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auroara's review against another edition
4.0
Wie auch seine Mutter, hat Adam die Gabe, Todesdaten von Menschen zu sehen, wenn er ihnen in die Augen sieht. Doch Adam spürt auch, wie sie sterben. Als er mit seiner Oma von Weston nach London ziehen muss, sieht er dort überall Menschen mit der selben Zahl. Fast die Hälfte der Menschen wird am 1.1.2028 sterben. An seiner neuen Schule begenet er Sarah, die panische Angst vor ihm hat. Doch Adam spürt, dass sie glücklich sterben wird - und er ist bei ihr.
Das Buch spielt im Jahr 2027 und es ist ganz schön erschreckend, wenn man darüber nachdenkt, wie das in der Zukunft alles sein wird. Es gab viele spannende und emotionale Szenen, jedoch kommt das Buch meiner Meinung nach nicht an den Vorgänger ran. Die Kapiteln werden einmal aus der Sicht von Adam, mal aus Sarahs Sicht geschrieben. Man erfährt in den ersten Kapiteln des Buches, warum Sarah so eine Angst vor Adam hat - und weiß dann auch schon ungefähr wie das Ende sein wird. Und das hatte ich mir wirklich spannender vorgestellt. Klar ist das, was zwischen Anfang und Ende ist, auch teilweise sehr packend, allerdings hatte ich so meine Probleme mit Sarah. Sie war einfach so naiv, rücksichtslos, egoistisch - und dann, an anderen Stellen, doch wieder so sympatisch. Das Buch ist nicht schlecht, aber ich habe mir mehr erhofft.
Das Buch spielt im Jahr 2027 und es ist ganz schön erschreckend, wenn man darüber nachdenkt, wie das in der Zukunft alles sein wird. Es gab viele spannende und emotionale Szenen, jedoch kommt das Buch meiner Meinung nach nicht an den Vorgänger ran. Die Kapiteln werden einmal aus der Sicht von Adam, mal aus Sarahs Sicht geschrieben. Man erfährt in den ersten Kapiteln des Buches, warum Sarah so eine Angst vor Adam hat - und weiß dann auch schon ungefähr wie das Ende sein wird. Und das hatte ich mir wirklich spannender vorgestellt. Klar ist das, was zwischen Anfang und Ende ist, auch teilweise sehr packend, allerdings hatte ich so meine Probleme mit Sarah. Sie war einfach so naiv, rücksichtslos, egoistisch - und dann, an anderen Stellen, doch wieder so sympatisch. Das Buch ist nicht schlecht, aber ich habe mir mehr erhofft.
toastymaloney's review against another edition
3.0
The first book of the series is haunting and eerie. The Chaos is no different. The story is about Adam, whom we met in the first book, and how he sees number when he looks into someones eyes. That number refers to that persons death date. He has noticed he is meeting more and more people with 01012027. He, unlike his mother, doesn't just see the number, he also feels how the persons death will feel like. He's felt suffocation from drowning, burning by fire, and many other horrendous deaths. He meets a girl, Sarah, who is troubled, but with whom he feels an instant connection. Their journey is a rough one, and sad too, but they do everything they can to help themselves and others. An interesting read. I wonder where the next book will take us.
clairereviews's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely loved this second instalment of the Numbers series. Well written, great characters, fast paced and exciting. Endearing leading characters in Adam and Sarah, plus of course the fantastic Nan. Will be starting book 3 tonight - brilliant series which has kept me up all night!
shaxx's review against another edition
1.0
Dělalo mi problém knížku vůbec dočíst.
Často se v recenzích zmiňuje způsob, jakým hlavní postavy hovoří a nutno říct,
že to je jeden z důvodů, proč knihu hodnotím jednou hvězdičkou. Jak jsem zmínila
dříve, hlavní postavy mluví jak retardovaný, porouchaný a nespisovnỷ zásobník na sprostá slova...
Tak trochu mi to připomíná vyfetovanou matku Crystal v románu Prázdné místo.
Postavy absolutně bez charakteru, ploché, protivné a nesympatické. První díl nebyl nic světoborného, ale druhý díl je přesně ten případ, kdy ,,jednou a dost".
