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A review by m4ferglez
Gone by Michael Grant
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A wonderful start to a wonderful series. Lord of the flies meets X-Men in the most gruesome wsy you can imagine. Grant is a master at portraying brutally realistic situations that come along with his premise.
I do find it at times hard to believe how bloodthirsty some of the kids are, and the coyote/darkness scenes can get pretty repetitive, but otherwise a wonderful novel.
I do find it at times hard to believe how bloodthirsty some of the kids are, and the coyote/darkness scenes can get pretty repetitive, but otherwise a wonderful novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Eating disorder, Gore, Gun violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Domestic abuse, Excrement, and Vomit