The Block by Ben Oliver

The Block

The Loop #2

Ben Oliver

320 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction dystopian thriller young adult dark tense medium-paced

Description

In the second book of The Loop trilogy, Luka is trapped in a fate worse than death. But now that he knows the truth about what he and his fellow inmates are being used for, it's more important than ever that he not only escapes, but that he builds...

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Community Reviews Summary of 211 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
adventurous 74%
tense 67%
emotional 38%
mysterious 30%
sad 27%
challenging 21%
hopeful 10%
reflective 10%
inspiring 7%
funny 5%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 30%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 33% | Character: 4% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.97

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