abbiexmay's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? No
4.0
hilmi's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.75
I am surprised at the high rating of this book. I acknowledge that the world-setting is interesting (if not fully fleshed-out or logical) and the premise of 5 minds in 1 body was also interesting. Given this, the 5 don't have distinct voices (we are told they are different but they sound the same). The plot was thin as all heck, with a roster of 8 characters total. It took about 20% of the book for me to figure out who and why, the how was later since I needed more exposure to the rules of the world - about 50%. Boring and ill-written despite a promising premise.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Death, and Murder
Minor: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
kyracoty's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
slugabed's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
melkirkman's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in return for an honest review.
Five Minds by Guy Morpuss is a dystopian type sci-fi novel where 5 minds inhabit one body.
When I first read the description of this book, I was intrigued about how it would work. Let me tell you - I LOVED THIS BOOK. It was such an interesting concept and I loved getting to know all the characters! It was very entertaining and I loved the 'games' as they were like a little side adventure!
Definitely recommend!
Five Minds by Guy Morpuss is a dystopian type sci-fi novel where 5 minds inhabit one body.
When I first read the description of this book, I was intrigued about how it would work. Let me tell you - I LOVED THIS BOOK. It was such an interesting concept and I loved getting to know all the characters! It was very entertaining and I loved the 'games' as they were like a little side adventure!
Definitely recommend!
teargarden's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.0
as with most books like this one it starts off pretty well and then there's the worst most pathetic ending you've ever read. way to go.
katelyn162's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
roadtripreader's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Shall We Play A Game?
If you could inhabit a body and share it with 5 minds and then go into the "death park" to play many versions of Russian Roulette to win more years on your lifespan - who would you choose in your mind commune? Who's body would you all inhabit? (fictional characters or real). I'll go first!
The Commune/Schizo (Author's words not mine)
My 5 minds would be:
1. Moi (it's not fun without my mind there), but I'd be the first layered mind so I can experience all the other minds being layered above or around me.
2. Death from Discworld (he would give me an edge and let me know if this time would be the time we the commune would die). And plus, he talks LIKE THIS and that's hilarious.
3. Murderbot, yes the murderbot. She/It/They count/s as a mind right? Well, I'd have entertainment seeing as they're always streaming and binge-watching shows in their head.
4. Loki, The God of Mischief would be indispensable in any near death situation finding ways to trick our opponents into practically handing us their lives on a silver platter.
5. The Mad Vampire Queen of Styria: Carmilla, Castlevania - That crazy cartographer Hellion-She-Devil Queen with a thirst to rule the world. That monolgue in Season 4 episode 2 alone tells me she is a survivor and can TAKE YOU DOWN!
Alright, so now that we have our 5 minds, Which Vessel would be the best option for us.
Any Variation of these 3 Draculas:
1. Dracula Untold's Luke Evans
2. Vlad Dracula Tepes - Castlevania
3. Van Helsing's Dracula (Hugh Jackman movie.)
I figure if I'm going into a death park and the job is to "kill" another to gain life points - I want an undead body to do battle for me. And there you have it. Imagine the havoc we would cause!
That's it good people. That's the review.
God I love a book that warps things and makes you walk a moral tightrope and still have fun.
If you could inhabit a body and share it with 5 minds and then go into the "death park" to play many versions of Russian Roulette to win more years on your lifespan - who would you choose in your mind commune? Who's body would you all inhabit? (fictional characters or real). I'll go first!
The Commune/Schizo (Author's words not mine)
My 5 minds would be:
1. Moi (it's not fun without my mind there), but I'd be the first layered mind so I can experience all the other minds being layered above or around me.
2. Death from Discworld (he would give me an edge and let me know if this time would be the time we the commune would die). And plus, he talks LIKE THIS and that's hilarious.
3. Murderbot, yes the murderbot. She/It/They count/s as a mind right? Well, I'd have entertainment seeing as they're always streaming and binge-watching shows in their head.
4. Loki, The God of Mischief would be indispensable in any near death situation finding ways to trick our opponents into practically handing us their lives on a silver platter.
5. The Mad Vampire Queen of Styria: Carmilla, Castlevania - That crazy cartographer Hellion-She-Devil Queen with a thirst to rule the world. That monolgue in Season 4 episode 2 alone tells me she is a survivor and can TAKE YOU DOWN!
Alright, so now that we have our 5 minds, Which Vessel would be the best option for us.
Any Variation of these 3 Draculas:
1. Dracula Untold's Luke Evans
2. Vlad Dracula Tepes - Castlevania
3. Van Helsing's Dracula (Hugh Jackman movie.)
I figure if I'm going into a death park and the job is to "kill" another to gain life points - I want an undead body to do battle for me. And there you have it. Imagine the havoc we would cause!
That's it good people. That's the review.
God I love a book that warps things and makes you walk a moral tightrope and still have fun.
avalonruarc's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0