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hilmi's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.75
I am surprised at the high rating of this book. I acknowledge that the world-setting is interesting (if not fully fleshed-out or logical) and the premise of 5 minds in 1 body was also interesting. Given this, the 5 don't have distinct voices (we are told they are different but they sound the same). The plot was thin as all heck, with a roster of 8 characters total. It took about 20% of the book for me to figure out who and why, the how was later since I needed more exposure to the rules of the world - about 50%. Boring and ill-written despite a promising premise.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Rape, and Murder
Minor: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
mmiria's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Rape, and Murder
vik_reads_books's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Earth's population has grown out of control so life spans are now limited... unless you choose to become a commune! Nearly 25 years ago Alex, Kate, Sierra, Ben and Mike choose to do this and there minds were combined into 1 body they can live for a combined age of 150 but only get 4 hours per cycle.
The premise of this book really intrigued me and it didn't disappoint! The 5 vote to go along to a death park where you can play games in an attempt to win more time to add to your lifespan so they can get upgrades with there next body.
Whilst there Kate accepts a deal that seems to go to be true and it turns out it is.
I loved how it went between the 5 different personalities/characters seeing how they spent there 4 hours and how they all start to turn on each other when Mike goes missing! It also gave quick flashbacks to how they all decided to be a commune as well as what happened in Montreal,which caused more rifts.
This book kept me guessing the whole way through trying to work out who was behind everything. The games they took place in where really good as well I liked you could try and join in with some to work out the clues.
As as said this book kept me guessing the whole way along and I actually gasped at the final twist at the end! I just didn't see it coming!
This was a great dystopian/sci-fi whodunit and is definitely worth a read
The premise of this book really intrigued me and it didn't disappoint! The 5 vote to go along to a death park where you can play games in an attempt to win more time to add to your lifespan so they can get upgrades with there next body.
Whilst there Kate accepts a deal that seems to go to be true and it turns out it is.
I loved how it went between the 5 different personalities/characters seeing how they spent there 4 hours and how they all start to turn on each other when Mike goes missing! It also gave quick flashbacks to how they all decided to be a commune as well as what happened in Montreal,which caused more rifts.
This book kept me guessing the whole way through trying to work out who was behind everything. The games they took place in where really good as well I liked you could try and join in with some to work out the clues.
As as said this book kept me guessing the whole way along and I actually gasped at the final twist at the end! I just didn't see it coming!
This was a great dystopian/sci-fi whodunit and is definitely worth a read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Suicide, Blood, and Murder
rachel_reads_sometimes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Fatphobia, Rape, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, and Stalking