bmadz's review against another edition
2.0
Really 2.5 stars. This is the first in a serial-style production of 15 episodes in the ReMade series. For a mere 36 pages, Matthew Cody (this episode's author, though a I gather not the author of every episode) manages to successfully build the foundation for a world (universe?) that has shaken off most of its resemblance to our own Earth. Until the last couple of pages, we aren't even fully aware of what has happened or where our protagonist, Holden, is.
Overall, the premise of this series is intriguing. The structure of its presentation is unique (being a serial) and it holds great promise. I find no fault in Cody's writing style, though I won't be quick to sing its praises either. This is certainly intended to be digestible, and that is what it accomplishes. As I am new to this style, I believe I am simply unaccustomed to this trait. However, I am confident that this is a post-apocalyptic story that will draw me in more and more as it unfolds; I will be subscribing.
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The beginning pages took some time to acclimate to, and I would say that Holden is particularly relatable. Sure, he's the every-standard-teenage-boy-with-an-unrequited-crush model, but other than the trope, Cody fails to flesh him out. In fact, the subject of Holden's crush, Seyah, has more depth from our first encounter with her on the phone in a deserted parking lot. We can tell she's the quintessential popular girl in high school, but she's also clearly wary of being taken advantage of. She also reveals herself to be charming in the car, and multi-faceted on the journey to the Orbital Elevator - first insisting on rescuing Holden and then shutting him out when the immediate danger has passed. Unfortunately, Seyah isn't enough on her own to redeem the lack of depth in Holden thus far. The focus seems to be on setting the stage in this episode, so I can only hope that we get more character development to come.Overall, the premise of this series is intriguing. The structure of its presentation is unique (being a serial) and it holds great promise. I find no fault in Cody's writing style, though I won't be quick to sing its praises either. This is certainly intended to be digestible, and that is what it accomplishes. As I am new to this style, I believe I am simply unaccustomed to this trait. However, I am confident that this is a post-apocalyptic story that will draw me in more and more as it unfolds; I will be subscribing.
katsmiao's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great opener to the series. Creepy, dark and addicting. Readers will be intrigued and feel the need to find out what happens next.
Very well done opener. This is a new format for me: the series is 15 episodes long and written by different people. Very interesting concept, which immediately got my attention.
Very well done opener. This is a new format for me: the series is 15 episodes long and written by different people. Very interesting concept, which immediately got my attention.
fatimareadsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I think the first episode of ReMade really started out with a bang. It managed to grab my attention from the beginning 'till the very end. I was so curious to find out what's going on, so A+ for the intrigue!This sure is a great start to the rest of the season! Also, I can totally picture the characters and imagine the descriptions realllly well. The succinct writing style helped with that. I can totally picture this as an actual TV show!
beammey's review against another edition
4.0
As a start for this series I had high hopes and didn't know what to expect besides that the synopsis seemed to intrigue me. It wasn't a let down. It was a solid start and left me wanting more. So many questions you want answered! Entertaining, quick read. I would recommend it. 4 out of 5 stars.
pantsreads's review against another edition
3.0
urlphantomhive's review against another edition
2.0
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This first episode of Remade was so short that it failed to really capture my attention even though the premise sounded really good.
Yes, it starts with a bang, which is good. But after that I only felt confused and then the episode was already over, leaving me with the feeling that I had no clue what I just finished.
Therefore, I don't know yet whether to continue. I just don't know of the idea of serials really works for me. I like to read the complete story, these 'bitesized' chunks are not enough for me to get invested in a story. Maybe I'll try some more of Remade when there are more episodes available.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
This first episode of Remade was so short that it failed to really capture my attention even though the premise sounded really good.
Yes, it starts with a bang, which is good. But after that I only felt confused and then the episode was already over, leaving me with the feeling that I had no clue what I just finished.
Therefore, I don't know yet whether to continue. I just don't know of the idea of serials really works for me. I like to read the complete story, these 'bitesized' chunks are not enough for me to get invested in a story. Maybe I'll try some more of Remade when there are more episodes available.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
aweichenlaub's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fantastic short piece. It is definitely a good setup for things to come. Reading it felt very much like a pilot episode for a tv series. There is a lot of good character introduction and hooks, but the plot for this first piece is very straightforward. I expect that the future episodes will crank up the complexity quite a bit.
bibliobree's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.0
Not that intriguing and simply illogical. Not in a fun sci-fi anything is possible way but in an way. Also kinda hate the main character. ugh
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diamondxgirl's review against another edition
5.0
As a society, we have become trained to love all things serial. TV shows, podcasts, movies, books! I have to admit, I have serial fatigue. My favorite tv show is going on 12 seasons, Sarah J Maas just announced like 50 billion more sequels to her series, and I just listened to a podcast on episode 86. But when I came across Remade, I was like, WHERE DO I SIGN UP!? Apparently my fatigue does not apply to serialized novels, which are an intriguing concept.
Each release is called an "episode", with 15 episodes making up the full "season". They're written by different authors, including Gwenda Bond and Kiersten White. The first episode is 32 pages long, which means a lot of story has to be packed into a short amount of time. Pack it they do. I can't believe they get so much story into 32 pages! The description above does not describe the first 32 pages, which I imagine are setting the tone for the post-apocalyptic world we are about to enter.
In episode one, we meet Holden and Seyah, who are driving to a cast party after they finish the latest run of a play they're both in. I won't say more than that because then I would be retelling what happens in those 32 pages but really, the story had me hooked from the minute we met them both and now I'm waiting for the entire season to come out. WAITING. The anticipation is killing me, in the best way.
Each release is called an "episode", with 15 episodes making up the full "season". They're written by different authors, including Gwenda Bond and Kiersten White. The first episode is 32 pages long, which means a lot of story has to be packed into a short amount of time. Pack it they do. I can't believe they get so much story into 32 pages! The description above does not describe the first 32 pages, which I imagine are setting the tone for the post-apocalyptic world we are about to enter.
In episode one, we meet Holden and Seyah, who are driving to a cast party after they finish the latest run of a play they're both in. I won't say more than that because then I would be retelling what happens in those 32 pages but really, the story had me hooked from the minute we met them both and now I'm waiting for the entire season to come out. WAITING. The anticipation is killing me, in the best way.