aaron_j136's review against another edition
1.0
1.5 stars
this book was DUMB
the reason it gets a 1.5 star is because it was quick to read, action packed and I liked the relationship between Wylie and Jasper. The rest was literal trash, all over the place stupid, with easy to see twists. This isn't the worst book I've ever read but it was just so silly
this book was DUMB
the reason it gets a 1.5 star is because it was quick to read, action packed and I liked the relationship between Wylie and Jasper. The rest was literal trash, all over the place stupid, with easy to see twists. This isn't the worst book I've ever read but it was just so silly
erinarkin20's review against another edition
3.0
The Outliers by Kimberly McCreight was a book I was interested in getting my hands on as I love a good mystery/thriller. This one fell a bit short for me based on my expectations. There were a number of things I didn’t love about the story and overall the characters just drove me nuts.
With that said, I thought the pacing of the story was done well and the twists and turns definitely kept me guessing. As I mentioned, I didn’t care for any of the characters really which is tough because that is usually what gets me tied into a book.
I will probably pick up the next book in the series just based on the ending and thank you to Edelweiss for the review copy!
With that said, I thought the pacing of the story was done well and the twists and turns definitely kept me guessing. As I mentioned, I didn’t care for any of the characters really which is tough because that is usually what gets me tied into a book.
I will probably pick up the next book in the series just based on the ending and thank you to Edelweiss for the review copy!
tbow's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
luluzz's review against another edition
5.0
Segunda lectura de este libro, leído como parte del desafío entre casas de la copa de las casas. X de Expecto Patronum.
Me acuerdo de mi primera lectura, que me mantuvo todo el tiempo en vilo. En esta segunda, a pesar de que ya sabía lo que pasaba, sucedió igual. No podía dejarlo, y volví a enamorarme de un libro del que me desprendí porque nunca iba a poder completar la saga (tengo planes de completarla y leerla en inglés).
Este libro, a pesar de ser la primera entrega de una saga, no es tan introductorio. Lo que nos conduce a los siguientes tomos se empieza a presentar pasando mediados del libro, sin que la parte previa sea aburrida: esta llena de acción y nos proporciona muchos datos importantes que nos dejan pequeñas pistas, evitando así momentos donde todo termine solucionándose como por arte de magia.
Esta relectura me devolvió las ganas de leer la tercera parte, la que nunca fue traducida porque el mundo no es una fábrica de conceder deseos...
Parte del desafío incluía hablar de un recuerdo feliz... en este último tiempo no se me ocurren muchos, pero creo que el día que me recibí es sin duda uno de los más felices de mi vida.
Me acuerdo de mi primera lectura, que me mantuvo todo el tiempo en vilo. En esta segunda, a pesar de que ya sabía lo que pasaba, sucedió igual. No podía dejarlo, y volví a enamorarme de un libro del que me desprendí porque nunca iba a poder completar la saga (tengo planes de completarla y leerla en inglés).
Este libro, a pesar de ser la primera entrega de una saga, no es tan introductorio. Lo que nos conduce a los siguientes tomos se empieza a presentar pasando mediados del libro, sin que la parte previa sea aburrida: esta llena de acción y nos proporciona muchos datos importantes que nos dejan pequeñas pistas, evitando así momentos donde todo termine solucionándose como por arte de magia.
Esta relectura me devolvió las ganas de leer la tercera parte, la que nunca fue traducida porque el mundo no es una fábrica de conceder deseos...
Parte del desafío incluía hablar de un recuerdo feliz... en este último tiempo no se me ocurren muchos, pero creo que el día que me recibí es sin duda uno de los más felices de mi vida.
chelsbells1994's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mabs_grace's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
bridget_books's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
The start of this book is very much “typical mystery novel” and I was a little bored. About halfway it turned into sci-fi that I wasn’t anticipating and tried to justify itself being realistic when it seemed anything but. It did get much more interesting (though still somewhat predictable) after that and made me more invested through the end, but I’m not sure it leaves me wanting to continue on with the series
dee_farbz's review against another edition
2.0
Honestly I loved the first section of this book but then Very quickly it got contrived and convoluted. If you’re looking for a mystery novel this is not the book for you. I would say this borders on mystical realism but it needs too much explanation that doesn’t actually make that much sense. Everyone is telling stories that aren’t true and then those stories aren’t true and neither are those ones and so the truth is hard to follow when it comes to what is actually going on. The attempt at plot twists falls short and parts even seemed ridiculous
reviewsfromabookworm's review against another edition
2.0
This didn't work for me, for many reasons.
1. Blurb giving away the main plot point... that you don't find out till 400 pages. Took away all shock and surprise.
2. The unnecessary length of this novel.
3. Horribly abrupt end and giant cliffhanger.
Full review to come.
1. Blurb giving away the main plot point... that you don't find out till 400 pages. Took away all shock and surprise.
2. The unnecessary length of this novel.
3. Horribly abrupt end and giant cliffhanger.
Full review to come.
leyendoconamor's review against another edition
3.0
Todavía no sé qué pensar de éste libro, pero lo bueno es que se lee rapidísimo.