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roaannaqp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Drug use
Moderate: Drug abuse
Minor: Death and Murder
emilylovesgoodbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Death of parent
musicalchikaan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Incest
Minor: Incest and Murder
bitofkit's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Incest
maybephasing's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Drug abuse and Incest
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Alcohol, and Classism
agameofbooksblog's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
One of the book's strengths is its ability to create a vivid and mesmerizing setting. The concept of a tower that stretches into the sky, with each floor representing a different social class and lifestyle, is brilliantly executed. McGee's attention to detail paints a picture of a luxurious yet complex society, complete with extravagant parties, advanced technology, and the allure of the unknown. The descriptions of the tower's opulent interiors and the glamorous lives of its residents provide a tantalizing glimpse into a future that is both glamorous and unsettling.
The characters in "The Thousandth Floor" are multifaceted and well-rounded, each with their own secrets, desires, and struggles. Their interconnected lives and intertwining storylines create a sense of intrigue and suspense. The forbidden romances and tangled relationships add an extra layer of complexity to the narrative, keeping readers invested and eager to uncover the outcomes. While the book juggles multiple perspectives, McGee expertly weaves them together, ensuring that each character's voice is distinct and compelling. Overall, "The Thousandth Floor" is an enthralling and imaginative read that will appeal to fans of futuristic settings, intriguing characters, and a healthy dose of mystery.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Toxic friendship
mjl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, and Drug use
ceciletaylor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I decided I couldn't rate it higher than I have however for a couple reasons:
Having said all that thought, I still gave it 4.25 as I really did enjoy reading it, I just had a couple qualms.
Graphic: Drug abuse and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Incest, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Abandonment
lavend3r_cactus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Drug abuse and Drug use
Moderate: Death, Incest, and Alcohol
sarah2438's review
1.0
I really can't think of any redeeming factors for this book.
These teenagers are so fricken dumb. I thought this would be like a futuristic Gossip Girl, which is definitely what it was going for, but the drama wasn't even intriguing.
The worldbuilding is nonexistent-- the building exists, but it seems like so does a lot of New York, but maybe there's been some sort of climate crisis? And why do people live on the lower floors of this building, where they're treated like trash, if they can just live somewhere else? The constant name-dropping of all these fancy tech gadgets we didn't know anything about was honestly so annoying.
Oh and then there's the fricken INCEST. Yeah. This book went there. I would even say that's the main romance of the book.
Then there's the fact that no skin colors are ever mentioned until the very end, when the crazy drug addict is casually revealed to be black. That felt pretty yikes.
It wasn't even fun to get through, but by the time I realized how much I disliked it and how it wasn't getting any better, I was in too deep. I needed to finish it so I could rightfully give it a 1 star.
Moderate: Drug abuse and Classism