoy reading The 100 and will continue the series very soon, but there are definitely some things that could have been done with this book to make it a stronger story. I understand the changes made for the adaptation, however, both the book and the show have pros and cons.
I really liked the plot and different character perspectives, as well as the fact that we got insight as to what was happening both on Earth (Clarke, Bellamy, Wells) and in space (Glass). Some of the characters had more depth on page than on screen, which was nice to see (but also vice versa).
Despite having watched the tv series, there were still some surprising twists and turns, which I enjoyed. I also liked the romances, however, I do feel like relationships were a bit rushed due to the fast paced nature of the book. While the book was fast paced, it kind of felt like not much really happened at the same time. There were some interesting revelations (as stated with the twists) but most of them were found within the many flashbacks of events that occurred before the start of the book. I would have liked some of those twists to have happened during the time in which the book was set. Or, this book may have been more impactful had it been the second in the series, with the flashbacks taken out and turned into a prequel.
I really did enjoy reading The 100 and will continue the series very soon, but there are definitely some things that could have been done with this book to make it a stronger story. I understand the changes made for the adaptation, however, both the book and the show have pros and cons.
machteld_booklover_meinou's review against another edition
5.0
It's so beautiful it makes you wanna cry! -Avril Lavigne.
In mijn geval wel!!
In mijn geval wel!!
m3yflow3r's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
barbara_g's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. I’m probably the only person reading this book who didn’t watch the show, but is pretty familiar with the shows storyline, concepts and characters. Although the writing wasn’t really groundbreaking and felt fan-fiction-like at times, I still really enjoyed the book and read it in one sitting. The Glass chapters were a bit slow paced and uninteresting, in my opinion there should have been more development on the ground instead. Still, liked the book and will continue with the series.
mehsi's review against another edition
2.0
Decent book, but there are enough things wrong with it.
I was truly looking forward to this book (note I read this in Dutch, so some names or things might be different). The setting sounded awesome, detained teens getting shipped off to Earth, now it is finally safe(ish).
Didn't really get why they had to put a sticker on it that there is a tv-series, since well no tv-series here and I am sure people will get confused.
So first the good things:
*Setting. Like I explained, I liked the idea of an Earth destroyed (or at least damaged) and that a group of teenagers will have to explore get the world back.
*While I was worried that 4 POVs would be confusing, in the end it wasn't. However, it was still not good, but for other reasons (see Bad Things).
*The cover for the Dutch version was nice, I liked the colours.
*The flasbacks, while at times a bit annoying, they explained quite a bit of the background for the characters. What happened to them, why they are/were in prison or why they boarded that airship.
Bad Things:
*Cliffhanger. I truly hate cliffhangers, especially considering that it will be a long wait before the next book is out and in Dutch.
*The POVs. I don't mind POVs, but we have 3 POVs that tell exactly the same story, just with a few little variations, mostly it is the same. Then we have on POV from Glass, who stayed on the ship. It was highly confusing to be on Earth, and then back to the ship again. I think it could have been done with 2 POVs. Maybe the two girls? Or one girl, one boy?
*The characters. My Gosh I disliked that Clarke girl (who names their girl Clarke btw?). Throughout the whole earth book she was like this: Bleh Wells, I hate you *kisses with Bellamy*, *gets in a fight with Bellamy*, bleh I hate you *kisses with Wells*, *gets in a fight again*, *goes back to Bellamy*. Make up your damned mind girl, you can't have both whenever you want.
I also felt like Clarke was just too focussed on one patient. I can imagine she is your best friend, but come on. There are other people and also other things to do.
Then we have Wells, Oh Gosh I disliked him and his attitude.
Glass was just an idiot.
*The History. What the hell happened to Earth? Why did it go so bad/wrong? Can we please have some sort of pre-part that shows us what went wrong?
*The whole world setting, I mean no one is revolting against the person in charge? Even though he is like throwing all the teenagers in a cell? (there goes your future, people). Also while I kind of understand that they are restricting child birth, the way they did it was overdone and just not necessary.
All in all, I might read the next book, because I want to know what happened at the end, but other than that, not my series.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I was truly looking forward to this book (note I read this in Dutch, so some names or things might be different). The setting sounded awesome, detained teens getting shipped off to Earth, now it is finally safe(ish).
Didn't really get why they had to put a sticker on it that there is a tv-series, since well no tv-series here and I am sure people will get confused.
So first the good things:
*Setting. Like I explained, I liked the idea of an Earth destroyed (or at least damaged) and that a group of teenagers will have to explore get the world back.
*While I was worried that 4 POVs would be confusing, in the end it wasn't. However, it was still not good, but for other reasons (see Bad Things).
*The cover for the Dutch version was nice, I liked the colours.
*The flasbacks, while at times a bit annoying, they explained quite a bit of the background for the characters. What happened to them, why they are/were in prison or why they boarded that airship.
Bad Things:
*Cliffhanger. I truly hate cliffhangers, especially considering that it will be a long wait before the next book is out and in Dutch.
*The POVs. I don't mind POVs, but we have 3 POVs that tell exactly the same story, just with a few little variations, mostly it is the same. Then we have on POV from Glass, who stayed on the ship. It was highly confusing to be on Earth, and then back to the ship again. I think it could have been done with 2 POVs. Maybe the two girls? Or one girl, one boy?
*The characters. My Gosh I disliked that Clarke girl (who names their girl Clarke btw?). Throughout the whole earth book she was like this: Bleh Wells, I hate you *kisses with Bellamy*, *gets in a fight with Bellamy*, bleh I hate you *kisses with Wells*, *gets in a fight again*, *goes back to Bellamy*. Make up your damned mind girl, you can't have both whenever you want.
I also felt like Clarke was just too focussed on one patient. I can imagine she is your best friend, but come on. There are other people and also other things to do.
Then we have Wells, Oh Gosh I disliked him and his attitude.
Glass was just an idiot.
*The History. What the hell happened to Earth? Why did it go so bad/wrong? Can we please have some sort of pre-part that shows us what went wrong?
*The whole world setting, I mean no one is revolting against the person in charge? Even though he is like throwing all the teenagers in a cell? (there goes your future, people). Also while I kind of understand that they are restricting child birth, the way they did it was overdone and just not necessary.
All in all, I might read the next book, because I want to know what happened at the end, but other than that, not my series.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
rosalie_st's review against another edition
3.0
bon ok, pas l'oeuvre de littérature du siècle (est-ce que ce livre a été relu avant d'être publié? parce que la l'auteure ou le traducteur s'est trompé de noms se personnages plusieurs fois...) mais quand même bien divertissant.
J'ai commencé ma lecture sans aucune attente, je savais que la critique était très moyenne, et je pense que ça m'a permis de l'apprécier un peu plus. Si vous vois attendez à avoir quelque chose qui ressemble à la série télé, il se pourrait que vous soyez déçu!
J'ai commencé ma lecture sans aucune attente, je savais que la critique était très moyenne, et je pense que ça m'a permis de l'apprécier un peu plus. Si vous vois attendez à avoir quelque chose qui ressemble à la série télé, il se pourrait que vous soyez déçu!
cocojoelle's review against another edition
4.0
In my opninion, the TV series is fun, but the books are better. Okay, I like that they put Finn in the TV series, I am a total fan of him, but, he dies. :(. in the books I really liked the story of Glass, with her still living on the Arc and having had a pregnancy, but it the TV series they left it out?! I mean like: why?!