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narbine's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Abortion
candority's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
Unfortunately, The Minders is my least favourite John Marrs book so far, but he is still the king of unique concepts and I love that he is creating this little universe for his sci-fi/techno-thrillers! You should definitely read The One and The Passengers before picking this one up, as there are major spoilers for both of those books in this one. I felt like there was a lack of tension in this book, as compared to the other two. It became pretty clear early on where the story was going and although there were several twists along the way, I wasn’t nearly as shocked or engaged as I normally am with Marrs’s books. Don’t get me wrong, I still enjoyed The Minders but it wasn’t quite as good as the first two in this world/series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Minor: Abortion
thecatladybooknook_penny's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Before you read this book, I HIGHLY encourage you to read The Passengers and The One first. There are spoilers in the first few pages of this book for those books AND the characters in this book are living their lives based upon actions that have happen in The Passengers and The One.
Four people are chosen based on their answers to a puzzle to be The Minders, people who have governmental data embedded in their bodies in order to protect the data and classified information from hackers until the government can make their systems hack-proof. I FLEW through this book just as I did the previously mentioned books. The chapters are super short which lends to fast reading and the story is very engaging. Twists and turns pop up where you least expect which adds to wanting to read this book in a sitting or two.
Fans of Blake Crouch would appreciate these 3 books. I highly recommend!
Four people are chosen based on their answers to a puzzle to be The Minders, people who have governmental data embedded in their bodies in order to protect the data and classified information from hackers until the government can make their systems hack-proof. I FLEW through this book just as I did the previously mentioned books. The chapters are super short which lends to fast reading and the story is very engaging. Twists and turns pop up where you least expect which adds to wanting to read this book in a sitting or two.
Fans of Blake Crouch would appreciate these 3 books. I highly recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Minor: Self harm and Abortion
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