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Mania
Jack and his half-brother Parker have no time to mourn the loss of their father, Daniel Chipp. With an attack by the body-stealing Takers imminent, the pair must put aside their grief and track down the ingredients of Daniel’s formula—one that will rein in the power-hungry Takers—to keep their family and friends out of danger.
Their only hope lies in a puzzle their father left behind, a riddle where each brother unknowingly possesses a piece of the solution. The puzzle sets them on a deadly path, spiraling between reality and the world of dreams where nothing and no one can be trusted entirely. And when Parker finds himself deep in the fray between the Takers and the other Night Walkers, it’s up to Jack to complete the formula and save his brother’s life.
Their only hope lies in a puzzle their father left behind, a riddle where each brother unknowingly possesses a piece of the solution. The puzzle sets them on a deadly path, spiraling between reality and the world of dreams where nothing and no one can be trusted entirely. And when Parker finds himself deep in the fray between the Takers and the other Night Walkers, it’s up to Jack to complete the formula and save his brother’s life.
408 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2015
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J.R. Johansson
8 books497 followersJ.R. JOHANSSON is the author of the Night Walkers Series (INSOMNIA, PARANOIA and MANIA) as well as standalone novels, CUT ME FREE, THE ROW and TO THE BONE. Her books have been published in over a dozen languages and more than twenty countries worldwide. She has a B.S. degree in public relations and a background in marketing. She credits her abnormal psychology minor with inspiring many of her characters. She lives in a valley by the mountains where the sun shines 300+ days per year with a hot tub named Valentino.
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November 4, 2020
Another great story. I like both viewpoints, really helped to see just what was going on, as well as getting a look inside some of the characters you might not otherwise have had time to learn about. And it was so great getting back to Finn. I love Finn. His funny t-shirts, all of it. So it was really fun to have him back. There is lots of danger in this. Times we don't know for sure if someone has betrayed the group. Or if someone else might be able to help even though they are on the wrong side. I liked all the different/new ways they were able to do things in dreams, and even finding more about what started all of the different things they're dealing with. The ending was pretty set, although I can see that maybe, some day, there could be another book, and I would not be opposed to that! A great finish to a favorite series of mine.
You can read the full review at Lisa Loves Literature
You can read the full review at Lisa Loves Literature
June 7, 2015
***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog***
Mania by J.R. Johansson
Book Three of the Night Walkers trilogy
Publisher: Flux
Publication Date: July 8, 2015
Rating: 4 stars
Source: eARC from NetGalley
Summary (from Goodreads):
Jack and his half-brother Parker have no time to mourn the loss of their father, Daniel Chipp. With an attack by the body-stealing Takers imminent, the pair must put aside their grief and track down the ingredients of Daniel's formula--one that will rein in the power-hungry Takers--to keep their family and friends out of danger. Their only hope lies in a puzzle their father left behind, a riddle where each brother unknowingly possesses a piece of the solution. The puzzle sets them on a deadly path, spiraling between reality and the world of dreams where nothing and no one can be trusted entirely. And when Parker finds himself deep in the fray between the Takers and the other Night Walkers, it's up to Jack to complete the formula and save his brother's life.
What I Liked:
THIS SERIES. I've always said, this series is way out of my comfort zone. Insomnia was/is not a book I'd usually pick up, but back in 2013, I thought I'd give it a shot. I'm not into horror (though this isn't really a horror series?), or creepy dark books like this series promised to be. Insomnia blew me away! It was one of my favorite books of 2013. Paranoia didn't impress me very much, but I soldiered on and picked up Mania a few months ago. I'm very pleased with how this series wraps up!
In this final novel (I think it's the final novel?), Parker and Jack must work together to figure out how to create a chemical drug that their father had been working on for years. This formula will help Takers by reining in their power - thereby helping Waters, Builders, and your average humans be more safe from the Takers who mean harm. But the stakes get even higher when Parker is captured and tortured - Jack and the crew must find and put together the formula, before Parker ends up dead.
This book is split between Parker and Jack - meaning, we get both of their first person points-of-view. Jack is the older half-brother, though not by much. He definitely sees Parker as his little brother, whom he needs to protect. But Jack trusts Parker, the only person he really trusts since Danny died.
I've always liked Parker, so to be honest, I kind of missed having only his point-of-view! But Jack's point-of-view was interesting and illuminating. Johansson totally split the perspectives telling this book on purpose because, as we see from the summary, Parker and Jack get separated. So it was good to have both perspectives, both stories, especially when the boys were separated.
I liked Parker and Jack. Parker is more likable, but Jack is more intriguing. Finn remains one of my favorite characters - he and I would totally get along and be best friends in real life. I want his t-shirt collection! Addie and Mia don't have much of a presence in this book. Chloe, a Taker, does have a huge presence. Jack struggles to trust Chloe, but it soon becomes clear that she isn't communicating with the Takers, and she wants to help Jack with the drug for Takers.
This book is raw and goes pretty deep. Some of the things done to Parker... I cringed, my heart broke, I stopped reading. Trust me, the ending might seem happy (a little cliche, even), but I couldn't stop thinking about all that Parker had been through, in this book a lone. In the series. Someone give the guy a hug!
There is romance in this book! I mentioned that Addie isn't really in this book - but she and Parker are a very strong pair. Jack gets his own romance! That was a surprise but totally obvious at the same time. Their relationship builds very slowly, but I love how far they come.
I already mentioned some things about the ending - it's a very good ending! Very happy for most people, with a good amount of blood and gore and even death to make the ending not perfect, but satisfying. The series ends well, even though Parker definitely got the short end of the stick. I'm glad I decided to give Insomnia a shot, on a whim!
What I Did Not Like:
Like I said above, some of the things done to Parker... not okay. I get it, it totally enhances the story and adds plausibility and character to the story's villain, but poor Parker! The guy could not catch a break! At one point towards the end, I wanted to punch Jack. He had no idea what Parker was going through, had gone through, and yet, he was demanding and controlling and pushing. Not cool, Jack.
And I thought the ending was a tad bit *too* happy? It seemed like everyone got over the bad stuff REALLY quickly. Especially Parker... he should have PTSD or something. Or be depressed. Seriously, there was some messed up stuff going on in this book. I know it's a YA book, but Parker's reaction to all the trauma he suffered... doesn't seem plausible. Or maybe Parker is just that mentally and emotionally strong? Meh.
Would I Recommend It:
This series took me way out of my comfort - I would never pick it up, on an average day. I can't remember what the push was, back in 2013, but I remember not seeing any reviews for the book, so it wasn't early reviews. That being said, I'm glad I gave this series a shot! The sequel was a bump in the road for me, but the series overall is great. So yes, I'd recommend the series overall. Binge-read them maybe, with the lights on, in the middle of the day.
Rating:
3.5 stars -> rounded up to 4 stars. A good conclusion to an interesting (and slightly scary) series! I've read all four of Johansson's books now (including Cut Me Free), and I'll definitely be looking out for more of her books in the future!
Mania by J.R. Johansson
Book Three of the Night Walkers trilogy
Publisher: Flux
Publication Date: July 8, 2015
Rating: 4 stars
Source: eARC from NetGalley
Summary (from Goodreads):
Jack and his half-brother Parker have no time to mourn the loss of their father, Daniel Chipp. With an attack by the body-stealing Takers imminent, the pair must put aside their grief and track down the ingredients of Daniel's formula--one that will rein in the power-hungry Takers--to keep their family and friends out of danger. Their only hope lies in a puzzle their father left behind, a riddle where each brother unknowingly possesses a piece of the solution. The puzzle sets them on a deadly path, spiraling between reality and the world of dreams where nothing and no one can be trusted entirely. And when Parker finds himself deep in the fray between the Takers and the other Night Walkers, it's up to Jack to complete the formula and save his brother's life.
What I Liked:
THIS SERIES. I've always said, this series is way out of my comfort zone. Insomnia was/is not a book I'd usually pick up, but back in 2013, I thought I'd give it a shot. I'm not into horror (though this isn't really a horror series?), or creepy dark books like this series promised to be. Insomnia blew me away! It was one of my favorite books of 2013. Paranoia didn't impress me very much, but I soldiered on and picked up Mania a few months ago. I'm very pleased with how this series wraps up!
In this final novel (I think it's the final novel?), Parker and Jack must work together to figure out how to create a chemical drug that their father had been working on for years. This formula will help Takers by reining in their power - thereby helping Waters, Builders, and your average humans be more safe from the Takers who mean harm. But the stakes get even higher when Parker is captured and tortured - Jack and the crew must find and put together the formula, before Parker ends up dead.
This book is split between Parker and Jack - meaning, we get both of their first person points-of-view. Jack is the older half-brother, though not by much. He definitely sees Parker as his little brother, whom he needs to protect. But Jack trusts Parker, the only person he really trusts since Danny died.
