A review by lanica
Extras by Scott Westerfeld
4.0
I read the first three books in this series all at once. I thought the series was complete, so I was surprised when this book came out. I just got a copy from the library and have finished it in two days. I liked it a lot.
This book stands on its own. I enjoyed the characters, and the new tech that Westerfeld created, especially the Shuffle House, how cool is that. I enjoyed his commentary on fame and his ideas about a possible future. He points out flaws in todays society in such a way that they seem obvious, but doesn't beat the point into the ground. It's like, "We should take better care of the Earth." Then, move on to the next plot point.
There was only one point where I thought, "No Way!" and was thrown out of my suspension of disbelief. Aliens? Oh, come on! But I read on, hoping there was a good explination.
I would love to read this with a group of middle school kids to see what they thought of it. It's an ideal book for book club and discussion about a wide range of topics.
This book stands on its own. I enjoyed the characters, and the new tech that Westerfeld created, especially the Shuffle House, how cool is that. I enjoyed his commentary on fame and his ideas about a possible future. He points out flaws in todays society in such a way that they seem obvious, but doesn't beat the point into the ground. It's like, "We should take better care of the Earth." Then, move on to the next plot point.
There was only one point where I thought, "No Way!" and was thrown out of my suspension of disbelief. Aliens? Oh, come on! But I read on, hoping there was a good explination.
I would love to read this with a group of middle school kids to see what they thought of it. It's an ideal book for book club and discussion about a wide range of topics.