Naprosto zbytečně popsané stránky papíru, nudila jsem se od začátku až do konce.
V knihovně mám ještě třetí díl a nejsem si jistá, jestli se do něj vůbec chci pustit...
Často se v recenzích zmiňuje způsob, jakým hlavní postavy hovoří a nutno říct,
že to je jeden z důvodů, proč knihu hodnotím jednou hvězdičkou. Jak jsem zmínila
dříve, hlavní postavy mluví jak retardovaný, porouchaný a nespisovnỷ zásobník na sprostá slova...
Tak trochu mi to připomíná vyfetovanou matku Crystal v románu Prázdné místo.
Postavy absolutně bez charakteru, ploché, protivné a nesympatické. První díl nebyl nic světoborného, ale druhý díl je přesně ten případ, kdy ,,jednou a dost".
Naprosto zbytečně popsané stránky papíru, nudila jsem se od začátku až do konce.
V knihovně mám ještě třetí díl a nejsem si jistá, jestli se do něj vůbec chci pustit...
wrenl's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. Adam's story is worse than Jem's. Jem was accused, but Adam had to go through much more. I like their love story better than Jem and Spider's. I can't believe Val is still alive! She is Adams' great-grandmother..I think. Wow. Wow. Wow. Great book. Loved it.
lindsaynicole27's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I enjoyed this book. Not as much as the first but it was still really fun and tense to read. I was a little frustrated with Sarah at times but I also understood her trauma so I get why she acted the way she did. Can't wait to see how the third book goes!
justkeepreading123's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
gardenrose's review against another edition
4.0
Chaos on New Years. Adam can see peoples death numbers, just like his mother. Not a gift, but a curse. Everyone has the same number, on New Years. Adam sees it at a sign to get the word out there for everyone to leave London. The chaos will happen on the first of the year. However, Adam isn't the only one sees chaos. Sarah a pregnant teenager, has a terrible dream of chaos and someone taking her baby into a fire, someone evil. But, what happens when Sarah finally meet the boy in her nightmares? What if the boy who she sees take her baby is the boy who will save her? Do Adam and her have a connection? What about Sarah's baby?
This book will take you on Adam and Sarah's difficult journey to get everyone out of London. Yet, will the authorities let them? No one is safe.
This was a great sequel to [b:Numbers|6609758|Numbers (Numbers, #1)|Rachel Ward|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1386036562s/6609758.jpg|6313339]. The book takes you everywhere and there's not resting. The writing is really good too, it's vivid. You see Adam struggle with his Nan, school and trust from Sarah. There's always something going on with him in the book. Sarah, like Adam, also has her own problems. She's pregnant and a run away child. She doesn't want her parents help. She struggles through finding shelter, taking care of her baby and trusting the boy who she has nightmares about because he just might save her and her baby Mia.
The only thing confusing about the book is if you aren't from the UK, you will see slang that will make you feel weird to see. But, it's okay because it gives the characters more personality. The nook has a great ending. I great ending that perfectly carries on to make you curious to read the final book in the series. The Chaos was a good read. Or should I say a chaotic read? Lol, too soon?
This book will take you on Adam and Sarah's difficult journey to get everyone out of London. Yet, will the authorities let them? No one is safe.
This was a great sequel to [b:Numbers|6609758|Numbers (Numbers, #1)|Rachel Ward|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1386036562s/6609758.jpg|6313339]. The book takes you everywhere and there's not resting. The writing is really good too, it's vivid. You see Adam struggle with his Nan, school and trust from Sarah. There's always something going on with him in the book. Sarah, like Adam, also has her own problems. She's pregnant and a run away child. She doesn't want her parents help. She struggles through finding shelter, taking care of her baby and trusting the boy who she has nightmares about because he just might save her and her baby Mia.
The only thing confusing about the book is if you aren't from the UK, you will see slang that will make you feel weird to see. But, it's okay because it gives the characters more personality. The nook has a great ending. I great ending that perfectly carries on to make you curious to read the final book in the series. The Chaos was a good read. Or should I say a chaotic read? Lol, too soon?