Hunger: A Gone Novel by Michael Grant
Publisher: Katherine Tegen
Publication date: May 2009
ISBN: 9780061449086
Source: Library
Things I Liked:
Just like the first book Gone, this one was once again nonstop action. There is always something horrifying or deadly happening. I got angry and frustrated at the kids for their unconcern about having enough food, just like I got mad last time. I loved how realistically it shows Sam, the leader who is still just a kid. It is a fairly accurate account of what might happen with no adults and no one to assume responsibility. It definitely keeps you wanting to know what happens next and also what's coming in the next book! And what a surprise that ending was - definitely unexpected.
Things I Didn't Like:
There was a lot going on in the book. It almost suffered from having too many plots and characters to keep track of and what each was experiencing. I again found it to be pretty gruesome for me, but I'm sure many wouldn't be as bothered. I admit I'm pretty conflicted about how much I "like" these books.
Read-alikes:
Read the first book in the series Gone by Michael Grant
Chaos Walking Trilogy by Patrick Ness
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: !@
a few, none very strong
mrg-factor: X
mostly just talk and kissing
v-factor: ->->->->
quite a bit, some of it gory
Overall rating: ****
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Gone by Michael Grant
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Publication date: June 2008
ISBN: 9780061448782
Source: Library
Things I Liked:
What an intense story! You can't put this one down, because it will still be sitting in your brain saying, "What happens next? What will they do? AH!" until you decide to pick it up again. It was fast-paced and things kept happening in very quick succession; there was definitely never a dull moment. I liked how it unfolded too, showing us a little at a time. It was also very scary to see just how kids will respond in the situation - it felt quite realistic in how it portrayed kids who are sadistic and power-hungry and those who are reluctant leaders. Interesting, frightening, and compelling. And making me need to grab the second one from the library soon!
Things I Didn't Like:
It really had me depressed, almost throughout the entire book. Sometimes I just didn't want to pick it back up because I didn't think I could handle any more bad stuff (but then I HAD to know what happened). It was also a touch too violent for my tastes, especially when I kept thinking about the ages of the children.
Read-alikes:
Chaos Walking Trilogy by Patrick Ness
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: !
surprisingly few, considering
mrg-factor: X
also not a lot, maybe a few suggestive parts
v-factor: ->->->->->
it is quite violent, some of it is graphic and disturbing
Overall rating: ****
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