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A review by melaniemia
Extras by Scott Westerfeld
2.0
I think the Author should have stopped after writing "Specials". This "Extra" forth book just seems like a way for him to cash in on a hugely popular series. While the first 3 books are about Tally and written in her perspective, "Extras" is about a new character and new city, written from Aya's perspective. Tally makes an appearance half-way through the book, and stays for the second half of the book. However, Tally's story line is not very "happy-making".
**Spoilers**
Since Zane has died, Tally has been policing the world with David, but they never became lovers again. It's hinted at the end that they might, but the Author was obviously more concerned about Aya's story line. And quite honestly, I HATED Aya. I hated her character and didn't give a sh*t about her or her relationships. The entire book is based on such a stupid premise that it kind of seems like the embarrassing member of a superior family. I think the "Extras" book is an embarrassment to the the first original trilogy. I thought "Specials" had the PERFECT ending. And this book is just shameful. Horrible plot, unlikable main character, and worst of all, Tally is in it. I LOVE Tally. Some part of me feels disrespected by the author for putting a character I love so much into such a bad book. Scott Westerfeld should write GOOD books, because I know he can, and not try to cash in on a well-written, popular series by adding a forth book that does nothing but disservice the entire series. I would recommend whoever reads the series (and I LOVE it so I would recommend it to everyone) to STOP after the third book, like the author should have done. The forth book is a joke.
**Spoilers**
Since Zane has died, Tally has been policing the world with David, but they never became lovers again. It's hinted at the end that they might, but the Author was obviously more concerned about Aya's story line. And quite honestly, I HATED Aya. I hated her character and didn't give a sh*t about her or her relationships. The entire book is based on such a stupid premise that it kind of seems like the embarrassing member of a superior family. I think the "Extras" book is an embarrassment to the the first original trilogy. I thought "Specials" had the PERFECT ending. And this book is just shameful. Horrible plot, unlikable main character, and worst of all, Tally is in it. I LOVE Tally. Some part of me feels disrespected by the author for putting a character I love so much into such a bad book. Scott Westerfeld should write GOOD books, because I know he can, and not try to cash in on a well-written, popular series by adding a forth book that does nothing but disservice the entire series. I would recommend whoever reads the series (and I LOVE it so I would recommend it to everyone) to STOP after the third book, like the author should have done. The forth book is a joke.