jenbsbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I read book 2 and 3 back to back, and feel like they were just one long story. The first installment was it's own story. I almost felt like the first couple chapters of book 2 could have been included in the first book. It picks up right where the last book ended. After those first chapters it jumps a couple years and then a new direction (characters/settings) starts.
I don't remember the first book jumping around SO much. There are many characters, all doing separate things. The chapters switch perspectives (although it's a 3rd person, not a 1st person, so it isn't as jarring for me as it would be otherwise)leaving the reader hanging as to what is happening to that group of people.
I mentioned getting a little depressed with all the events and troubles. The author tried to add some "good" in there, but it felt a little forced and "after school specialish" to me (Jordan or Mark are going to take their revenge, but then they don't, wanting the killing to stop). The young love (nothing graphic, these are clean), between 13 and 14 year olds ... I mean I guess they are much older than their years due to everything they have been through, but I can't help but think STILL they are going to have some of the teen drama, not a "happily ever after" as their relationship seemed to indicate.
I was glad I read the first book, I think I'm glad I took the time for the other two. Borrowed from the Kindle lending library as part of Kindle Prime.
I don't remember the first book jumping around SO much. There are many characters, all doing separate things. The chapters switch perspectives (although it's a 3rd person, not a 1st person, so it isn't as jarring for me as it would be otherwise)leaving the reader hanging as to what is happening to that group of people.
I mentioned getting a little depressed with all the events and troubles. The author tried to add some "good" in there, but it felt a little forced and "after school specialish" to me (Jordan or Mark are going to take their revenge, but then they don't, wanting the killing to stop). The young love (nothing graphic, these are clean), between 13 and 14 year olds ... I mean I guess they are much older than their years due to everything they have been through, but I can't help but think STILL they are going to have some of the teen drama, not a "happily ever after" as their relationship seemed to indicate.
I was glad I read the first book, I think I'm glad I took the time for the other two. Borrowed from the Kindle lending library as part of Kindle Prime.
flosmith's review against another edition
4.0
This is the last of the Toucan Trilogy and I have enjoyed them all.
Generation M wraps up the story of Toucan and her brother Jordan and sister Abbey after the Night of the Purple Moon. Cramer did a wonderful job of bringing this story to life. I kept thinking about how much older the characters seemed than their ages and I know its because they have had to grow up so fast. They were forced into adult roles before they should have been. And they answered the challenged very well. Their parents would have been proud to have known how they handled themselves in the face of so much pain and hardship. It was hard seeing how the little ones were suffering from the rampant disease and what little government was left wasn't trying to help. It would be interesting to know how other countries had handled such a disaster as we only saw what was happening in the US.
The twist at the end I could have done without. It seems like so many YA books and movies these days have me wanting to scream "No!!!! It shouldn't end that way!!" But after it was all said and done it was an ending I could live with. I'll say no more to keep away *spoilers*
I wasn't ready for the story to end. I wanted to know more about how what their future held. I had so many questions. Overall, I loved the series and enjoyed each book. Its a good series for any age.
Generation M wraps up the story of Toucan and her brother Jordan and sister Abbey after the Night of the Purple Moon. Cramer did a wonderful job of bringing this story to life. I kept thinking about how much older the characters seemed than their ages and I know its because they have had to grow up so fast. They were forced into adult roles before they should have been. And they answered the challenged very well. Their parents would have been proud to have known how they handled themselves in the face of so much pain and hardship. It was hard seeing how the little ones were suffering from the rampant disease and what little government was left wasn't trying to help. It would be interesting to know how other countries had handled such a disaster as we only saw what was happening in the US.
The twist at the end I could have done without. It seems like so many YA books and movies these days have me wanting to scream "No!!!! It shouldn't end that way!!" But after it was all said and done it was an ending I could live with. I'll say no more to keep away *spoilers*
I wasn't ready for the story to end. I wanted to know more about how what their future held. I had so many questions. Overall, I loved the series and enjoyed each book. Its a good series for any age.
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