velvetcatacombs's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
lisakate1126's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
orang3_w0rld21's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
4.5//
There's something about Annihilation that gets me thinking philosophically. This book is packed with suspense and thriller that even the slight reveal had me gasping. There were several times I had to stop reading because I was getting a bit spooked. This isn't a horror book, but it is a suspenseful thriller about an alien-infested environment.
As you read the story, many theories are running through your head. I have many I tried thinking of as how the story would unfold. Few times I was right; many times I was gasping because the plot unveiled something that I hadn't thought of.
You follow the main character and her discovery about Area X, and witness the horrors of it with her. While she's experiencing Area X, she's also thinking about her husband, who also was apart of a previous expedition before hers. The circumstance of being in Area X is such a mystery, and through the main protagonist, you uncover why.
I like this genre of thriller, where the environment is the horror. It adds a level of paranoia to the story because you don't know what's gonna happen to the women or what they'll uncover, as they are exploring. Plus, the writing is pretty great and it's told coherently as it's describing the scenery and situation.
There's something about Annihilation that gets me thinking philosophically. This book is packed with suspense and thriller that even the slight reveal had me gasping. There were several times I had to stop reading because I was getting a bit spooked. This isn't a horror book, but it is a suspenseful thriller about an alien-infested environment.
As you read the story, many theories are running through your head. I have many I tried thinking of as how the story would unfold. Few times I was right; many times I was gasping because the plot unveiled something that I hadn't thought of.
You follow the main character and her discovery about Area X, and witness the horrors of it with her. While she's experiencing Area X, she's also thinking about her husband, who also was apart of a previous expedition before hers. The circumstance of being in Area X is such a mystery, and through the main protagonist, you uncover why.
I like this genre of thriller, where the environment is the horror. It adds a level of paranoia to the story because you don't know what's gonna happen to the women or what they'll uncover, as they are exploring. Plus, the writing is pretty great and it's told coherently as it's describing the scenery and situation.
Spoiler
The description of the psychologist's broken body was pretty unsettling.geeb's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
katie_rose95's review against another edition
4.0
When I first started this book, I was utterly bored. Not a lot happened, but it did help paint a picture of Area X and what would later come. For me, it really picked up after 80 or so pages.
It is really wordy and hard to understand in some places, but it is still very good. I recommend this to anyone who can really deal with wordiness and a slow beginning.
It is really wordy and hard to understand in some places, but it is still very good. I recommend this to anyone who can really deal with wordiness and a slow beginning.
proudlocks's review against another edition
4.0
I really, REALLY enjoyed the book - one word of warning, Netflix have made a mess of it, just read the book instead!
I went in with preconceived views because I hated the Netflix film, I was so intrigued by it until the end when it just spiralled. The book is similar in parts, with the main premise being the same, although the book does an amazing job explaining it and making you feel it.
I was left with a lump in my throat and the need to read the others in the series, I just wish I hadn’t spoiled it for myself by watching the rubbish on Netflix. It would have made the book a 5 star for me as I would have been mind blown!
I went in with preconceived views because I hated the Netflix film, I was so intrigued by it until the end when it just spiralled. The book is similar in parts, with the main premise being the same, although the book does an amazing job explaining it and making you feel it.
I was left with a lump in my throat and the need to read the others in the series, I just wish I hadn’t spoiled it for myself by watching the rubbish on Netflix. It would have made the book a 5 star for me as I would have been mind blown!
caraway_and_rye's review against another edition
5.0
Short and ... creepy. Totally not the thing for me to listen one night while alone at home, but by the time I realized this was more horror than SF, I was too interested to see what happens next.
And now, time to get the next 2 books (and probably listen to them one sunny weekend).
And now, time to get the next 2 books (and probably listen to them one sunny weekend).
connorkaminski's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
craigmaxwell's review against another edition
4.0
A promising start, with a really intriguing writing style, introducing Area X.
I seen that Natalie Portman is acting in the upcoming film so I obviously needed to read this book.
I loved the whole unknown aspect, for fans of the movies interstellar and arrival I’d give this book a go!
I seen that Natalie Portman is acting in the upcoming film so I obviously needed to read this book.
I loved the whole unknown aspect, for fans of the movies interstellar and arrival I’d give this book a go!
wwmck's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5