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A review by daydaybookbay
The Game of Lives by James Dashner
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
I rated this book a 4.5 out of 10. I was a bit disappointed with the final book of the trilogy. I felt it was predictable and lacked suspense and surprise. I think The Eve ofMinds was great, but the sequels just don't hit the mark.
It felt as if this book was written as a necessity rather than to add actual content. Yes, there were new concept introductions, but all in all, the plot could have been predicted before opening the book.
After three books, I still don't see why Michael is so special. He's an incredible coder when it's convenient to fill plot holes. The fact that everyone "needs him" for their plans to work, but then doesn't act ually need him... You're annoying, go away.
I will say, I enjoyed the friendship the most. The first two books built this bond bet ween the trio that I care about. There is one chapter in particular that almost seemed out of place, but it ended up being my favorite part.
Ending:There is ZERO chance that someone who feels untouchable and a world leader entitled like Kaine would just slink away with his tail between his legs just because Michael bested him in the real world, What kind of load of crap is that?! Three books building up this guy who is unstoppable and godlike in the VirtNet, just to turn him into Pettigrew at the end. Nope. Stupid.
Character Death: Sarah. All about saving her parents and love and family in Rule of Thoughts. Now, she's anti parents, gives zero regard for safety, and disrespects a crazy man with a gun for.. what exactly? To die for no reason? Gabby didn't even play a part of the story after that anyway?! What was her purpose?
Sarah's built to be the smartest one of the group, but then nothing If you would've said a tangent took her body over when they were in the sleep and that's why she was different, I would have accepted it. I was expecting it. But no. You killed her for shock value.
Ending: It's done. We did it. Really? How? Just got bored or tired writing, so you decided to have Michael not be a part of the ending where we actually fix things? That was So annoying. You create this big scene with Michael coding and battling and fighting for his life, but then "Way-to-go, Helga! You did it." Really? Stupid:
It felt as if this book was written as a necessity rather than to add actual content. Yes, there were new concept introductions, but all in all, the plot could have been predicted before opening the book.
After three books, I still don't see why Michael is so special. He's an incredible coder when it's convenient to fill plot holes. The fact that everyone "needs him" for their plans to work, but then doesn't act ually need him... You're annoying, go away.
I will say, I enjoyed the friendship the most. The first two books built this bond bet ween the trio that I care about. There is one chapter in particular that almost seemed out of place, but it ended up being my favorite part.
Ending:
Character Death:
Sarah's built to be the smartest one of the group, but then nothing If you would've said a tangent took her body over when they were in the sleep and that's why she was different, I would have accepted it. I was expecting it. But no. You killed her for shock value.
Ending:
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail