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mayhap's review against another edition
1.0
It turns out that this is the book that I had confused Incarceron with. Unfortunately, I hated it just as much.
Really only readable by boys of a certain age.
Really only readable by boys of a certain age.
easmith5's review against another edition
2.0
Fast paced and exciting, this book is a great read for anyone who loves adventure.
valkyriecain82's review
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Violence
Minor: Domestic abuse
emleemay's review
4.0
"In the dead of night they come for you, Alex," he said. "Sooner or later they come for everyone."
4 1/2 stars. Oh wow, this was truly terrifying. If you're looking for a tense, fast-paced and frightening book that pulls you in immediately and makes your heart pound, I cannot recommend [b:Lockdown|6420846|Lockdown (Escape From Furnace, #1)|Alexander Gordon Smith|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1409279086s/6420846.jpg|6610047] enough.
You know, I think realistic stories can be very scary, and so can supernatural stories, but the most horrifying stories of all are those that balance the two of them. The kind of stories that play on real fears that many of us have, but inject them with all new kinds of horror. And this is one of those stories.
For me, being accused of a crime I didn't commit is a terrifying thing. Being thrown into prison for life when I haven't done anything wrong is actually part of a recurring nightmare I've had for years. Now let's imagine this situation, except you're not thrown into any ordinary prison. You're sent to Furnace - a prison located a mile underground, terrorized by vicious gangs and cruel guards. A prison where strange, inexplicable things happen at night. A prison where people disappear after dark - and you better hope they never come back.
It's told in an extremely compelling and effective past tense narrative that builds up a fantastic feeling of suspense. The narrator's tone of impending horror had me on the edge of my seat, almost afraid to turn the page. But it's so unfair, so frustrating, so nasty... you just can't look away.
“Don't make the mistake of bringing your heart down here with you, there is no place for it in Furnace.”
I typically read books with a lot of female characters, but this all-male cast was refreshing and likable. I was genuinely afraid for Alex and his friends, but I also enjoyed the dialogue and dynamic between them. I loved the cynical, hilarious Donovan and the silly, lovable Zee. I also loved the complexity of some of the secondary and unlikable characters.
This is definitely one of those books you sit down to read a chapter of and end up finishing in a single sitting. So very exciting and scary. I NEED to know what happens next.
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bmanley1101's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
andreap_103's review against another edition
4.0
2020. i started reading this book in 2020.
everytime i looked at my bookshelf my eyes always landed on this book and it reminded me how i left it there for years. the worst thing is that the book was really good. i read the first 50 pages and for some reason didnt continue but those 50 pages were so good i found myself thinking about them like every month
but then why didnt you continue reading it? idk. maybe the genre was too intense and kinda dark and i just wasnt interested in reading about kids getting locked up in prison and getting kidnapped from their cells in the middle of the night. but i finally did cuz the guilt i felt everytime i looked at the book became unbearable, and im glad i did cuz the story was super interesting and it keeps you on your feet. i even found myself caring for the characters
the book ended in a cliffhanger tho and there are like 5 more books. will i read them? no. the ending was good enough for me. but did i enjoy it and would i recommend it? absolutely
everytime i looked at my bookshelf my eyes always landed on this book and it reminded me how i left it there for years. the worst thing is that the book was really good. i read the first 50 pages and for some reason didnt continue but those 50 pages were so good i found myself thinking about them like every month
but then why didnt you continue reading it? idk. maybe the genre was too intense and kinda dark and i just wasnt interested in reading about kids getting locked up in prison and getting kidnapped from their cells in the middle of the night. but i finally did cuz the guilt i felt everytime i looked at the book became unbearable, and im glad i did cuz the story was super interesting and it keeps you on your feet. i even found myself caring for the characters
the book ended in a cliffhanger tho and there are like 5 more books. will i read them? no. the ending was good enough for me. but did i enjoy it and would i recommend it? absolutely
puzzle1202's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
sjach's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed the story, it never got dull for me (like so many books I've read recently). It had a strong plot in my opinion, and I would love to continue the series and read more about the backstory that got Furnace going in the first place.
mancino's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0