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sophiapeony's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lalawoman416's review against another edition
4.0
The inspiration for Devo and House of Pain.... So it must be worth reading.
key_lime_cake's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
singhrat's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-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
4.0
draven_deathcrush's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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
2.5
I've always wanted to read something from this author, and I think this might be the only one I read. While it was a quick read, and it was very cinematic, so it was good for getting out of my reading slump, I usually prefer more flowery writing with good quotes. I also wasn't a fan of a lot of the language used in this book, especially the language towards the creatures. Besides that, it was an interesting concept, and it was a quick read. It made me think about the kangaroo dudes from Tank Girl.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, and Racism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Gun violence, and Blood
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Alcohol
carouselbuckets's review against another edition
4.0
Be careful what you wish for. Scientific experimentation often has unintended consequences. Food for thought in this era of people being worried about COVID vaccine side effects. (Disclosure: I’m a primary care doc and adamantly support everyone getting the vaccine but hear about patients’ concerns all day)
em_and_ems's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
emily_gaynier's review against another edition
3.0
I should've finished this book days ago! But life kept getting in the way.
I found this story to be just okay. Interesting but okay. I had a hard time with the descriptions though. I felt like I couldn't picture what was being written.
I became attached to some of the beasts on the island. I was even shocked by a scene towards the end of the book. But I liked these creatures about as much as I liked the main character, which really wasn't that much. Prendick is very smart and resourceful, but I just didn't like him.
Also the cult like overtones were a bit annoying. I understand why it was there, but I wasn't a fan.
I found this story to be just okay. Interesting but okay. I had a hard time with the descriptions though. I felt like I couldn't picture what was being written.
I became attached to some of the beasts on the island. I was even shocked by a scene towards the end of the book. But I liked these creatures about as much as I liked the main character, which really wasn't that much. Prendick is very smart and resourceful, but I just didn't like him.
Also the cult like overtones were a bit annoying. I understand why it was there, but I wasn't a fan.
bit101's review against another edition
4.0
It occurred to me about 2/3 of the way through this that it is the precursor to Jurassic Park. Crazy scientist on a remote island creates a new form of life that he eventually loses control of and it starts killing everyone. Nature 1, science 0.