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peterdavies1027's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
zohal99's review
2.0
Ok, this was an okay book but the reasons I did not like it was
a) I felt the character didn't have much depth
b) other than CODE RED it didn't really seem to have a plot
c) It didn't have what I wanted in this book.
Of course I will read the rest of the series but I felt it should have been more intense, dramatic, panic. I felt it was more panic but then also relaxed and *It's okay we will be saved*
Though it was a quick and enjoyable read.
I would be glad to read the rest.
a) I felt the character didn't have much depth
b) other than CODE RED it didn't really seem to have a plot
c) It didn't have what I wanted in this book.
Of course I will read the rest of the series but I felt it should have been more intense, dramatic, panic. I felt it was more panic but then also relaxed and *It's okay we will be saved*
Though it was a quick and enjoyable read.
I would be glad to read the rest.
landscapesofink's review
5.0
This was awesome! I didn't really have any expectations going in, but coming out, just woah! Definitely a book I would've loved when I was younger! Full of action, just awesome. Lots of different POVs, looking at the way character's paths cross, the results of some people's actions on others, different people's opinions on the same event, things like that. If I was Dan, I'd be disgusted having I'd be freaking out! But I'm pleased that And I'm surprised that I'm reading the second book already and I'm halfway through. Just as good! I'm excited to read this series.
Spoiler
all of those rats all over me in the crawl space, and being locked in that cellar filling with water.Spoiler
Dan met Vicky, the girl from the train station, again at the end.Spoiler
Dan actually cut open one of the criminal's handcuffs. I like how that connected together.paulopaperbooksonly's review
1.0
Weak book with weak characters. I didn't care about any of them. The boy in this book is almost as smart and a full grown man. Non-believing characters in my opinion.
zoey1999's review
2.0
Ok, this was an okay book but the reasons I did not like it was
a) I felt the character didn't have much depth
b) other than CODE RED it didn't really seem to have a plot
c) It didn't have what I wanted in this book.
Of course I will read the rest of the series but I felt it should have been more intense, dramatic, panic. I felt it was more panic but then also relaxed and *It's okay we will be saved*
Though it was a quick and enjoyable read.
I would be glad to read the rest.
a) I felt the character didn't have much depth
b) other than CODE RED it didn't really seem to have a plot
c) It didn't have what I wanted in this book.
Of course I will read the rest of the series but I felt it should have been more intense, dramatic, panic. I felt it was more panic but then also relaxed and *It's okay we will be saved*
Though it was a quick and enjoyable read.
I would be glad to read the rest.
amywiley's review
4.0
Rewritten Version:
So I read this book because my boyfriend recommended it to me and it is a book that he finished. Therefore I felt like I had to read it as he doesn't particularly enjoy reading but this kept him going with it.
I like that the chapters were short. If you have read any of my reviews then you will know that I am a sucker for short chapters. They ranged from 7-11 pages each which is great if you like to read a chapter before bed but it also can encourage you to read another chapter which turns into the whole book before you know it. I see this as a good motivator for me to carry on reading.
The reason why this book only got 4/5 stars is because I did not connect to any of the characters. I didn't favour or particularly like any of them. This may be because there were so many and the chapters kept flitting between them all, this also made the story more confusing for me because I would forget about who someone was or where we had left them so I had to try to remember everyone's stories.
The writing style did make me think I was back in an English lesson reading a book as it felt fairly childlike, but this did make it simpler and easier to read. However, when I think a bit more about this book I realise that the main character is young so he wouldn't be writing in a more mature style, especially about a traumatic event like a flood. Therefore I feel that this added to the story, looking back on it.
I also DID NOT like the end. The reunion didn't happen which is what I was holding on for.
All in all I would recommend this book if you want a quick read if you're bored one night.
So I read this book because my boyfriend recommended it to me and it is a book that he finished. Therefore I felt like I had to read it as he doesn't particularly enjoy reading but this kept him going with it.
I like that the chapters were short. If you have read any of my reviews then you will know that I am a sucker for short chapters. They ranged from 7-11 pages each which is great if you like to read a chapter before bed but it also can encourage you to read another chapter which turns into the whole book before you know it. I see this as a good motivator for me to carry on reading.
The reason why this book only got 4/5 stars is because I did not connect to any of the characters. I didn't favour or particularly like any of them. This may be because there were so many and the chapters kept flitting between them all, this also made the story more confusing for me because I would forget about who someone was or where we had left them so I had to try to remember everyone's stories.
The writing style did make me think I was back in an English lesson reading a book as it felt fairly childlike, but this did make it simpler and easier to read. However, when I think a bit more about this book I realise that the main character is young so he wouldn't be writing in a more mature style, especially about a traumatic event like a flood. Therefore I feel that this added to the story, looking back on it.
I also DID NOT like the end. The reunion didn't happen which is what I was holding on for.
All in all I would recommend this book if you want a quick read if you're bored one night.
thatreadhead's review
5.0
This was awesome! I didn't really have any expectations going in, but coming out, just woah! Definitely a book I would've loved when I was younger! Full of action, just awesome. Lots of different POVs, looking at the way character's paths cross, the results of some people's actions on others, different people's opinions on the same event, things like that. If I was Dan, I'd be disgusted having all of those rats all over me in the crawl space, and being locked in that cellar filling with water. I'd be freaking out! But I'm pleased that Dan met Vicky, the girl from the train station, again at the end. And I'm surprised that Dan actually cut open one of the criminal's handcuffs. I like how that connected together. I'm reading the second book already and I'm halfway through. Just as good! I'm excited to read this series.
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