I've always liked Parker, so to be honest, I kind of missed having only his point-of-view! But Jack's point-of-view was interesting and illuminating. Johansson totally split the perspectives telling this book on purpose because, as we see from the summary, Parker and Jack get separated. So it was good to have both perspectives, both stories, especially when the boys were separated.
I liked Parker and Jack. Parker is more likable, but Jack is more intriguing. Finn remains one of my favorite characters - he and I would totally get along and be best friends in real life. I want his t-shirt collection! Addie and Mia don't have much of a presence in this book. Chloe, a Taker, does have a huge presence. Jack struggles to trust Chloe, but it soon becomes clear that she isn't communicating with the Takers, and she wants to help Jack with the drug for Takers.
This book is raw and goes pretty deep. Some of the things done to Parker... I cringed, my heart broke, I stopped reading. Trust me, the ending might seem happy (a little cliche, even), but I couldn't stop thinking about all that Parker had been through, in this book a lone. In the series. Someone give the guy a hug!
There is romance in this book! I mentioned that Addie isn't really in this book - but she and Parker are a very strong pair. Jack gets his own romance! That was a surprise but totally obvious at the same time. Their relationship builds very slowly, but I love how far they come.
I already mentioned some things about the ending - it's a very good ending! Very happy for most people, with a good amount of blood and gore and even death to make the ending not perfect, but satisfying. The series ends well, even though Parker definitely got the short end of the stick. I'm glad I decided to give Insomnia a shot, on a whim!
What I Did Not Like:
Like I said above, some of the things done to Parker... not okay. I get it, it totally enhances the story and adds plausibility and character to the story's villain, but poor Parker! The guy could not catch a break! At one point towards the end, I wanted to punch Jack. He had no idea what Parker was going through, had gone through, and yet, he was demanding and controlling and pushing. Not cool, Jack.
And I thought the ending was a tad bit *too* happy? It seemed like everyone got over the bad stuff REALLY quickly. Especially Parker... he should have PTSD or something. Or be depressed. Seriously, there was some messed up stuff going on in this book. I know it's a YA book, but Parker's reaction to all the trauma he suffered... doesn't seem plausible. Or maybe Parker is just that mentally and emotionally strong? Meh.
Would I Recommend It:
This series took me way out of my comfort - I would never pick it up, on an average day. I can't remember what the push was, back in 2013, but I remember not seeing any reviews for the book, so it wasn't early reviews. That being said, I'm glad I gave this series a shot! The sequel was a bump in the road for me, but the series overall is great. So yes, I'd recommend the series overall. Binge-read them maybe, with the lights on, in the middle of the day.
Rating:
3.5 stars -> rounded up to 4 stars. A good conclusion to an interesting (and slightly scary) series! I've read all four of Johansson's books now (including Cut Me Free), and I'll definitely be looking out for more of her books in the future!
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May 30, 2017So glad to finally finish this series. It's been on my to do list for a while. The strange this is, I often felt like I had a sleeping problem while reading. =) I really like how it all came together. My favorite scenes were the mental battles while sleeping. Such a cool idea to be able to enter the dream state of another person.
July 3, 2015
*Also posted at Oops! I Read A Book Again*
Thank you to Flux and NetGalley for the review copy! Receiving one did not affect my views of the novel. Don't proceed if you haven't read the first two books!
And everything ends. But don't fear, fellow fans, J.R. Johansson's The Night Walkers series goes out with a bang! The series started out as a duology, but Jenn found that there was so much story to tell. That's because she made such an astounding storyworld where there are night walkers, who get to take over people or their dreams. When I learned that the third book will be in Jack's perspective, I got so excited because FINALLY, more answers! Paranoia washed away my craving for more information on the night walkers but I didn't realize that I still wanted more. (Which should have been obvious to me because I'm greedy like that.) Jack had the answers in Paranoia and I was so excited to find out more MORE MOAR.
But Jenn did something even more awesome. Not only do we get Jack's perspective, we got his AND Parker's. Which was glorious! This was a dual POV book and excuse me while I do my victory dance. Jack is closed off and secretive and it was nice to finally know what he's thinking. I love the dual POV too because we get to see the two brothers side-by-side and how they just want to help and protect the other one. Even if they didn't grow up together, it was heartwarming to see them caring for each other more and more as the story progressed.
Anyway, I couldn't really delve on the plot of Mania but as usual and as expected of the series, the stakes are high and the danger is just a hair's width away. Oh, I should correct that, danger was always there. Seriously. There were explosions, bullets, deaths, knives, hostages, torture, EVERYTHING. I mean, COME ON, didn't that just make you tingle all over?
As for the characters, Finn, I missed you, your humor, and your shirts! Since Jack tells more than half of the narrative, we get to spend more time with him and thus, know him better this time and I thank Jenn Johansson for that. In my review of Paranoia, I mentioned that I didn't connect with Jack as much as I wanted to. Now, I can rescind that because oh, Jack, I adore you. You might decorate yourself with spines to push people away but you're just a big ole softie too. Getting to know more about Chloe too and how she's such a large part in this installment's story were such a nice surprise. Libby, Jack's best friend and Builder, joins our team as well to finally create the drug Daniel Chipp has concocted. This "simple" task is infinitely harder because first, Jack and Parker have to get clues and solve the puzzle their dad left for them to get the ingredients. This includes taking over people's bodies and watching dreams, as you normally do. FUN TIMES.
Gah, I'm just a sucker for Jenn Johansson's tight storytelling. She got two concurrent story arcs working side-by-side, Jack trying to create the drug in exchange for Parker, who's being hostaged by Chloe's brother Cooper, and Parker just trying to be alive. Oh, and dealing with Darkness too. And trying to resist Cooper, who turns him into a lab rat, testing out drugs on him that might change him to a Taker from a Watcher. Cooper is CRAY. And SCARY. AND I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT.
I guess I just wish Addie and Mia were a bit more present in here. I guess it was made up by the Chloe-Jack romance though, which I liked. Jack finds it so hard to trust Chloe but I like Chloe. I think writing romance isn't the author's strongest suit but then, I didn't come to this series for the romance. It was nice but I'm all the way here because of The Danger, The Thrill, and The Story.
All in all, Mania was a wonderful, gripping, and exciting end to such a fantastic series. If you haven't read this series, YOU MUST START NOW. It's engaging, cool and unique. People taking over people or watching their dreams? People building dreams for others to rest on? With all the thrill and danger you could put into it? It's practically a crime how The Night Walkers trilogy is so underrated. J.R. Johansson knows how to up the ante, pull you into the web of her story's world, and care for her characters. Wait, she doesn't just know, she's got it mastered. I will ALWAYS read a novel by J.R. Johansson because she's sure as heck a storyteller.
Thank you to Flux and NetGalley for the review copy! Receiving one did not affect my views of the novel. Don't proceed if you haven't read the first two books!
And everything ends. But don't fear, fellow fans, J.R. Johansson's The Night Walkers series goes out with a bang! The series started out as a duology, but Jenn found that there was so much story to tell. That's because she made such an astounding storyworld where there are night walkers, who get to take over people or their dreams. When I learned that the third book will be in Jack's perspective, I got so excited because FINALLY, more answers! Paranoia washed away my craving for more information on the night walkers but I didn't realize that I still wanted more. (Which should have been obvious to me because I'm greedy like that.) Jack had the answers in Paranoia and I was so excited to find out more MORE MOAR.
But Jenn did something even more awesome. Not only do we get Jack's perspective, we got his AND Parker's. Which was glorious! This was a dual POV book and excuse me while I do my victory dance. Jack is closed off and secretive and it was nice to finally know what he's thinking. I love the dual POV too because we get to see the two brothers side-by-side and how they just want to help and protect the other one. Even if they didn't grow up together, it was heartwarming to see them caring for each other more and more as the story progressed.
Anyway, I couldn't really delve on the plot of Mania but as usual and as expected of the series, the stakes are high and the danger is just a hair's width away. Oh, I should correct that, danger was always there. Seriously. There were explosions, bullets, deaths, knives, hostages, torture, EVERYTHING. I mean, COME ON, didn't that just make you tingle all over?
As for the characters, Finn, I missed you, your humor, and your shirts! Since Jack tells more than half of the narrative, we get to spend more time with him and thus, know him better this time and I thank Jenn Johansson for that. In my review of Paranoia, I mentioned that I didn't connect with Jack as much as I wanted to. Now, I can rescind that because oh, Jack, I adore you. You might decorate yourself with spines to push people away but you're just a big ole softie too. Getting to know more about Chloe too and how she's such a large part in this installment's story were such a nice surprise. Libby, Jack's best friend and Builder, joins our team as well to finally create the drug Daniel Chipp has concocted. This "simple" task is infinitely harder because first, Jack and Parker have to get clues and solve the puzzle their dad left for them to get the ingredients. This includes taking over people's bodies and watching dreams, as you normally do. FUN TIMES.
