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brisk28's review
3.0
I usually don’t read short stories or science fiction, but it was given to me for free so I thought I’d give it a try. Plus I just found Toni Morrow’s YouTube channel and I wanted to try some kind of science fiction.
emilyb_chicago's review
5.0
I found the first four stories in this collection incredibly thought-provoking and emotionally moving. They touch on loss in so many different and powerful ways. Told through the lens of science fiction futures, Roth shows the core human feelings of loss … and pushing forward through (or giving up to) that loss will remain the same no matter the technology.
The last two stories are from the world of Carve the Mark. While I enjoyed that novel, those stories were not as powerful to me as the first four.
1. Inertia - A beautiful story of passionate teenage life, overwhelming big feelings, and how important love and friendship is for everyone. I cried. I loved it.
2. The Spinners - this gave me Host (Stephanie Meyer) vibes. It’s a solid family story.
3. Hearken - such a rich world created in such a short time. I want to learn more about this world and yet this is a beautifully complete story.
4. Vim and Vigor - teen friendships are so encompassing, the healing of your heart after loss is such a hard thing for every age.
5. Armored ones - this story is parallel to Carve the Mark and gives more depth to side characters. While it can be read independently, it will be more powerful if you have read and enjoyed Carve the Mark.
6. The transformers - also from the Carve the Mark world, but this doesn’t connect with any characters in the main story line. There is a child abuse trigger warning for this story. I struggle with that and didn’t love this story.
The last two stories are from the world of Carve the Mark. While I enjoyed that novel, those stories were not as powerful to me as the first four.
1. Inertia - A beautiful story of passionate teenage life, overwhelming big feelings, and how important love and friendship is for everyone. I cried. I loved it.
2. The Spinners - this gave me Host (Stephanie Meyer) vibes. It’s a solid family story.
3. Hearken - such a rich world created in such a short time. I want to learn more about this world and yet this is a beautifully complete story.
4. Vim and Vigor - teen friendships are so encompassing, the healing of your heart after loss is such a hard thing for every age.
5. Armored ones - this story is parallel to Carve the Mark and gives more depth to side characters. While it can be read independently, it will be more powerful if you have read and enjoyed Carve the Mark.
6. The transformers - also from the Carve the Mark world, but this doesn’t connect with any characters in the main story line. There is a child abuse trigger warning for this story. I struggle with that and didn’t love this story.
megs2kool's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
astrireads's review against another edition
4.0
The End and Other Beginnings is a collection of six stories, that took me to a futuristic world that has technological advancements and beings (other than humans).
My personal favourite was the first story, Inertia, I was invested right from the start and even made me tear up. Despite it being set in the future, Roth has added human traits within the stories so seamlessly and it immediately drew me in. The other stories were just as good, however, I felt lost reading the last two stories in the book. I believe it is because I haven't read the Carve the Mark books.
Even so, I still love the stories and am in awe of Roth's storytelling capabilities and let us be in touch with our human selves.
I rate this book 4 stars and recommend this for sci-fi, dystopian book lovers and of course those who loves Veronica Roth's writing.
My personal favourite was the first story, Inertia, I was invested right from the start and even made me tear up. Despite it being set in the future, Roth has added human traits within the stories so seamlessly and it immediately drew me in. The other stories were just as good, however, I felt lost reading the last two stories in the book. I believe it is because I haven't read the Carve the Mark books.
Even so, I still love the stories and am in awe of Roth's storytelling capabilities and let us be in touch with our human selves.
I rate this book 4 stars and recommend this for sci-fi, dystopian book lovers and of course those who loves Veronica Roth's writing.
cassie_roberts's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
krista_billings's review against another edition
5.0
How fun! And near to remember characters from her other books.
libraryofselin's review against another edition
4.0
Read on Audio + Physical
4 stars, 7.00 on CAWPILE
4 stars, 7.00 on CAWPILE
mathematicalcoffee's review against another edition
4.0
Interested to read the carve the mark series now
sofia_santana's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
shellybomelly's review
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25