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angeldevoursliterature's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: War
Minor: Cursing
daydaybookbay's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
I rated this book a 4.5 out of 10. I was a bit disappointed with the final book of the trilogy. I felt it was predictable and lacked suspense and surprise. I think The Eve ofMinds was great, but the sequels just don't hit the mark.
It felt as if this book was written as a necessity rather than to add actual content. Yes, there were new concept introductions, but all in all, the plot could have been predicted before opening the book.
After three books, I still don't see why Michael is so special. He's an incredible coder when it's convenient to fill plot holes. The fact that everyone "needs him" for their plans to work, but then doesn't act ually need him... You're annoying, go away.
I will say, I enjoyed the friendship the most. The first two books built this bond bet ween the trio that I care about. There is one chapter in particular that almost seemed out of place, but it ended up being my favorite part.
Ending:There is ZERO chance that someone who feels untouchable and a world leader entitled like Kaine would just slink away with his tail between his legs just because Michael bested him in the real world, What kind of load of crap is that?! Three books building up this guy who is unstoppable and godlike in the VirtNet, just to turn him into Pettigrew at the end. Nope. Stupid.
Character Death: Sarah. All about saving her parents and love and family in Rule of Thoughts. Now, she's anti parents, gives zero regard for safety, and disrespects a crazy man with a gun for.. what exactly? To die for no reason? Gabby didn't even play a part of the story after that anyway?! What was her purpose?
Sarah's built to be the smartest one of the group, but then nothing If you would've said a tangent took her body over when they were in the sleep and that's why she was different, I would have accepted it. I was expecting it. But no. You killed her for shock value.
Ending: It's done. We did it. Really? How? Just got bored or tired writing, so you decided to have Michael not be a part of the ending where we actually fix things? That was So annoying. You create this big scene with Michael coding and battling and fighting for his life, but then "Way-to-go, Helga! You did it." Really? Stupid:
It felt as if this book was written as a necessity rather than to add actual content. Yes, there were new concept introductions, but all in all, the plot could have been predicted before opening the book.
After three books, I still don't see why Michael is so special. He's an incredible coder when it's convenient to fill plot holes. The fact that everyone "needs him" for their plans to work, but then doesn't act ually need him... You're annoying, go away.
I will say, I enjoyed the friendship the most. The first two books built this bond bet ween the trio that I care about. There is one chapter in particular that almost seemed out of place, but it ended up being my favorite part.
Ending:
Character Death:
Sarah's built to be the smartest one of the group, but then nothing If you would've said a tangent took her body over when they were in the sleep and that's why she was different, I would have accepted it. I was expecting it. But no. You killed her for shock value.
Ending:
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
smateer73's review against another edition
5.0
It's dark, explosive, intriguing and so much more. Excellent conclusion.
ericius's review against another edition
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? Yes
2.25
madisenoutz's review against another edition
2.0
The first book I have ever skipped pages at a time because they were so useless. It wasn’t interesting to learn about the “twists” anymore because every page had a new enemy. So many plot holes. No reason for a main character’s death but honestly did not know enough about them to care.
dnietoperafan's review against another edition
2.0
When it comes to The Mortality Doctrine series, I believe that the theme is very interesting and innovative. The Game of Lives though, leaves much to be expected. The characters become boring, confusing; and the plot just lacks interest at all. I honestly took a lot of time to read this book because I just didn't want to pick it up. I liked both predecesors, they were good, but this instalment of the series (even if it's the last of the trilogy) wasn't enough.
leafblade's review against another edition
1.0
1.5/5
I don't want to waste words in this book. It was awfully written, James Dashner treats programming like it's some kind of archaic magic and multiple homophobic and transphobic jokes were made and not punished within the book. Now he's going to want me to believe that his maze runner characters are all gay.
I don't want to waste words in this book. It was awfully written, James Dashner treats programming like it's some kind of archaic magic and multiple homophobic and transphobic jokes were made and not punished within the book. Now he's going to want me to believe that his maze runner characters are all gay.
morgangrace3's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
bradleyj's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A great ending to the series. Kept me turning and engaged.
amybraunauthor's review against another edition
4.0
A good conclusion to the trilogy, lots of action and excitement, twists and turns, surprises I didn't see coming. Though I did feel that Michael was kind of a Mary Sue. I also have a huge gripe with the secondary character that died for no reason. Seriously, NO REASON. I kept thinking there would be a purpose to this person's death, or that it would turn out to be a ruse that was critical to the final conflict, but no, it was all shock value. Can't say I was pleased about it. Still, it was fun to finish a sci-fi series that was highly detailed and creative.