Gah, I'm just a sucker for Jenn Johansson's tight storytelling. She got two concurrent story arcs working side-by-side, Jack trying to create the drug in exchange for Parker, who's being hostaged by Chloe's brother Cooper, and Parker just trying to be alive. Oh, and dealing with Darkness too. And trying to resist Cooper, who turns him into a lab rat, testing out drugs on him that might change him to a Taker from a Watcher. Cooper is CRAY. And SCARY. AND I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT.
I guess I just wish Addie and Mia were a bit more present in here. I guess it was made up by the Chloe-Jack romance though, which I liked. Jack finds it so hard to trust Chloe but I like Chloe. I think writing romance isn't the author's strongest suit but then, I didn't come to this series for the romance. It was nice but I'm all the way here because of The Danger, The Thrill, and The Story.
All in all, Mania was a wonderful, gripping, and exciting end to such a fantastic series. If you haven't read this series, YOU MUST START NOW. It's engaging, cool and unique. People taking over people or watching their dreams? People building dreams for others to rest on? With all the thrill and danger you could put into it? It's practically a crime how The Night Walkers trilogy is so underrated. J.R. Johansson knows how to up the ante, pull you into the web of her story's world, and care for her characters. Wait, she doesn't just know, she's got it mastered. I will ALWAYS read a novel by J.R. Johansson because she's sure as heck a storyteller.
July 20, 2015
Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales
Quick & Dirty: Wonderful ending to a very unique and entertaining series. I would highly recommend this to all YA Thriller fans!
Opening Sentence: Staring into the pit that had ripped away every answer I needed, I could still feel the Earth shake and the burning heat from the fire against my face.
The Review:
Jack and Parker are both Nightwalkers. They have the ability to enter into the dreams of the last person they came into eye contact with before going to sleep. In some ways their abilities can be amazing but they can also be hard on their health. While walking through others dreams their bodies don’t get any rest so eventually if they don’t sleep they will eventually die. The solution for them is to enter into the dreams of a Builder. Builders have the ability to make dreams for the nightwalkers which gives them the ability to truly rest their bodies. There is one other type of nightwalker and they are called Takers. Takers have the ability to take over the body of the last person they had eye contact with, but unfortunately Takers can’t dream so Builders can’t help them to sleep. So basically they live very short lives because your body can only survive for so long without sleep. The Takers are enemies to the other two types of nightwalkers and they have been at war with each other for quite some time now.
Jack and Parker are half brothers and their father was working on a cure to help the Takers sleep. Throughout the years he has created many different types of drugs to help and some of them have had very bad results. Their father died so that some of the solutions he created would be destroyed but it turns out that he finally found the cure. He left clues for his two sons to find so they can put together the formula and hopefully end the war. But before they have a chance to complete their quest Parker is kidnapped by the Takers, and Jack is only given a short amount of time to produce the solution or the takers will kill Parker. Both brothers will have to endure much, but if they can truly bring peace to their people it will all be worth it in the end!
From the very first time I met Parker in Insomnia I was instantly drawn to him. Throughout the series I really grew to love his character and my admiration for him just continued to grow through each book. He is such a great guy and he goes through a lot in this book. I respected that even when times got tough he never gave up and he stayed true to himself no matter what. I loved his sense of loyalty, it made him someone that you know you can rely on. I am sad that his story has come to an end but I am glad I got to read it.
One of my favorite things about Mania is that it alters between Jack and Parker’s POV’s. The two previous books were just told from Parker’s perspective, but I loved that we got to be inside of Jack’s head as well. Jack is a very complicated guy. He had an interesting childhood where his father taught him how to survive. He is very smart and good at almost everything, but he struggles with letting people in. He was raised not to trust anyone and he has a really hard time excepting help from others. I really enjoyed watching Jack grow as a character, he learns so much throughout his journey, and it made it easy to develop a strong connection with him. Out of the two boys I think that I actually liked Jack just a little bit better because he is one of those guys that is rough around the edges but a total teddy bear on the inside.
Mania is a fast paced thriller that is filled with loveable characters, cute romance, and an intriguing plot. It pretty much starts right where the last book ended and from the first page the action starts and it doesn’t stop until the very end. It has been a little while since I read the first two books in the series and it did take me a little bit to get back into the story. But once I was hooked it was pretty much impossible to put down. I love how original the idea was and combine that with Johansson’s amazing writing this entire series was very unique and enjoyable. I have grown to love all the characters in this series and I am really sad to see their stories come to an end, but Johansson did a wonderful job wrapping up everything nicely. All of my questions were answered and I felt very satisfied. Overall, this was a very entertaining story and I would highly recommend it to anyone that is looking for a fast paced thriller.
Notable Scene:
Another zipping noise sounded just before the next gunshot rand out. Pain burned through the left side of my head, I tripped and fell to the ground as everything around me slowed down. Visions of Addie laughing, my mom smiling at me across the kitchen counter, Finn goofing off in the back yard … they pelted me from all angles.
My life here and gone in an instant.
The gun fell from the officer’s fingers as he yelped out in pain. I just caught sight of a whirl of motion near the car before a crowd of rebels with guns surrounded all three men.
I couldn’t move. I couldn’t breathe. I couldn’t blink. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Jack running toward me. I though I could hear him yelling my name.
FTC Advisory: Flux provided me with a copy of Mania. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
Quick & Dirty: Wonderful ending to a very unique and entertaining series. I would highly recommend this to all YA Thriller fans!
Opening Sentence: Staring into the pit that had ripped away every answer I needed, I could still feel the Earth shake and the burning heat from the fire against my face.
The Review:
Jack and Parker are both Nightwalkers. They have the ability to enter into the dreams of the last person they came into eye contact with before going to sleep. In some ways their abilities can be amazing but they can also be hard on their health. While walking through others dreams their bodies don’t get any rest so eventually if they don’t sleep they will eventually die. The solution for them is to enter into the dreams of a Builder. Builders have the ability to make dreams for the nightwalkers which gives them the ability to truly rest their bodies. There is one other type of nightwalker and they are called Takers. Takers have the ability to take over the body of the last person they had eye contact with, but unfortunately Takers can’t dream so Builders can’t help them to sleep. So basically they live very short lives because your body can only survive for so long without sleep. The Takers are enemies to the other two types of nightwalkers and they have been at war with each other for quite some time now.
Jack and Parker are half brothers and their father was working on a cure to help the Takers sleep. Throughout the years he has created many different types of drugs to help and some of them have had very bad results. Their father died so that some of the solutions he created would be destroyed but it turns out that he finally found the cure. He left clues for his two sons to find so they can put together the formula and hopefully end the war. But before they have a chance to complete their quest Parker is kidnapped by the Takers, and Jack is only given a short amount of time to produce the solution or the takers will kill Parker. Both brothers will have to endure much, but if they can truly bring peace to their people it will all be worth it in the end!
From the very first time I met Parker in Insomnia I was instantly drawn to him. Throughout the series I really grew to love his character and my admiration for him just continued to grow through each book. He is such a great guy and he goes through a lot in this book. I respected that even when times got tough he never gave up and he stayed true to himself no matter what. I loved his sense of loyalty, it made him someone that you know you can rely on. I am sad that his story has come to an end but I am glad I got to read it.
One of my favorite things about Mania is that it alters between Jack and Parker’s POV’s. The two previous books were just told from Parker’s perspective, but I loved that we got to be inside of Jack’s head as well. Jack is a very complicated guy. He had an interesting childhood where his father taught him how to survive. He is very smart and good at almost everything, but he struggles with letting people in. He was raised not to trust anyone and he has a really hard time excepting help from others. I really enjoyed watching Jack grow as a character, he learns so much throughout his journey, and it made it easy to develop a strong connection with him. Out of the two boys I think that I actually liked Jack just a little bit better because he is one of those guys that is rough around the edges but a total teddy bear on the inside.
Mania is a fast paced thriller that is filled with loveable characters, cute romance, and an intriguing plot. It pretty much starts right where the last book ended and from the first page the action starts and it doesn’t stop until the very end. It has been a little while since I read the first two books in the series and it did take me a little bit to get back into the story. But once I was hooked it was pretty much impossible to put down. I love how original the idea was and combine that with Johansson’s amazing writing this entire series was very unique and enjoyable. I have grown to love all the characters in this series and I am really sad to see their stories come to an end, but Johansson did a wonderful job wrapping up everything nicely. All of my questions were answered and I felt very satisfied. Overall, this was a very entertaining story and I would highly recommend it to anyone that is looking for a fast paced thriller.
Notable Scene:
Another zipping noise sounded just before the next gunshot rand out. Pain burned through the left side of my head, I tripped and fell to the ground as everything around me slowed down. Visions of Addie laughing, my mom smiling at me across the kitchen counter, Finn goofing off in the back yard … they pelted me from all angles.
My life here and gone in an instant.
