uranium_92's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
luna_rondo's review against another edition
1.0
At first, this was going to be a two stars because the writing is great. However, when you can't stand the characters and story is bad and the descriptions of teenagers is so far off, you have to give it the one star it deserves.
jayfr's review
5.0
This wasn't as bad as I was led to believe. I actually enjoyed the story and thought it was an interesting idea, it does remind me of something else though but I can't put my finger on what exactly that is.
cravebooks's review against another edition
3.0
i would have ate this shit UP if i read it when i was like 14
xxertz's review against another edition
3.0
I love this concept. I love that each chapter is from a different point of view. Im bummed that all deaths listed weren't discussed/brought up. Three stars because I liked and enjoyed the book. No additional stars because it felt like something was missing. (Mostly character relationships. The individuals in the chapters were mostly loners who only talked with their parents.)
addagator's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
meagan_kay's review against another edition
4.0
While this book was far-fetched at times, I thought that it was a good story! I may be saying this because I'm used to reading stories much more difficult to believe than this, but to me this book was very interesting. Once I picked it up, I didn't stop reading until it was finished and I ended up completing the book in about 3 hours. The only problem I had with this book (other than the 5+ POV's) was how easily some of these kids decided to do outrageous things like kidnap and kill each other. In my opinion, it seemed entirely too easy for these teenagers to go out and seriously hurt others (i.e. The character Ethan who became a self-named mercenary after NEED told him to kill a couple of dogs).
If you're looking for an incredibly realistic book, this may not be the book for you. However, if you're just looking for an interesting plot in an easy to read book, I'd definitely recommend this book.
If you're looking for an incredibly realistic book, this may not be the book for you. However, if you're just looking for an interesting plot in an easy to read book, I'd definitely recommend this book.
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
4.0
*I received a free ARC of Need from HMH Books for Young Readers via Netgalley in exchange of an honest and unbiased review*
Need is a chilling tale about how far the anonymity of the internet could go if we let it. Putting others behind wants for new and shiny things is not new, but the way this was facilitated in Need made the story quite horrifying.
Need takes social media stalking and bullying to a whole new level, and it's very hard to see who can be trusted, and who the main character should stay very far away from! With a layered plot, a solid story and characters that are realistic and flawed, Need appealed to me in many ways! Everybody who has a social media account knows how important it is to be polite and show respect online... especially because there are always trolls who want to make even that a difficult experience for some users. In Need, this is taken to another level, when only those who are students at Nottawa High can become members on a new social platform. And the first question they get is 'What do you NEED?'
This review was originally posted on (un)Conventional Bookviews
Need is a chilling tale about how far the anonymity of the internet could go if we let it. Putting others behind wants for new and shiny things is not new, but the way this was facilitated in Need made the story quite horrifying.
Need takes social media stalking and bullying to a whole new level, and it's very hard to see who can be trusted, and who the main character should stay very far away from! With a layered plot, a solid story and characters that are realistic and flawed, Need appealed to me in many ways! Everybody who has a social media account knows how important it is to be polite and show respect online... especially because there are always trolls who want to make even that a difficult experience for some users. In Need, this is taken to another level, when only those who are students at Nottawa High can become members on a new social platform. And the first question they get is 'What do you NEED?'
This review was originally posted on (un)Conventional Bookviews
scrollsofdragons's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 I enjoyed the hell out of this despite the cliche big bad.
Spoiler
The government really? If it had just been the psychologist behind it with a lil help the reveal could have been amazing but it being a government experiment is really nothing inventive.lscheibal's review against another edition
5.0
Think the Black Mirror episode “Shut Up and Dance” meets high school social media, fueled by what teenagers will do for the things they NEED.