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carrie2379's review against another edition
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
lyraggs's review against another edition
4.0
Me gusto mucho, el libro es bastante entretenido, me atrapo, termine deborandolo en un par de dias, y me fui inmediatamente con el segundo.
Soy de esas personas que le encanta leer historias enfocadas mas en su trama que lo dan tanto hilo al romance (me llega a cansar eso) pero con La Prueba, no fue asi, pero eso no quiere decir que no tenga esos toquesitos, ya que nuestra protagonista tiene un interes amoroso unico.
En cuanto a los personajes y su desarrollo sin duda el mejor fue el de Cia (su nombre completo me encanto, Malencia) la manera en como va viendo atreves de las pruebas y las trampas, su actitud que por mas desafio que le pusieran no se volvió negativa.
En cuanto a los secundarios, avia momentos en que no podia confiar en Tomas y me daba algo de espinita Will pero tal vez porque aun como es me gusto mucho su personaje.
En conclusión, "La Prueba", es uno de mis favoritos este año por la manera que me hizo sentir esos dias, y la manera que mi mente me hacia imaginar las escenas futuras.
Soy de esas personas que le encanta leer historias enfocadas mas en su trama que lo dan tanto hilo al romance (me llega a cansar eso) pero con La Prueba, no fue asi, pero eso no quiere decir que no tenga esos toquesitos, ya que nuestra protagonista tiene un interes amoroso unico.
En cuanto a los personajes y su desarrollo sin duda el mejor fue el de Cia (su nombre completo me encanto, Malencia) la manera en como va viendo atreves de las pruebas y las trampas, su actitud que por mas desafio que le pusieran no se volvió negativa.
En cuanto a los secundarios, avia momentos en que no podia confiar en Tomas y me daba algo de espinita Will pero tal vez porque aun como es me gusto mucho su personaje.
En conclusión, "La Prueba", es uno de mis favoritos este año por la manera que me hizo sentir esos dias, y la manera que mi mente me hacia imaginar las escenas futuras.
222tayah's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
benjiblitz's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I found this book to be super predictable and boring. The writing was bland and I struggled to get through it all
kosmond's review against another edition
3.0
**Original Review posted here
Right off the top there are similarities to The Hunger Games. Essentially, there are different colonies and chosen young adults are to go through a Testing to deem them qualified to attend University. Once chosen they are swept away from their families, joined with the other candidates among the United Common Wealth and put through a series of tests. They are then eliminated with either poor marks and/or death and the others move on until you complete the final test. Sound familiar?
The Testing, a first YA novel from Joelle Charbonneau was a very addictive read. I was always wanting to continue my reading to see the fate of each person, whether they passed the test or not. I was always on the edge of my seat awaiting the outcome of the tests. Would so and so succeed? Would they fail and if so, what would the consequences be. The Testing was full of heart-pounding moments and chilling details.
Cia, the main character from the Five Lakes colony was chosen for The Testing but before she left, her father who was tested years before gives her some advice and tells her as much as he can about his experience. Once their conversation is finished and Cia is on her own, all she can think about is how pass and stay alive and hopefully see her family once again. But the one sentence that her father said will stick with Cia (and the reader for that matter) is "Trust no one". These words will haunt Cia in her most vulnerable state and question who she can really trust. Tomas, her childhood friend and fellow colony member surely is a good and trustworthy alliance but as the Testing goes into survival mode she starts to wonder if she can really trust him.
There are so many great characters in The Testing and they all add something unique and meaningful to the novel. The Testing is written with great ease and has a story that needs to be told and I cannot wait until book #2 comes out to see where Joelle Charbonneau will take us next. For those who loved The Hunger Games, this will get your heart racing again, and if you haven't read The Hunger Games yet, you should give The Testing a go, you'll be sure to enjoy it.
Right off the top there are similarities to The Hunger Games. Essentially, there are different colonies and chosen young adults are to go through a Testing to deem them qualified to attend University. Once chosen they are swept away from their families, joined with the other candidates among the United Common Wealth and put through a series of tests. They are then eliminated with either poor marks and/or death and the others move on until you complete the final test. Sound familiar?
The Testing, a first YA novel from Joelle Charbonneau was a very addictive read. I was always wanting to continue my reading to see the fate of each person, whether they passed the test or not. I was always on the edge of my seat awaiting the outcome of the tests. Would so and so succeed? Would they fail and if so, what would the consequences be. The Testing was full of heart-pounding moments and chilling details.
Cia, the main character from the Five Lakes colony was chosen for The Testing but before she left, her father who was tested years before gives her some advice and tells her as much as he can about his experience. Once their conversation is finished and Cia is on her own, all she can think about is how pass and stay alive and hopefully see her family once again. But the one sentence that her father said will stick with Cia (and the reader for that matter) is "Trust no one". These words will haunt Cia in her most vulnerable state and question who she can really trust. Tomas, her childhood friend and fellow colony member surely is a good and trustworthy alliance but as the Testing goes into survival mode she starts to wonder if she can really trust him.
There are so many great characters in The Testing and they all add something unique and meaningful to the novel. The Testing is written with great ease and has a story that needs to be told and I cannot wait until book #2 comes out to see where Joelle Charbonneau will take us next. For those who loved The Hunger Games, this will get your heart racing again, and if you haven't read The Hunger Games yet, you should give The Testing a go, you'll be sure to enjoy it.
bethybookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Dystopian, fabulous story, on edge of seat, second time reading it.
liakeller's review against another edition
3.0
YA book along the lines of the Hunger Games. Kept my interest but not great.
reagans_reads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
fast-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
rb4299's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5