ivinklerkomaric's review against another edition
3.0
Priča o "problemima" i "patnjama" mladih bogataša (osjeti li se moja ironija?) u New Yorku budućnosti, sve umotano u SF s robotima pomagačima, letećim pladnjevima koji sami raznose cugu na zabavama, ekstra brzim vlakom koji od New Yorka u Pariz stiže za svega par sati, dok svi žive u ogromnom neboderu koja se zove Toranj, ima 1000 katova i stoji na mjestu gdje je nekad bio Central Park.
U svom tom glamuru bogatih naziru se i neki pravi problemi - velike razlike između bogatih i siromašnih, problemi s drogom, gubitak roditelja, otuđenost...
Knjiga nije loša, ali me nekako ta tematika više baš ne zanima. Vjerojatno bih bila oduševljena da imam 15-16 godina. Osim toga to je tek prvi dio i sad ako želim vidjeti kako će priča završiti, moram čekati nastavke.
U svom tom glamuru bogatih naziru se i neki pravi problemi - velike razlike između bogatih i siromašnih, problemi s drogom, gubitak roditelja, otuđenost...
Knjiga nije loša, ali me nekako ta tematika više baš ne zanima. Vjerojatno bih bila oduševljena da imam 15-16 godina. Osim toga to je tek prvi dio i sad ako želim vidjeti kako će priča završiti, moram čekati nastavke.
little_big_bookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
* 3.5 stars *
En general es una historia que he disfrutado , al principio me ha costado un poco engancharme creo que debido a la variedad de puntos de vista pero despues he disfrutado la historia de los personajes (sobre todo me interesaban Rylin y Eris).
Algo que debo añadir es que no entiendo la frustrante necesidad de la mayoria de personajes a no hablar y contar la verdad , siento que muchos de los problemas no eran problemas reales y que si se hubieran hablado las cosas serian distintas . No se si es un recurso de la autora para mantener la trama interesante o simplemente que de verdad piensa que guardar secretos es lo mejor ... sinceramente si habia partes en las que sentia que los problemas eran un poco absurdos y que se hubieran podido solucionar siendo sincero y hablando las cosas .
No me malinterpreteis la historia es interesante (sobretodo como lectura de verano) y el mundo futurista esta bastante bien construido aunque creo que en la version en español hay algunos fallos.
En general es una historia que he disfrutado , al principio me ha costado un poco engancharme creo que debido a la variedad de puntos de vista pero despues he disfrutado la historia de los personajes (sobre todo me interesaban Rylin y Eris).
Algo que debo añadir es que no entiendo la frustrante necesidad de la mayoria de personajes a no hablar y contar la verdad , siento que muchos de los problemas no eran problemas reales y que si se hubieran hablado las cosas serian distintas . No se si es un recurso de la autora para mantener la trama interesante o simplemente que de verdad piensa que guardar secretos es lo mejor ... sinceramente si habia partes en las que sentia que los problemas eran un poco absurdos y que se hubieran podido solucionar siendo sincero y hablando las cosas .
No me malinterpreteis la historia es interesante (sobretodo como lectura de verano) y el mundo futurista esta bastante bien construido aunque creo que en la version en español hay algunos fallos.
aesarctic's review against another edition
3.0
I have lots to say about this book, but instead of typing it all out, all I'm going to say is that I real-timed all of my reactions to one of my friends and that was probably the best part. There's a lot in this book, and it's very fun to try and explain.
jennkurrie's review against another edition
3.0
#1/2017 .. Interesting drama set in the future with class struggles. Not quite sure why this needs to be a series.
agsztyl's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
rachelsherouse's review against another edition
3.0
I picked up this book because a new favorite podcast (Young Adulting) read it and was planning to review it. They billed it as a futuristic YA Gossip Girl, so I knew I would like it or at least enjoy the premise. It is indeed similar to a futuristic Gossip Girl, but with MURDER and more drugs!
Yep, this book was a fun fast read. I won’t get into the plot here. This is a great summer read if you like beautiful teenaged spoiled rich girls and the troubled boys who love them. The futuristic concept of NYC is incredibly creative and relatable at the same time. The author does a great job of world building. It’s a familiar setting but also completely different!
No complaints on the writing or dialogue. This author did a great job with relatable characters and allowing us to shift perspectives easily.
However, I will saying the brother/sister love plot line was icky. I can floss last it because this is a YA novel, but it was gross. I don’t care that he was adopted, it is just weird. Not as bad as Flowers in the Attic, but still, the book is flirting with invest.
I really wish the one non-straight relationship wasn’t ended by killing off one of the ladies. I was happy to see this book treating their relationship so well and on equal footing with all the love interests, but now we don’t have that to look forward in the sequels.
Incest and boring straight relationships only aside, I’ll most likely be reading the sequels.
Yep, this book was a fun fast read. I won’t get into the plot here. This is a great summer read if you like beautiful teenaged spoiled rich girls and the troubled boys who love them. The futuristic concept of NYC is incredibly creative and relatable at the same time. The author does a great job of world building. It’s a familiar setting but also completely different!
No complaints on the writing or dialogue. This author did a great job with relatable characters and allowing us to shift perspectives easily.
However, I will saying the brother/sister love plot line was icky. I can floss last it because this is a YA novel, but it was gross. I don’t care that he was adopted, it is just weird. Not as bad as Flowers in the Attic, but still, the book is flirting with invest.
I really wish the one non-straight relationship wasn’t ended by killing off one of the ladies. I was happy to see this book treating their relationship so well and on equal footing with all the love interests, but now we don’t have that to look forward in the sequels.
Incest and boring straight relationships only aside, I’ll most likely be reading the sequels.
danielamontoya's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Incest
laurenc18's review against another edition
3.0
I am still a little confused by the plot. There were way too many characters, and it was difficult following all the storylines. I liked how they connected at the end even if it was briefly I just wish I understood a little more how they all connected.
roosg07's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25