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Theresa Foster says

I listened to the audio and it was well done (Tool's voice is not what I would think from reading Ship Breaker, but I dealt). My review: For me, not as good as Ship Breaker but very well written. Bacigalupi is a master of world building and the reality of this world is just so engrossing. Mahlia, the main character, is a strong and independent. However, this is a dark and sad world that doesn't have the optimism that Ship Breaker had. The war being fought effects everyone everywhere and young people are being swept up into militia and handed guns. If you are not a fan of relaistic war scenes then this story may be too much. It was great to learn more about Tool, he is a fantastic and well-developed character. I was hoping for details about the genetic experiments that brought Tool into the world, but there was none of that in this book. It is an interesting companion to Ship Breaker, but a book that would be hard for me to recommend to others. As a stand alone I might have gave it 3 stars, but because I love Ship Breaker, I rounded to 4 stars...

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Theresa Foster says

That was good information without spoiling anything. I just read Article 5 (new dystopian) that started out great, then went bleh and cliffhanged at the end. I feel like this is a pattern in YA and I'm really tired of having to wait for sequels. I feel like the author draws out the storyline and kills the pace because they are saving material for the next book. Many thanks :-)

posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )

Theresa Foster says

I've really wanted to read Ashes but my library doesn't own it and I'm not sure if I should buy it. Can you let me know what you think when your done?

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Augusta N says

Welcome to the group based on the book 1001 BOOKS YOU MUST READ BEFORE YOU DIE.
There is a general explanation of the group and some answers to FAQ under the discussion thread GROUP GUIDELINES. The past BOTM (books of the month) can be found pinned to the top for 2011, 2010 and 2009 if you want to search discussions you can join in anytime.

Our October BOTMS are:
The Piano Teacher by Elfriede Jelinek
The Castle by Franz Kafka
Schindler’s Ark by Thomas Kennealy

We are reading David Copperfield by Charles Dickens as a seasonal read.
The discussion questions are posted and pinned to the top of the discussions.
Please join us in reading one or all.

We are also voting for our November BOTMS, so please come and cast your vote :)

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