The gun fell from the officer’s fingers as he yelped out in pain. I just caught sight of a whirl of motion near the car before a crowd of rebels with guns surrounded all three men.
I couldn’t move. I couldn’t breathe. I couldn’t blink. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Jack running toward me. I though I could hear him yelling my name.
FTC Advisory: Flux provided me with a copy of Mania. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
May 5, 2015
I'm so not ready to say goodbye to these characters but the ending was great!
August 2, 2015
Intense wrap up of this series. I enjoyed getting to know Jack better.
July 17, 2015
Jack has been trying to figure out the missing ingredients for his father’s drug to fix the Takers, but so far he has been unsuccessful. Meanwhile, Parker feels frustrated because he wants to know more about Jack and his father, but Jack refuses to talk with him or let him help with the formula. When Jack and Parker receive a message from their dad, they team up to try and save their people from the war that will destroy everyone.
I know I am a fan of this series but I forgot just how much I love the books until I am reading one. I stumbled across the first book a year or so ago one day while browsing through my favorite book social media outlets and decided to give it a whirl. I have never been so happy as to have given a book a shot as I was by reading that. I had to wait forever (or what seemed like forever because I was so anxious) for book 2 to be released, but if possible, it was even better than the second book. I had the opportunity to meet the author and geek out on her at SLC comic con, and she was just as nice as I had hoped she would be, which is always reassuring since I couldn't imagine somebody mean writing one of my favorite series. I was so excited to get my hands on the third and final book of the series, but at the same time sad because it is the end and concerned that my expectations were too high. Rest your minds at ease, because this book did not disappoint.
Just a little background for those that forgot: Parker is a Walker, which means he will enter the dreams of the last person he makes eye contact with before he sleeps. But he can’t actually rest when he sleeps without the help of a Builder, a person who can create a world that allows the Walkers to actually get rest so they don’t go crazy. Together Walkers and Builders fight a war against the Takers, who are super freaking scary because they can possess the body of the person they last make eye contact with. Takers die early and use other’s bodies as a way to keep them self alive, even when it is against the person’s will to be taken.
I have never hid my love of Parker, I think he is perfect regardless of the fact he is a fictional 17 year old boy. What, a girl can dream. Well, now he has competition in the form of his older brother Jack. Jack has mad skills with science, weapons, survival and general badassness. If the zombie apocalypse happens, I would gladly take him on my team. Ok, who am I kidding; I want him on my team regardless of the end of the world. I absolutely love these guys, and having the narration told in alternating points of view between them was the perfect balance in the book. Parker has come so far from the boy on the verge of death and despair in the first book, to the boy who split his personalities in the second book, to finally accepting who he is as a whole. Sure he had anger and frustration here, but he seemed so much more grounded and rational (amazing what accepting your anger and having a Builder of your own can do for a guy). I would kind of like to wrap Parker in bubble wrap because, GEEZ!, the boy has it hard. Even in face of danger (ie murder and or torture) and tough choices, Parker keeps his head and his positive outlook on life which is probably my favorite thing about him period. I enjoyed seeing the bond between the brothers firmly cement and I could not be happier with the two of them as a team.
In case you couldn't tell, characterizations are the most important aspect of a story to me. Sure, strong plot helps to keep the book progressing, but if I don't connect with the people, I could care less about the actions. JR does an amazing job of creating tangible characters that I feel like I know, regardless of how small the role is. The side characters are just as important to the story as the main characters and here I love them almost as much. Finn is the best friend who always has a random thought or joke ready to ease tension as well as is willing to jump into to whatever mess Parker needs him in. I find his humor as well as his fun and terrible shirt quotes necessary. Abby is Finn’s younger sister, and the girl that Parker has loved forever, even when she was off limits. Abby has been there in any way she can and embraced her role in the world even when it sounded crazy. If I can’t have Parker, I can at least be happy that it is Abby who does. Mia did not play as strong a role in this title as she previously has, but it is nice to see she is getting her life in order and that Finn can bring her joy. I love Parker’s mom and her willingness to go along with this strange world and embrace Jack regardless of his parents. I loved her asking Jack to stay, it made me want to hug her. And a kinda sorta new character is Chloe, who was the bad guy in the last book, and is now a good guy here. I had expected to not like her, but it was hard to not understand, sympathize and root for her in this story. JR has the ability to make her characters be so real, with motivations that the reader can’t help but to relate to and grow to love. Here was a villain who I threw away my previous anger and decided I wanted to get a happy ending, regardless of her past deeds.
The books have to be read in order. No if ands or buts about it because everything builds on the first book. There is no way someone could just pick up this title and understand fully the complexities of the world that JR has built. Sure, you could get the plot of this specific book and see the end result of the current relationships, but the new reader would not understand the way the Night World society has been set up or the battles the characters went through to get what they have. I just don’t think the book would be as good/intense as a standalone. The series has taken some dark twists, so don't expect happy baby bunnies and unicorns, but it is so worth the read. The author does a great job of throwing a snippet of humor in to relieve the darkness (the theme not the person, fyi) when it feels like it may be just too much. I personally have enjoyed the journey I took with Parker and have not regret a moment of it. I strongly recommend this series to any and everyone who likes paranormal or who is just looking for something entirely new and unique to read.
I received this title from the author in exchange for my honest review.
For more reviews visit my blog at http://smadasbooksmack.blogspot.com/
I know I am a fan of this series but I forgot just how much I love the books until I am reading one. I stumbled across the first book a year or so ago one day while browsing through my favorite book social media outlets and decided to give it a whirl. I have never been so happy as to have given a book a shot as I was by reading that. I had to wait forever (or what seemed like forever because I was so anxious) for book 2 to be released, but if possible, it was even better than the second book. I had the opportunity to meet the author and geek out on her at SLC comic con, and she was just as nice as I had hoped she would be, which is always reassuring since I couldn't imagine somebody mean writing one of my favorite series. I was so excited to get my hands on the third and final book of the series, but at the same time sad because it is the end and concerned that my expectations were too high. Rest your minds at ease, because this book did not disappoint.
Just a little background for those that forgot: Parker is a Walker, which means he will enter the dreams of the last person he makes eye contact with before he sleeps. But he can’t actually rest when he sleeps without the help of a Builder, a person who can create a world that allows the Walkers to actually get rest so they don’t go crazy. Together Walkers and Builders fight a war against the Takers, who are super freaking scary because they can possess the body of the person they last make eye contact with. Takers die early and use other’s bodies as a way to keep them self alive, even when it is against the person’s will to be taken.
I have never hid my love of Parker, I think he is perfect regardless of the fact he is a fictional 17 year old boy. What, a girl can dream. Well, now he has competition in the form of his older brother Jack. Jack has mad skills with science, weapons, survival and general badassness. If the zombie apocalypse happens, I would gladly take him on my team. Ok, who am I kidding; I want him on my team regardless of the end of the world. I absolutely love these guys, and having the narration told in alternating points of view between them was the perfect balance in the book. Parker has come so far from the boy on the verge of death and despair in the first book, to the boy who split his personalities in the second book, to finally accepting who he is as a whole. Sure he had anger and frustration here, but he seemed so much more grounded and rational (amazing what accepting your anger and having a Builder of your own can do for a guy). I would kind of like to wrap Parker in bubble wrap because, GEEZ!, the boy has it hard. Even in face of danger (ie murder and or torture) and tough choices, Parker keeps his head and his positive outlook on life which is probably my favorite thing about him period. I enjoyed seeing the bond between the brothers firmly cement and I could not be happier with the two of them as a team.
In case you couldn't tell, characterizations are the most important aspect of a story to me. Sure, strong plot helps to keep the book progressing, but if I don't connect with the people, I could care less about the actions. JR does an amazing job of creating tangible characters that I feel like I know, regardless of how small the role is. The side characters are just as important to the story as the main characters and here I love them almost as much. Finn is the best friend who always has a random thought or joke ready to ease tension as well as is willing to jump into to whatever mess Parker needs him in. I find his humor as well as his fun and terrible shirt quotes necessary. Abby is Finn’s younger sister, and the girl that Parker has loved forever, even when she was off limits. Abby has been there in any way she can and embraced her role in the world even when it sounded crazy. If I can’t have Parker, I can at least be happy that it is Abby who does. Mia did not play as strong a role in this title as she previously has, but it is nice to see she is getting her life in order and that Finn can bring her joy. I love Parker’s mom and her willingness to go along with this strange world and embrace Jack regardless of his parents. I loved her asking Jack to stay, it made me want to hug her. And a kinda sorta new character is Chloe, who was the bad guy in the last book, and is now a good guy here. I had expected to not like her, but it was hard to not understand, sympathize and root for her in this story. JR has the ability to make her characters be so real, with motivations that the reader can’t help but to relate to and grow to love. Here was a villain who I threw away my previous anger and decided I wanted to get a happy ending, regardless of her past deeds.
