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lya06's review against another edition
3.0
Qui la recensione completa: http://bookland89.blogspot.com/2011/02/recensione-torment-di-lauren-kate.html
Ho letto Fallen un pó di tempo fa e sinceramente non ne sono rimasta molto colpita, è stata una lettura veloce ed indolore, nel senso che non mi è rimasto nulla al termine, sembrava solo una lunga introduzione.
Torment continua la storia abbozzata nel primo volume, Luce la protagonista è costretta, perché braccata da diversi nemici(ancora peró non si capisce bene il motivo di questa caccia), a nascondersi in una scuola in California mentre Daniel cerca in tutti i modi di difenderla. La nuova scuola dalle descrizioni è davvero un paradiso, direi che piacerebbe a tutti noi poterla frequentare, è vicina all’oceano, è molto free sia nelle regole, che sono praticamente assenti, sia nelle lezioni alternative che sono adatte a studenti molto particolari che hanno tracce di DNA angelico nel proprio patrimonio genetico. Ovviamente Luce incontra vecchi conoscenti ed incontra nuovi amici ma soprattutto,per buona parte del libro, si strugge per la lontananza del suo eterno amore Daniel.
Ho letto Fallen un pó di tempo fa e sinceramente non ne sono rimasta molto colpita, è stata una lettura veloce ed indolore, nel senso che non mi è rimasto nulla al termine, sembrava solo una lunga introduzione.
Torment continua la storia abbozzata nel primo volume, Luce la protagonista è costretta, perché braccata da diversi nemici(ancora peró non si capisce bene il motivo di questa caccia), a nascondersi in una scuola in California mentre Daniel cerca in tutti i modi di difenderla. La nuova scuola dalle descrizioni è davvero un paradiso, direi che piacerebbe a tutti noi poterla frequentare, è vicina all’oceano, è molto free sia nelle regole, che sono praticamente assenti, sia nelle lezioni alternative che sono adatte a studenti molto particolari che hanno tracce di DNA angelico nel proprio patrimonio genetico. Ovviamente Luce incontra vecchi conoscenti ed incontra nuovi amici ma soprattutto,per buona parte del libro, si strugge per la lontananza del suo eterno amore Daniel.
lavendermarch's review against another edition
4.0
Reread Jan. 2018: I never liked this one as much as the other three, but it does reveal some interesting stuff, even if there's not a ton of Daniel and there's lot of heart-wrenching stuff. 4 stars.
krystalthedealer's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing.
Full of torment for both the reader and Luce.
Full of torment for both the reader and Luce.
emmagiri's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
jessi_readss's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
These books are purely vibe reads.
Daniel irritated me so badly in this one. Like yes, let’s keep not giving the girl who has no memories no answers what so ever and expect her to just “behave” like your good little girl. Boy no.
I feel Luce, because I think about what if that happened to me, I am told I am somebody’s great love and I die in every lifetime when I kiss him, except for this one. But I can’t remember any of those lifetimes or what started this “curse” to begin with. Luce is going through it and needs answers and I hope she finds them herself.
Daniel irritated me so badly in this one. Like yes, let’s keep not giving the girl who has no memories no answers what so ever and expect her to just “behave” like your good little girl. Boy no.
I feel Luce, because I think about what if that happened to me, I am told I am somebody’s great love and I die in every lifetime when I kiss him, except for this one. But I can’t remember any of those lifetimes or what started this “curse” to begin with. Luce is going through it and needs answers and I hope she finds them herself.
authortristenwillis's review against another edition
2.0
Honestly, i liked the first book of this series. I thought that it was interesting and mysterious, however the sequels did this series no justice and i didnt enjoy the ending.
kosmond's review against another edition
3.0
My Review: This is the second installment of Fallen, and it too has a gorgeous cover. I think that Fallen and Torment have some of the most appealing covers I've seen in a while. They are so eerie, yet simple with the black and white and grey detials. Once again, the dress the girl is wearing is killer. Seriously, even if you don't like these books, they are worth having on your book shelf just to look at.
I read Fallen, and I did enjoy reading it (review here), so it was a given that I would read Torment. At first, I wasn't completely sold that this would be up to par with the first, but then, a little ways in, things got good. And then near the end, I didn't want to put the book down.
Luce went off to Shoreline, a school with unusually gifted children. Here we meet her roommate Shelby, and right away I liked her! Sure, she has attitude, and a huge chip on her shoulder, but we get to really meet her, and she's a great person, and a great friend. Miles is another character that pops into Luces' life and I couldn't help but like him too. He seems genuine and sincere and like the right friend for Luce. We didn't get to see Daniel as much as I would have liked (for obvious reasons) but when we did see him, Lauren Kate left mystery hanging in the air and had me wanting more!
Lauren Kate describes things in Torment with great detail. As I was reading, I was able to picture Shorline and it's gorgeous surroundings, and it was beautiful!
Torment is a good read, and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens in the third book, Passion.
I read Fallen, and I did enjoy reading it (review here), so it was a given that I would read Torment. At first, I wasn't completely sold that this would be up to par with the first, but then, a little ways in, things got good. And then near the end, I didn't want to put the book down.
Luce went off to Shoreline, a school with unusually gifted children. Here we meet her roommate Shelby, and right away I liked her! Sure, she has attitude, and a huge chip on her shoulder, but we get to really meet her, and she's a great person, and a great friend. Miles is another character that pops into Luces' life and I couldn't help but like him too. He seems genuine and sincere and like the right friend for Luce. We didn't get to see Daniel as much as I would have liked (for obvious reasons) but when we did see him, Lauren Kate left mystery hanging in the air and had me wanting more!
Lauren Kate describes things in Torment with great detail. As I was reading, I was able to picture Shorline and it's gorgeous surroundings, and it was beautiful!
Torment is a good read, and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens in the third book, Passion.
chrisjohns19's review against another edition
5.0
I loved LOVED loved this book! I felt every emotion possible. Waiting for Passion to come out is going to be torture.
mikmik2's review against another edition
2.0
2/5
(I read the Dutch translation which has 300 pages)
I don't think I've ever complained about a book this much. You see, it was a nice concept, but Luce spoiled it all. She acts so stupid and it takes her about 200 pages to figure out I am very interested to see how this all ends but I don't know if I'll be able to read the other books, mainly bc her stupidity. Ugh.
(I read the Dutch translation which has 300 pages)
I don't think I've ever complained about a book this much. You see, it was a nice concept, but Luce spoiled it all. She acts so stupid and it takes her about 200 pages to figure out