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ladyoflochness's review against another edition
2.0
The first book of the trilogy is the only one worth reading. I'll pass on anything by this author in the future and I think I've been cured of my "I must complete a series" problem.
dandaneaureads's review against another edition
5.0
AMAZING!!!!!!!! I loved the first two books, but this blew me away. I think it is now my favorite book. I couldn't remember ever deatil from the last two books, but Ryan does a good job reminding the reader of the details from the previous books, but she did it in a way that didn't bore the reader. The love story is amazing and it makes me so happy. I am in love with every character. I cant say enough good things about this book.
poinssetia's review against another edition
3.0
I hate starting and not finishing a series, and I hoped this book would be better. But it's, so how the same as the previous two.
Although the plot follows the previous two books, the writing hasn't improved either.
Although the plot follows the previous two books, the writing hasn't improved either.
librarianinspace's review against another edition
3.0
While I am giving this the same star rating as the other two books in the series, this one was definitely my favorite. The main character, Annah, was by far the least annoying and the most relatable (compared to selfish Mary and whiny Gabry). I considered giving this book four stars, but unfortunately the end felt anti-climactic and boring, ruining it for me a bit. Oh well.
rainmisoa's review against another edition
3.0
Man... this series has been ups and downs and all around for me. At times it was interesting but most of the time it was... not. I love the world and the Unconsecrated. I thought it was fascinating how they were incorporated into the story (even though we don't get much of explanation as to why this happened in the first place but I digress). The characters? Yeah, not so much. It was a constant struggle for me to stay invested whenever the story focused on the characters and their stupidity. BUT! I persevered and, by the end of it, I was glad I read it. If only for the world building aspects.
I said this in my other review of her books, but I think Ryan has excellent ideas but does not know how to execute them well. Her ideas about the Unconsecrated and how the world is basically coming to an end are astounding! It's a concept that makes you want to sit and analyze for hours on end! The horrific imagery that is placed in your head whilst you learn more and more about this world will leave you with jitters. However, I think Ryan struggles with portraying these ideas in a way that's not tedious to the reader. She focuses more on her characters instead of building up her world more. And I would be fine with this... if her characters weren't all a bunch of cardboard cutouts of each other with no motivation to do anything except land with the guy they are currently yearning for. That doesn't make good characters. Not one bit.
Speaking of characters, they go through little character development, if any. Annah was selfish and stupid in the beginning and she ends the same way, except this time she is pining after Catcher instead of Elias, the same two main love interests from The Dead-Tossed Waves. (Yeah, I know. Boring.) Catcher and Elias haven't changed at all from the previous book so whenever they were being focused on, I was bored out of my mind. Gabry is in this one, too... and I really disliked her in the previous book. And guess what? I still don't like her. But at least she was hardly shown in this one. All-in-all, the characters were too dull or too stupid for me to care about any of them. There was only one character, a minor one with no relevance to the "plot," that I actually cared for... and Annah had to go and mess that up, too. (I would say more but it's a bit of a spoiler. It had to do with Dove.)
With that being said, I do love the world. I love the creepy atmosphere this book sets up. I love how, when Ryan focuses on the plot, the book becomes fun and interesting. The writing isn't that great nor are the characters but I think you should read this if you are looking for something that's creepy and you like world building. But if the characters sound too unbearable... you might want to skip this one.
I said this in my other review of her books, but I think Ryan has excellent ideas but does not know how to execute them well. Her ideas about the Unconsecrated and how the world is basically coming to an end are astounding! It's a concept that makes you want to sit and analyze for hours on end! The horrific imagery that is placed in your head whilst you learn more and more about this world will leave you with jitters. However, I think Ryan struggles with portraying these ideas in a way that's not tedious to the reader. She focuses more on her characters instead of building up her world more. And I would be fine with this... if her characters weren't all a bunch of cardboard cutouts of each other with no motivation to do anything except land with the guy they are currently yearning for. That doesn't make good characters. Not one bit.
Speaking of characters, they go through little character development, if any. Annah was selfish and stupid in the beginning and she ends the same way, except this time she is pining after Catcher instead of Elias, the same two main love interests from The Dead-Tossed Waves. (Yeah, I know. Boring.) Catcher and Elias haven't changed at all from the previous book so whenever they were being focused on, I was bored out of my mind. Gabry is in this one, too... and I really disliked her in the previous book. And guess what? I still don't like her. But at least she was hardly shown in this one. All-in-all, the characters were too dull or too stupid for me to care about any of them. There was only one character, a minor one with no relevance to the "plot," that I actually cared for... and Annah had to go and mess that up, too. (I would say more but it's a bit of a spoiler. It had to do with Dove.)
With that being said, I do love the world. I love the creepy atmosphere this book sets up. I love how, when Ryan focuses on the plot, the book becomes fun and interesting. The writing isn't that great nor are the characters but I think you should read this if you are looking for something that's creepy and you like world building. But if the characters sound too unbearable... you might want to skip this one.
octagonal's review against another edition
4.0
This one is definitely my favorite of the three. Catcher and his angst, I just can't resist it. Annah is also the least irritating of the heroines. She's actually quite badass.
The ending is so hopeful, it's kind of sad. It's sweet, and nice, but then... the horde will catch up eventually, and everyone's just going to end up a zombie. Except Catcher, who will be alone and sad. BUT HEY, this is what apocalypse stories involve.
Here's to hoping Catcher really can't spread the infection...
The ending is so hopeful, it's kind of sad. It's sweet, and nice, but then... the horde will catch up eventually, and everyone's just going to end up a zombie. Except Catcher, who will be alone and sad. BUT HEY, this is what apocalypse stories involve.
Here's to hoping Catcher really can't spread the infection...
octagonal's review
3.0
Original 2011 review here.
Ok, this one did the best of standing up to the did-i-really-like-it or was-my-past-self-an-idiot test. Still not as good as I thought it would be, but so much better than the first one.
Ok, this one did the best of standing up to the did-i-really-like-it or was-my-past-self-an-idiot test. Still not as good as I thought it would be, but so much better than the first one.
looloolibby's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
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? Yes
3.0
a_book_and_a_bun's review against another edition
3.0
Although this was my least favorite book of the trilogy, I still binge read it just as fast as the first two. I found the story to be interesting but felt that it was a bit too far fetched for my taste. Overall would give it 3.5 stars.
emilyusuallyreading's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book. It's the third in a trilogy, but I think it is my favorite of the three. The first chapter of The Dark and Hollow Places, where Annah is introduced as the protagonist surviving in the Dark City , was stunningly written. I love the way Carrie Ryan sets each scene. She uses all 5 of her senses beautifully and strikingly. Annah's character is so much more of a fighter than that of her sister in The Dead-Tossed Waves, and I found myself admiring Catcher so much more than I had before. Carrie Ryan is not afraid to dive into the violent, frightening, and shocking scenes that would be found in a zombie-laden world. This was one of the best young adult stories I've read in a while.