The books have to be read in order. No if ands or buts about it because everything builds on the first book. There is no way someone could just pick up this title and understand fully the complexities of the world that JR has built. Sure, you could get the plot of this specific book and see the end result of the current relationships, but the new reader would not understand the way the Night World society has been set up or the battles the characters went through to get what they have. I just don’t think the book would be as good/intense as a standalone. The series has taken some dark twists, so don't expect happy baby bunnies and unicorns, but it is so worth the read. The author does a great job of throwing a snippet of humor in to relieve the darkness (the theme not the person, fyi) when it feels like it may be just too much. I personally have enjoyed the journey I took with Parker and have not regret a moment of it. I strongly recommend this series to any and everyone who likes paranormal or who is just looking for something entirely new and unique to read.
I received this title from the author in exchange for my honest review.
For more reviews visit my blog at http://smadasbooksmack.blogspot.com/
April 16, 2016
Primero que nada, que hacer esta reseña va a ser inmensamente difícil para mí, porque los dos primeros libros me encantaron y siento que este decayó muchísimo, que la autora lo escribió por terminar y no por sacarse todas estas tramas y personajes que tenía pensados de encima y dárnoslos a los lectores.
La voz de Jack en esta historia estuvo completamente de mas, o al menos, con la caracterización que tiene. Lo sentí por demás de débil, revolcándose en su pasado constantemente para meter excusas, siempre sintiéndose superior pero a la vez inferior. Me patinó muchísimo. Lo siento como uno de esos chicos de 2008 que eran emo y escuchaban Tokio Hotel o cosas así. No me pareció un personaje bien hecho. Además, tampoco concordaba mucho con lo que habíamos visto de él, por ejemplo, en el primer libro (misterioso, profesional, todo controlado). Sus POV podrían haberse suplantado con los de Finn, por ejemplo, que es alguien a quien conocemos desde el vamos y al que se llega a querer mucho.
Tengo un pequeño problema con la historia. Cuando en Paranoia nos presentan las tres clases de Caminantes Nocturnos, la SCN, Eclipse... nos hacen de ver que el mundo es infinitamente más grande de lo que pensábamos que era. Pero en este libro no lo explotan. Le dan a Parker una trama de encierro sumiso para darle más protagonismo a Jack, estiran esta trama hasta el infinito cuando tranquilamente se podría haber resuelto antes de la mitad del libro. Y no nos muestran nada de este mundo enorme de los Caminantes Nocturnos más que un loco medio muerto que quiere ser dios. En serio. Los dos primeros libros estaban llenos de plot twists y cosas que no tenían sentido pero al final sí lo tenían, pero esta historia me pareció bastante plana, sin mucha sorpresa, apoyándose sobre una base fija que no cambiaba, no tenía giros, nunca se nos revelaba nada nuevo. Y por eso, especialmente, le pongo esta nota al libro, cuando los otros dos los tengo sobre las 4-5 estrellas.
Podemos hablar mil años del triángulo amoroso que intentaron meterle a Jack para que "crezca" como personaje?
Primero quiero hablar de algo que me patina: la edad de Chloe. Sabemos que Jack está al principio de los 20 o por ahí. Sabemos que Parker tiene 16 por el libro anterior (pongámosle 17 de última, hagamos de cuenta que pasó un año aunque en realidad no), y sabemos que Thor tiene la misma edad que él porque van al mismo año en la escuela. Si Chloe es más chica que Thor, cuánto tiene? 15? 16, como mucho? Seré (soy) una santurrona, pero que metan a Jack con una piba que es 1) como 5 años más chica que él y 2) menor de edad... los engranajes me explotaron. No sé. Más allá de eso, Chloe se hacía mucho la víctima pero cómo la vamos a culpar si sólo es un instrumento para que Jack sea un tipo rudo pero con su lado angelical amoroso tierno. Pobrecita.
Libby también o sea les juro que no tenía más de 13 años, y los berrinches que se mandaba porque Chloe le robaba a Jack casi la mato ocho veces por página. Lo lamento si sos pasiva hermana, lo lamento si creés que porque conocés a alguien de toda la vida y se tratan bien se tiene que enamorar de vos o, como mínimo, rechazar a todas las chicas del universo. Lo lamento, pero madurá. En el mundo lleno de sangre, muerte y engaños en el que vive, estoy bastante segura que incluso con los 13 años que asumo que tiene, tendría que ser mucho más madura. Ni hablemos si es más grande. Si no la mataba Cooper la mataba yo. Ah eso la muerte. Fue asqueroso. Odio cuando traen a personajes nada más que para matarlos y usarlos de elemento emocional. Nada que ver. Perdoná Libby capaz que sí te merecías algo mejor que ser un berrinche con pelos y un cadáver con lágrimas.
Finn fue (como siempre) un A+++. Se la re banca cuando tiene que ir a luchar, a él no lo van a dejar atrás, y se mete al nido de los Usurpadores de cabeza, sin ninguna idea muy avanzada de lo que va a pasar, sin ningún tipo de arma y con un cagaso tremendo de que le hagan algo a Parker. Lo adoro y, para mí, salvó mucho el libro.
El truco envolvente onírico que se manda el papá de los chicos está bastante bien, pero me da mucha lástima que sólo sea una manera de resaltar a Jack (otra vez). Además que el Usurpador al que se le tiene que meter al sueño o sea primero que es imbécil y segundo que es insoportablemente egoísta. Se mandó la botella de Espectro entera sin ni siquiera pensar que capaz que sí lo iban a necesitar a él para hacer más (aunque Jack se las arregla porque sí, además de musculoso, líder, amado por todas, también es inteligente a más no poder). La verdad que me iba a reír si se moría porque más mala suerte no les podía tocar.
Me duele mucho despedirme de Parker, Addie, Mia y Finn. Me duele inmensidades. Pero más me duele después de leer este libro, donde tiraron a todos un paso más atrás con tal de hacer que Jack quede bien, donde en muchos casos no respetaron para nada la caracterización y los cambios que habían sufrido estos personajes a lo largo de los dos libros anteriores. Y que muchas veces tuvieron que sacarlos de encima de la trama principal hiriéndolos, exhiliándolos o secuestrándolos para que no interfieran mucho en el plan de Jack. En este libro Parker ya no es el protagonista gracioso, sarcástico e inteligente que conocíamos. Y me duele horrores, porque hubiera preferido que mi despedida de él se hubiera dado en buenos términos. Pero bueno, qué sé yo. No todo se puede cuando te dan una fecha límite para terminar el libro.
La voz de Jack en esta historia estuvo completamente de mas, o al menos, con la caracterización que tiene. Lo sentí por demás de débil, revolcándose en su pasado constantemente para meter excusas, siempre sintiéndose superior pero a la vez inferior. Me patinó muchísimo. Lo siento como uno de esos chicos de 2008 que eran emo y escuchaban Tokio Hotel o cosas así. No me pareció un personaje bien hecho. Además, tampoco concordaba mucho con lo que habíamos visto de él, por ejemplo, en el primer libro (misterioso, profesional, todo controlado). Sus POV podrían haberse suplantado con los de Finn, por ejemplo, que es alguien a quien conocemos desde el vamos y al que se llega a querer mucho.
Tengo un pequeño problema con la historia. Cuando en Paranoia nos presentan las tres clases de Caminantes Nocturnos, la SCN, Eclipse... nos hacen de ver que el mundo es infinitamente más grande de lo que pensábamos que era. Pero en este libro no lo explotan. Le dan a Parker una trama de encierro sumiso para darle más protagonismo a Jack, estiran esta trama hasta el infinito cuando tranquilamente se podría haber resuelto antes de la mitad del libro. Y no nos muestran nada de este mundo enorme de los Caminantes Nocturnos más que un loco medio muerto que quiere ser dios. En serio. Los dos primeros libros estaban llenos de plot twists y cosas que no tenían sentido pero al final sí lo tenían, pero esta historia me pareció bastante plana, sin mucha sorpresa, apoyándose sobre una base fija que no cambiaba, no tenía giros, nunca se nos revelaba nada nuevo. Y por eso, especialmente, le pongo esta nota al libro, cuando los otros dos los tengo sobre las 4-5 estrellas.
Podemos hablar mil años del triángulo amoroso que intentaron meterle a Jack para que "crezca" como personaje?
Primero quiero hablar de algo que me patina: la edad de Chloe. Sabemos que Jack está al principio de los 20 o por ahí. Sabemos que Parker tiene 16 por el libro anterior (pongámosle 17 de última, hagamos de cuenta que pasó un año aunque en realidad no), y sabemos que Thor tiene la misma edad que él porque van al mismo año en la escuela. Si Chloe es más chica que Thor, cuánto tiene? 15? 16, como mucho? Seré (soy) una santurrona, pero que metan a Jack con una piba que es 1) como 5 años más chica que él y 2) menor de edad... los engranajes me explotaron. No sé. Más allá de eso, Chloe se hacía mucho la víctima pero cómo la vamos a culpar si sólo es un instrumento para que Jack sea un tipo rudo pero con su lado angelical amoroso tierno. Pobrecita.
