dyslexia's review against another edition
The last book just failed to grab My interest. It felt so boring and characters didn't feel likeable at all anymore. Might give it another chance some day but compared to the previous books, this was just disappointing.
cheeriope's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to the audiobook. It was well done except Eva. They changed her into some bronx accent chick and it was fucking weird.
The book was kind of boring compared to the others but I still enjoyed it. An okay ending.
The book was kind of boring compared to the others but I still enjoyed it. An okay ending.
mjaye's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This was a great last book in the trilogy. It wrapped up so many things but also introduced new plot points. I really enjoyed this series and would recommend it!
metalcat18's review against another edition
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Poor ending. Why don’t you just call the aliens up? Dumb. Why not use the magic phone before.
Also everyone was annoying. Honestly I dunno why the aliens didn’t just blast the planet. Earth blows lmao
Also everyone was annoying. Honestly I dunno why the aliens didn’t just blast the planet. Earth blows lmao
crysdale's review against another edition
4.0
A satisfying conclusion to a good trilogy. One of those books that doesn’t leave you worn out and drained at the crazy ending. You can close it, sigh, and move on.
winchested's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
feliciaberglund's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
snoakes7001's review against another edition
5.0
How do you review the final instalment of a series without giving anything away?
Well, first and foremost, all three books of the Themis Files have been excellent. From the very first moment a girl named Rose fell into a hole in the ground onto a giant metallic hand, this tale of alien robots has been intriguing and thought provoking. This final chapter has a lot to say about how we define and segregate ourselves and others, whether by means of race, religion or nationality and its ultimate message is that there is far more that unites us than divides us.
As the trilogy's name suggests, the story is told as a series of files: personal journal entries, mission logs, interviews and letters. This structure allows different viewpoints to build up into a narrative that is very personal despite the global (or universal) events described.
At the start of the book, Dr Rose Franklin, Vincent Couture and his daughter Eva return to earth after spending nearly nine years on an alien planet. They've been so fixated on their own concerns however, it never occurred to them that our world might have changed drastically while they'd been away. The stakes are high as humanity seems to be gearing up for a third world war, leading to conflict and some difficult choices for the team.
Only Human is a gripping end to a thrilling trilogy.
Well, first and foremost, all three books of the Themis Files have been excellent. From the very first moment a girl named Rose fell into a hole in the ground onto a giant metallic hand, this tale of alien robots has been intriguing and thought provoking. This final chapter has a lot to say about how we define and segregate ourselves and others, whether by means of race, religion or nationality and its ultimate message is that there is far more that unites us than divides us.
As the trilogy's name suggests, the story is told as a series of files: personal journal entries, mission logs, interviews and letters. This structure allows different viewpoints to build up into a narrative that is very personal despite the global (or universal) events described.
At the start of the book, Dr Rose Franklin, Vincent Couture and his daughter Eva return to earth after spending nearly nine years on an alien planet. They've been so fixated on their own concerns however, it never occurred to them that our world might have changed drastically while they'd been away. The stakes are high as humanity seems to be gearing up for a third world war, leading to conflict and some difficult choices for the team.
Only Human is a gripping end to a thrilling trilogy.
vanya_vatsal's review against another edition
3.0
"Stories are there to entertain, preserve history, or serve a societal purpose of some kind."
Themis Files by @sylvainneuvel
Book 1 - Sleeping Giants (5/5)
The story is told in the format of files containing interviews with an unnamed interviewer which results in a completely dialogue centric book.
When Dr. Rose Franklin was 11 years old, she fell on an enormous metal hand. As an adult, she's leading the investigation into the mystery of its origin. What comes to light is that there are more pieces buried throughout the planet and they predate all human civilization. We see how the discovery affects the world. The suspense was nail biting and the ending was a cliffhanger which made me quickly grab the next book.
Book 2 - Waking Gods (5/5)
This also follows the same interview style of story telling. Without stepping into spoiler territory, all I can tell is that the journey just got more exciting. We get to learn who made the giant and what purpose does it hold. One hell of a thrill ride.
Book 3 - Only Human (3/5)
This follows a past/present narrative.
Now this was a problematic book. It's full of teen drama. Despite having much more burning questions, 50% of the book chooses to be focus on teenage angst! Remaining of it was really interesting - we get to visit a different planet and the world building was excellent. There were also some plot points which remain unanswered.
Final verdict - The trilogy makes you think - about the meaning of it all, about the bigger picture, how tiny we are in this vast universe. There are many philosophical questions, it also raises questions about racism, about the true nature of human beings.
Yet because of book 3, I'm super conflicted whether to recommend the whole trilogy or not. If you love SF like I do - dive right into it.
Final Rating : ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 out of 5 stars) for the whole trilogy.
Themis Files by @sylvainneuvel
Book 1 - Sleeping Giants (5/5)
The story is told in the format of files containing interviews with an unnamed interviewer which results in a completely dialogue centric book.
When Dr. Rose Franklin was 11 years old, she fell on an enormous metal hand. As an adult, she's leading the investigation into the mystery of its origin. What comes to light is that there are more pieces buried throughout the planet and they predate all human civilization. We see how the discovery affects the world. The suspense was nail biting and the ending was a cliffhanger which made me quickly grab the next book.
Book 2 - Waking Gods (5/5)
This also follows the same interview style of story telling. Without stepping into spoiler territory, all I can tell is that the journey just got more exciting. We get to learn who made the giant and what purpose does it hold. One hell of a thrill ride.
Book 3 - Only Human (3/5)
This follows a past/present narrative.
Now this was a problematic book. It's full of teen drama. Despite having much more burning questions, 50% of the book chooses to be focus on teenage angst! Remaining of it was really interesting - we get to visit a different planet and the world building was excellent. There were also some plot points which remain unanswered.
Final verdict - The trilogy makes you think - about the meaning of it all, about the bigger picture, how tiny we are in this vast universe. There are many philosophical questions, it also raises questions about racism, about the true nature of human beings.
Yet because of book 3, I'm super conflicted whether to recommend the whole trilogy or not. If you love SF like I do - dive right into it.
Final Rating : ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 out of 5 stars) for the whole trilogy.
fox_corner's review against another edition
3.0
3 stars for plot, 4 stars for timeliness - who knew I'd read about internment camps in a fiction book the same week as I read about them in the New York Times.