1siobhan's review
2.0
*I received an ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thanks for the free book!*
Not sure what to think about this one: The year is 2040 and sleep is regulated by the UK's government to enhance the productivity of the country. Ethan wholeheartedly enforces these laws. After receiving a new, big project dealing with subversives, Ethan must choose between work, his girlfriend and the 'Sleep Code'.
I waited and waited for things to actually happen, for Ethan to doubt the system...
So many great ideas, yet so little execution. Characters remained somewhat blunt, their relationships unbelievable, sub-plots were never finished, not enough world-building, not enough backstory, a disappointing ending.
2,5 stars because I liked the tone of the novel and the general ideas!
Not sure what to think about this one: The year is 2040 and sleep is regulated by the UK's government to enhance the productivity of the country. Ethan wholeheartedly enforces these laws. After receiving a new, big project dealing with subversives, Ethan must choose between work, his girlfriend and the 'Sleep Code'.
I waited and waited for things to actually happen, for Ethan to doubt the system...
So many great ideas, yet so little execution. Characters remained somewhat blunt, their relationships unbelievable, sub-plots were never finished, not enough world-building, not enough backstory, a disappointing ending.
2,5 stars because I liked the tone of the novel and the general ideas!
kyraslibrary's review
4.0
Thank you Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I liked this book, I really did. But at some points I really wish it had that extra oomf that would leave me thinking about it more after I finished. I felt like I was just waiting and waiting, for Ethan to do something. The book was interesting and I really liked the idea. The mystery and paranoia was good but I wish it had extra oomf.
The ending of the book wasn't what I really expected. It kinda, just sort of ended. I kind of expected more at the end.
Overall I did like this book and the writing style. I will be looking forward to other books by this author!
I liked this book, I really did. But at some points I really wish it had that extra oomf that would leave me thinking about it more after I finished. I felt like I was just waiting and waiting, for Ethan to do something. The book was interesting and I really liked the idea. The mystery and paranoia was good but I wish it had extra oomf.
The ending of the book wasn't what I really expected. It kinda, just sort of ended. I kind of expected more at the end.
Overall I did like this book and the writing style. I will be looking forward to other books by this author!
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