Libby también o sea les juro que no tenía más de 13 años, y los berrinches que se mandaba porque Chloe le robaba a Jack casi la mato ocho veces por página. Lo lamento si sos pasiva hermana, lo lamento si creés que porque conocés a alguien de toda la vida y se tratan bien se tiene que enamorar de vos o, como mínimo, rechazar a todas las chicas del universo. Lo lamento, pero madurá. En el mundo lleno de sangre, muerte y engaños en el que vive, estoy bastante segura que incluso con los 13 años que asumo que tiene, tendría que ser mucho más madura. Ni hablemos si es más grande. Si no la mataba Cooper la mataba yo. Ah eso la muerte. Fue asqueroso. Odio cuando traen a personajes nada más que para matarlos y usarlos de elemento emocional. Nada que ver. Perdoná Libby capaz que sí te merecías algo mejor que ser un berrinche con pelos y un cadáver con lágrimas.
Finn fue (como siempre) un A+++. Se la re banca cuando tiene que ir a luchar, a él no lo van a dejar atrás, y se mete al nido de los Usurpadores de cabeza, sin ninguna idea muy avanzada de lo que va a pasar, sin ningún tipo de arma y con un cagaso tremendo de que le hagan algo a Parker. Lo adoro y, para mí, salvó mucho el libro.
El truco envolvente onírico que se manda el papá de los chicos está bastante bien, pero me da mucha lástima que sólo sea una manera de resaltar a Jack (otra vez). Además que el Usurpador al que se le tiene que meter al sueño o sea primero que es imbécil y segundo que es insoportablemente egoísta. Se mandó la botella de Espectro entera sin ni siquiera pensar que capaz que sí lo iban a necesitar a él para hacer más (aunque Jack se las arregla porque sí, además de musculoso, líder, amado por todas, también es inteligente a más no poder). La verdad que me iba a reír si se moría porque más mala suerte no les podía tocar.
Me duele mucho despedirme de Parker, Addie, Mia y Finn. Me duele inmensidades. Pero más me duele después de leer este libro, donde tiraron a todos un paso más atrás con tal de hacer que Jack quede bien, donde en muchos casos no respetaron para nada la caracterización y los cambios que habían sufrido estos personajes a lo largo de los dos libros anteriores. Y que muchas veces tuvieron que sacarlos de encima de la trama principal hiriéndolos, exhiliándolos o secuestrándolos para que no interfieran mucho en el plan de Jack. En este libro Parker ya no es el protagonista gracioso, sarcástico e inteligente que conocíamos. Y me duele horrores, porque hubiera preferido que mi despedida de él se hubiera dado en buenos términos. Pero bueno, qué sé yo. No todo se puede cuando te dan una fecha límite para terminar el libro.
August 23, 2015
Excellent trilogy!
October 8, 2021
Bueno, leí este libro en un día. En realidad, toda la trilogía la leí en un tiempo récord, como todo libro tiene sus cosas, pero yo no podía parar de leer, conecté tanto con los personajes y me encariñé muchísimo, ahora con el punto de vista de Jack, conociéndolo mas y viendo su crecimiento lo amas muchísimo más.
Me gusto la conclusión de la historia, no voy a negar que el final propiamente dicho me pareció acelerado, pero amo tanto estos libros que lo dejo pasar.
No es una trilogía que te haga volar la cabeza, pero sus personajes te hacen estar enganchados en la lectura, lo que pasa en sus cabezas, lo que hacen, las situaciones que pasan.
Me encanta esta autora porque a pesar de que hay un protagonista los secundarios son reales tienen historia y aportan, todos en algunos libros más que en otros.
Un libro que tiene lealtad, amistad, hermandad y te atrapa. MUY RECOMENDADO.
Una trilogía estupenda, eso si ADEVERTENCIA: cuando comienzas a leer enserio no puedes parar, así que no apto para temporada de exámenes, elegir un fin de semana o vacaciones ya que, si no, no van a poder parar de pensar en ellos.
Voy a leer todos los libros de la autora.
Me gusto la conclusión de la historia, no voy a negar que el final propiamente dicho me pareció acelerado, pero amo tanto estos libros que lo dejo pasar.
No es una trilogía que te haga volar la cabeza, pero sus personajes te hacen estar enganchados en la lectura, lo que pasa en sus cabezas, lo que hacen, las situaciones que pasan.
Me encanta esta autora porque a pesar de que hay un protagonista los secundarios son reales tienen historia y aportan, todos en algunos libros más que en otros.
Un libro que tiene lealtad, amistad, hermandad y te atrapa. MUY RECOMENDADO.
Una trilogía estupenda, eso si ADEVERTENCIA: cuando comienzas a leer enserio no puedes parar, así que no apto para temporada de exámenes, elegir un fin de semana o vacaciones ya que, si no, no van a poder parar de pensar en ellos.
Voy a leer todos los libros de la autora.
April 13, 2020
Me encantó este final para esta trilogía tan genial 😍. El primer libro es uno de mis favoritos, el segundo no me gustó tanto ya que no me agradó el giro que tomó la historia. Sin embargo en este lo supe apreciar más, no quedó nada por resolver.
Si bien se me hizo un poco lento, ya que se me hacía repetitivo, me atrapó a las primeras páginas y no lo pude soltar.
No me voy a cansar de recomendar esta trilogía 😍
Si bien se me hizo un poco lento, ya que se me hacía repetitivo, me atrapó a las primeras páginas y no lo pude soltar.
No me voy a cansar de recomendar esta trilogía 😍
January 8, 2024
A história contada de dois pontos de vista diferentes é um recurso interessante para acompanharmos dois núcleos separados do enredo. Alguns personagens que são introduzidos nesse volume e são bastante descartáveis (e descartados em algum momento) e rola um apelo pra soluções mágicas pra questões complexas. A maneira como a "batalha final" é descrita deixa a sensação de 'ue mas já?', mas o fechamento é bonitinho apesar de bem clichê.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 24, 2017
I really enjoyed this book. I like how Jack is fierce and how he doesn't give up. I like how Parker loves him and how they fight to stay together and stay alive. I like how when Parker gets captured, Jack flips and goes after him. I like how Parker is smart and how he manages to survive. I like how in the end, Parker is saved, and they find a cure.
May 16, 2015
When I received this ARC from Jenn I was ecstatic! Thanx soo much!
I started reading it with a lot of enthusiasm, because let's face it, I needed the next book after reading book 2. I was traveling from Paris to Amsterdam and had a lot of time on my hands. Before I knew it I was half way through the book. Then it hit me. This was going to be the last book before I had to let go of Parker, Jack, Finn, Addie and Mia, and I wasn't ready. But before long my curiousity won it from my small deppressions over the ending of an amazing series.
The Takers are gone from the base now that Jack's and Parker's father blew it up. Consequently, making it impossible for anyone to make Eclipse ever again. To make sure that Chloe would let Finn go, Jack promised that he would find another way to make the Takers survive. The only problem is that Jack's dad was the only one with enough knowledge to make that happen. In fear of their lives the Takers kidnap Parker. The only way that Jack would get his brother back is if he handed over Eclipse to the Takers. But perhaps there is a better way. Hopefully Jack can get his hands on all of the ingredents before Parker's time is up.
The last two books were mainly about Parker, but in this book you learn a lot more about Jack. You can also see this on the covers. On the last two you could see Parker, but on this one you can see Jack. I have loved all of the covers, they really give a feel of the books. And that is what a cover is supposed to do in my opinion. Even the model fits my idea of what Jack and Parker look like.
You switch from one brother to the next every chapter. In some books this could be confusing and a reason for people to not be able to get into the story. But that doesn't happen here. Because of the switch you receive important information from both sides. Not only about the drug that Jack is working on, but also deeper knowledge about the Takers.
Jenn mentioned in the interview that I had with her that this was her favorite book of the three. I think I agree :) You learn even more about the different types of Night Walkers in Mania. It started in Paranoia, but now you go deeper into what drives them to do the things they do. Not only for the Takers, but for the Builders and The Watchers as well. There is one scene that is particulary interesting when Parker gets kidnapped. You see and feel the fear of the Watchers and the Builders living there and you kind of get to understand the feute between them. Later on when you learn more about the Takers from Parker you get it even more, and it's so cleverly done. It feels really natural.
The fear that these Takers live in it's so normal that you almost don't see them as the bad guys anymore. You begin to see them for who they are. People fighting for their lives. But then Cooper opens his mouth and they're back to being the bad guys.
