fantasticraccoon's review against another edition
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
jaymeks's review against another edition
3.0
It was ok. Build up and characters were well done, world building lacked a little bit, and the ending was abrupt. Would have liked to have seen a few more pages of info to make the ending that much better. But, not a bad book overall.
harperdrive's review against another edition
4.0
This book was good as a poli sci/sci-fi thriller, but it's much heavier on the poli than the sci-fi. My inner policy geek was very happy.
scornweed's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
meijhen's review against another edition
3.0
Good read. Thought provoking. Took me a little bit to get into it, but I'm glad I didn't put it down.
gnashchick's review against another edition
4.0
It took me a while to warm up to this novel. The first few chapters didn't grab me, but the book has a good reputation so I stuck it out. After the main players are introduced, it gets more interesting. But when things go boom, the narrative finds its feet and the whole plot gets much more interesting.
Toughing out the first few chapters paid off. It's certainly a statement on major corporations becoming governments in a world where it seems anyone can start a small government. This has everything it needs to be a thriller. There's thuggery, misinformation, secrecy, hacking, spying, and security thugs all over the place. I enjoyed the twists, but the ending left too much unsaid. Overall, I'm surprised I would be this entertained by a story about elections.
Toughing out the first few chapters paid off. It's certainly a statement on major corporations becoming governments in a world where it seems anyone can start a small government. This has everything it needs to be a thriller. There's thuggery, misinformation, secrecy, hacking, spying, and security thugs all over the place. I enjoyed the twists, but the ending left too much unsaid. Overall, I'm surprised I would be this entertained by a story about elections.
joelpadgett's review against another edition
medium-paced
4.25
Hit my sweet spot.
Well written; interesting ideas and recognizable people. Glad I stumbled onto this one and looking forward to the rest of the series.
Well written; interesting ideas and recognizable people. Glad I stumbled onto this one and looking forward to the rest of the series.
picaresquity's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
titusfortner's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely interesting ideas, but the characters are extremely flat, and the story didn't feel interesting until toward the very end. I like politics and enjoyed thinking about the future of politics, but this isn't my book.