mels_reading_log's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Physical abuse, Violence, Body horror, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Murder, Stalking, and Torture
Minor: Cannibalism
lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
"#Murdertrending" follows a cast of young characters, people who have been convicted of various crimes, and all sentenced to serve out their prison sentences on an island. This island was created by the newly elected President of the United States who is also a huge internet celebrity. He created this island of games as entertainment for the world. There are cameras everywhere and murder is encouraged, and in fact there are people who have been hired to murder the prisoners in over-the-top ways. These criminals are faced with their greatest challenges yet: surviving. But the island is much more sinister than it seems, because everyone imprisoned might not be guilty of the crimes they were convicted of.
I think this story was good in theory, and I might have enjoyed it more if I had read it when I originally got a copy, but it was kind of a flop for me in the present. The whole social media craze has always been a bit odd to me but seeing it in this context really makes me question us as a society and the value we place on internet fame.
I think this book has an audience, but unfortunately this series is not for me.
Graphic: Torture, Trafficking, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Stalking, and Violence
theworldof11's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Blood, Cannibalism, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Murder, Body horror, Stalking, Death, Gore, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Suicide attempt and Suicide
skullotonin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, War, Death, Genocide, Kidnapping, Murder, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, and Torture
Minor: Addiction, Alcohol, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Car accident, Confinement, Death of parent, Gun violence, Medical content, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Suicide
it's....... very....... gory............loppylolly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Gun violence
Moderate: Kidnapping and Stalking
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
cheye13's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The action and violence was entertaining and the premise was original, but with the level of intrigue in the initial setup, I wanted more of a plot.
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Cannibalism, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Stalking
Minor: Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Sexism, and Sexual assault
Most of the content is genre-standard, but the portrayal of villains as "psychopaths" or "sociopaths" could be inaccurate and harmful