Their feute takes a drastic turn for the worst and not everyone gets to the last page of this book alive. The tone that was set in the last few chapters of Paranoia continues on in this book. And it's addictive, well written and amazing! I've said it before with the other two books, but I was on the edge of my seat for most of this book as well.
What I also really liked about this book was getting to know Jack a lot more. You learn about the place he grew up in, how he must have felt most of his life, and he struggles he's been going through. Because eventhough, according to him, the Takers are responsible for his dad's passing, and the passing of many other Night Walkers, not all of them are as bad as he once thought. Chloe forces her way into his thoughts, and maybe she's only helping him to save her own skin, but he can't keep her at a distance. We also learn about Jack's best friend. She's not very taken with Jack's new friend. What I also loved was Finn. He is still the lovely comic relief in some places, with is lovely and very true t-shirts and his charming way of naming things. But he's also really helpful in this book. One thing I did miss quite a bit was Addie. I love her. I understand why she wasn't in it as much though :)
All in all a magnificint ending of an amazing series. I'm sad that it's over, but I loved every minute of it. And I can live with this ending ;) and who knows, maybe one day Jenn'll return to this world, and give us more to love. I can't wait.
This book is release on the 8th of July 2015 and I encurage you all to buy it and read it! <3
I started reading it with a lot of enthusiasm, because let's face it, I needed the next book after reading book 2. I was traveling from Paris to Amsterdam and had a lot of time on my hands. Before I knew it I was half way through the book. Then it hit me. This was going to be the last book before I had to let go of Parker, Jack, Finn, Addie and Mia, and I wasn't ready. But before long my curiousity won it from my small deppressions over the ending of an amazing series.
The Takers are gone from the base now that Jack's and Parker's father blew it up. Consequently, making it impossible for anyone to make Eclipse ever again. To make sure that Chloe would let Finn go, Jack promised that he would find another way to make the Takers survive. The only problem is that Jack's dad was the only one with enough knowledge to make that happen. In fear of their lives the Takers kidnap Parker. The only way that Jack would get his brother back is if he handed over Eclipse to the Takers. But perhaps there is a better way. Hopefully Jack can get his hands on all of the ingredents before Parker's time is up.
The last two books were mainly about Parker, but in this book you learn a lot more about Jack. You can also see this on the covers. On the last two you could see Parker, but on this one you can see Jack. I have loved all of the covers, they really give a feel of the books. And that is what a cover is supposed to do in my opinion. Even the model fits my idea of what Jack and Parker look like.
You switch from one brother to the next every chapter. In some books this could be confusing and a reason for people to not be able to get into the story. But that doesn't happen here. Because of the switch you receive important information from both sides. Not only about the drug that Jack is working on, but also deeper knowledge about the Takers.
Jenn mentioned in the interview that I had with her that this was her favorite book of the three. I think I agree :) You learn even more about the different types of Night Walkers in Mania. It started in Paranoia, but now you go deeper into what drives them to do the things they do. Not only for the Takers, but for the Builders and The Watchers as well. There is one scene that is particulary interesting when Parker gets kidnapped. You see and feel the fear of the Watchers and the Builders living there and you kind of get to understand the feute between them. Later on when you learn more about the Takers from Parker you get it even more, and it's so cleverly done. It feels really natural.
The fear that these Takers live in it's so normal that you almost don't see them as the bad guys anymore. You begin to see them for who they are. People fighting for their lives. But then Cooper opens his mouth and they're back to being the bad guys.
Their feute takes a drastic turn for the worst and not everyone gets to the last page of this book alive. The tone that was set in the last few chapters of Paranoia continues on in this book. And it's addictive, well written and amazing! I've said it before with the other two books, but I was on the edge of my seat for most of this book as well.
What I also really liked about this book was getting to know Jack a lot more. You learn about the place he grew up in, how he must have felt most of his life, and he struggles he's been going through. Because eventhough, according to him, the Takers are responsible for his dad's passing, and the passing of many other Night Walkers, not all of them are as bad as he once thought. Chloe forces her way into his thoughts, and maybe she's only helping him to save her own skin, but he can't keep her at a distance. We also learn about Jack's best friend. She's not very taken with Jack's new friend. What I also loved was Finn. He is still the lovely comic relief in some places, with is lovely and very true t-shirts and his charming way of naming things. But he's also really helpful in this book. One thing I did miss quite a bit was Addie. I love her. I understand why she wasn't in it as much though :)
All in all a magnificint ending of an amazing series. I'm sad that it's over, but I loved every minute of it. And I can live with this ending ;) and who knows, maybe one day Jenn'll return to this world, and give us more to love. I can't wait.
This book is release on the 8th of July 2015 and I encurage you all to buy it and read it! <3
July 10, 2016
Después de los acontecimientos ocurridos al final del Paranoia, la historia literalmente da giro de lo más inesperado, y es que habíamos estados acostumbrados a contar solamente con la perspectiva de Parker a lo largo de las primera entregas, pero ahora la historia será contada a dos voces, con esto acaparando mucho más sobre los personajes y de lo que ocurre.
Parker Chipp es un observador de sueños, quien ha logrado algo que ninguno otro él había podido conseguir, ha vuelto a unir su mente consiguiendo con esto tener un nuevo control sobre sus habilidades como caminante nocturno. Ahora él y su grupo de amigos están intentando reconstruir el trabajo de su padre, una droga capaz de ayudar a los usurpadores con el fin de césar la rivalidad que existe entre ellos, pero con la muerte de Daniel todo parece perdido.
Jack, es el medio hermano de Parker. Toda su vida entreno su mente como Observador gracias a la guía de Daniel, pero nunca se imaginó que este guardaría un secreto relacionado con los Usurpadores, ahora tomará como su deber el concluir con esta misión y proteger a la nueva familia que ha conseguido, pero para ello tendrá que descifrar los mensajes que su padre ha ocultado en los recuerdos de personas de su pasado para completar la fórmula para droga capaz de ayudar a los usurpadores. Esta parte de la historia la considero la aportación más original de la entrega ya que podremos observar el uso todas las habilidades de las que los personajes de este mundo son capaces de realizar.
Como hemos visto en cada una de las novelas de J.R. Johansson, los personajes secundarios tienen un peso significativo en la trama, y en esta ocasión Cloe será una revelación, (aunque la primera vez que supimos de ella fue al final de Paranoia) personalmente podría decir que es mi personaje favorito de toda la saga y su papel en este desenlace es genial.
Ella es una Usurpadora capaz de tomar el control de las personas mientras duermen, así como acceder a todos sus recuerdos y sueños; también es la hija de uno de líderes del movimiento en contra de los Observadores y Constructores: sin duda un personaje incomprendido y con un gran potencial dentro de la saga.
J.R. Johansson concluye con genialidad la saga, otorgándole a todos sus personajes un merecido final y resolviendo todas las incógnitas que había plantado; espero pronto traerles alguna reseña de sus otras obras publicadas.
Parker Chipp es un observador de sueños, quien ha logrado algo que ninguno otro él había podido conseguir, ha vuelto a unir su mente consiguiendo con esto tener un nuevo control sobre sus habilidades como caminante nocturno. Ahora él y su grupo de amigos están intentando reconstruir el trabajo de su padre, una droga capaz de ayudar a los usurpadores con el fin de césar la rivalidad que existe entre ellos, pero con la muerte de Daniel todo parece perdido.
Jack, es el medio hermano de Parker. Toda su vida entreno su mente como Observador gracias a la guía de Daniel, pero nunca se imaginó que este guardaría un secreto relacionado con los Usurpadores, ahora tomará como su deber el concluir con esta misión y proteger a la nueva familia que ha conseguido, pero para ello tendrá que descifrar los mensajes que su padre ha ocultado en los recuerdos de personas de su pasado para completar la fórmula para droga capaz de ayudar a los usurpadores. Esta parte de la historia la considero la aportación más original de la entrega ya que podremos observar el uso todas las habilidades de las que los personajes de este mundo son capaces de realizar.
Como hemos visto en cada una de las novelas de J.R. Johansson, los personajes secundarios tienen un peso significativo en la trama, y en esta ocasión Cloe será una revelación, (aunque la primera vez que supimos de ella fue al final de Paranoia) personalmente podría decir que es mi personaje favorito de toda la saga y su papel en este desenlace es genial.
Ella es una Usurpadora capaz de tomar el control de las personas mientras duermen, así como acceder a todos sus recuerdos y sueños; también es la hija de uno de líderes del movimiento en contra de los Observadores y Constructores: sin duda un personaje incomprendido y con un gran potencial dentro de la saga.
J.R. Johansson concluye con genialidad la saga, otorgándole a todos sus personajes un merecido final y resolviendo todas las incógnitas que había plantado; espero pronto traerles alguna reseña de sus otras obras publicadas.
July 22, 2015
In Mania, more than any of the previous two books, J R Johansson takes her characters on a journey. This is not only a physical one, as they follow the clues and find the ingredients to Daniel’s formula, but also an emotional one. This is particularly true for Jack whose detached mask slips away and he allows himself to finally grieve for the people he has lost, as well as realising that he is capable of love – both familial and romantic. this change in Jack means that he becomes a far more interesting character because J R Johansson allows us to see beyond his intelligence, talent and logic.
For the majority of the book parker and Jack are physically separate; J R Johansson connecting us to them both via their alternate narratives. Parker is in a situation in which he tested, in body and spirit. His endurance surprises us and we finally appreciate the effect the brothers have had upon each other.
he trials of Parker and Jack are far from ideal, but these are characters we know well and that gives us hope. However, this does not mean that at times we aren’t on the edge of our seats as J R Johansson builds the suspense to an almost unbearable level.
As Mania is really about the development of the two protagonists, Addie and Mia barely appear, whilst Finn supports Jack on his search. I think some of his humour is lost, but this is appropriate to the tone of the story.
Chloe is very much a character who steps up here and she is pivotal – not only to the running themes of trust and friendship – but to the difference in Jack.
Although I am disappointed that the Night Walkers series has come to an end, Mania is the perfect conclusion and I am happy to say that despite there being a gap of a year between each book, J R Johansson has absorbed me completely into this world.
For the majority of the book parker and Jack are physically separate; J R Johansson connecting us to them both via their alternate narratives. Parker is in a situation in which he tested, in body and spirit. His endurance surprises us and we finally appreciate the effect the brothers have had upon each other.
he trials of Parker and Jack are far from ideal, but these are characters we know well and that gives us hope. However, this does not mean that at times we aren’t on the edge of our seats as J R Johansson builds the suspense to an almost unbearable level.
As Mania is really about the development of the two protagonists, Addie and Mia barely appear, whilst Finn supports Jack on his search. I think some of his humour is lost, but this is appropriate to the tone of the story.
Chloe is very much a character who steps up here and she is pivotal – not only to the running themes of trust and friendship – but to the difference in Jack.
Although I am disappointed that the Night Walkers series has come to an end, Mania is the perfect conclusion and I am happy to say that despite there being a gap of a year between each book, J R Johansson has absorbed me completely into this world.
June 5, 2024
I’ve been really excited to read Mania because I’ve wanted to know how this trilogy ends. I wasn’t disappointed in the least. It was definitely a wild ride.
Even though we learned about the different types of Night Walkers in Paranoia, we learned more about their society and what life is like for them. The politics involved were very intriguing.
In Mania, not only are we in Parker’s head, but we get the addition of being in Jack’s head too. I really loved getting to know him better and learn what his motivations were. It was easy to tell the two apart because they both think so differently. And, they both added a lot to the story. It gave it a new dimension that I wished was there during Insomnia and Paranoia too, but, of course, I understand why that couldn’t be the case.
Even though Parker and Addie solidified their relationship in Paranoia, the romance and the sexual tension was just as awesome in this book. Surprisingly, though, it wasn’t from Parker and Addie. It was from Jack and someone, and it was fun to be a part of it.
I expected a lot of the things that happened in the story. But there were a few things that I didn’t expect and I was quite surprised about. I thought Mania was a fantastic ending to a great series.
Even though we learned about the different types of Night Walkers in Paranoia, we learned more about their society and what life is like for them. The politics involved were very intriguing.
In Mania, not only are we in Parker’s head, but we get the addition of being in Jack’s head too. I really loved getting to know him better and learn what his motivations were. It was easy to tell the two apart because they both think so differently. And, they both added a lot to the story. It gave it a new dimension that I wished was there during Insomnia and Paranoia too, but, of course, I understand why that couldn’t be the case.
Even though Parker and Addie solidified their relationship in Paranoia, the romance and the sexual tension was just as awesome in this book. Surprisingly, though, it wasn’t from Parker and Addie. It was from Jack and someone, and it was fun to be a part of it.
I expected a lot of the things that happened in the story. But there were a few things that I didn’t expect and I was quite surprised about. I thought Mania was a fantastic ending to a great series.
February 4, 2017
Wow! This was one of (if not THE) most suspenseful, thriller-full books I've read. I love this whole series. I was so tempted to stay in bed all day reading this instead of getting up and going to work and taking kids to school. It kept me up at night, wondering and worrying about what was going to happen next, which is fitting for a book based around insomnia.
This is book 3 of the Night Walker series, so you definitely need to read the other two first. I don't want to give anything away -- you'll enjoy it best with no foreknowledge -- but I've rarely seen an author torture a character the way Johansson lays it on Parker.
It's suspenseful not only because of the race against the clock, but the characters are so real and fun that you really care about them. There is plenty of action as well as great character interaction. The pacing, buildup, and mysteries are all great. I could nitpick a few things, but they are negligible to the whole reading experience.
This is book 3 of the Night Walker series, so you definitely need to read the other two first. I don't want to give anything away -- you'll enjoy it best with no foreknowledge -- but I've rarely seen an author torture a character the way Johansson lays it on Parker.
It's suspenseful not only because of the race against the clock, but the characters are so real and fun that you really care about them. There is plenty of action as well as great character interaction. The pacing, buildup, and mysteries are all great. I could nitpick a few things, but they are negligible to the whole reading experience.
June 15, 2015
A jumble of thoughts and emotions are racing through my head as I sit, staring at the cursor, trying to find just the right words for this review.
The final book in the Night Walkers trilogy is gripping, exciting, and a fitting conclusion to an amazing series. We see Parker, Jack, Finn, and Addie grow and develop even more, building on their relationships with each other as they try to find a way to end a devastating war.
One of my favorite aspects of this book is the switching between viewpoints, Parker's and Jack's. I loved being able to see how they each viewed the situation, see what was driving them, to understand the different pain each of them felt over their shared loss.
Get ready to read this book all in one sitting. It pulls you in (and dare I say, takes you over) just as surely as a Taker would.
The final book in the Night Walkers trilogy is gripping, exciting, and a fitting conclusion to an amazing series. We see Parker, Jack, Finn, and Addie grow and develop even more, building on their relationships with each other as they try to find a way to end a devastating war.
One of my favorite aspects of this book is the switching between viewpoints, Parker's and Jack's. I loved being able to see how they each viewed the situation, see what was driving them, to understand the different pain each of them felt over their shared loss.
Get ready to read this book all in one sitting. It pulls you in (and dare I say, takes you over) just as surely as a Taker would.
June 4, 2015
Mania is the third and final book in The Night Walker series, and it does NOT disappoint. All the characters I love are there, and somehow Jenn writes in more characters that I grew to love. That’s hard to do with such a large cast. This book is more intense than even the first two with so much at stake for not only Parker and Jack, but for the Night Walkers as a whole. I have a newborn and a toddler, but I found myself reading every minute I could find. The twists propelled me to the next pages, making me ignore the fact that my two year old son had probably been playing my 3DS for too long that day…So, there’s one warning about this book, about the series as a whole: If you start to read it, you'll want to clear your schedule, because you won’t want to put it down.
September 30, 2015
Insert tears of joy here! I absolutely loved this book! It was so hard to think that the Insomnia series was over after Paranoia, so this final book from Jack's perspective was perfect. When Jack entered the series it so exciting, and he brought all new questions, so it is was such an adventure getting into his character. With some books where they cover the same events from multiple perspectives it can become boring and redundant, have no fear! Johansson is a brilliant author and this exciting adventure plays out with new information that still makes it a thrill ride from beginning to end.
September 16, 2015
Actually wasn't sure if I liked this book at first as almost stopped reading it between pages 50-100 because it wasn't grabbing me like the first two did and I was disappointed. But I kept reading and I'm glad I did because as the book continues it becomes every bit as exciting and has you on the edge of your seat like the others in the series. The interesting thing about "mania" is that it is from the perspective of both Parker and his brother Jack,and at first that throws the reader off a bit because we know Parker really well but Jack is still relatively new.
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July 9, 2015I'm so excited I won this book on Goodreads!
July 23, 2015
Wade said this final book was great and the series was awesome. He recommends it.
April 20, 2015
Amazing. 4.5 stars. Review to come.
November 18, 2018
Hola a todos. ¿Cómo están? Hoy vamos a hablar de Manía, escrita por J. R. Johansson. El año pasado tuve la oportunidad de leer Insomnia, la primera parte de esta trilogía, y aunque me demore un tiempo en continuarla hace unas semanas leí Paranoia, la segunda parte de Caminantes nocturnos que me dejo con muchas ganas de continuar la entrega. Tuve exámenes y parciales y estaba desesperada por aprobar todo y hacerme tiempo para leer así que ayer empecé con esta última parte y me atrapo por completo.
"A veces, la vida necesitaba un poco de locura:"
Cabe destacar que esta última entrega, a diferencia de las primeras dos, no solo está narrada desde la perspectiva de Parker sino también desde la perspectiva de Jack. Debo admitir que si bien en el libro anterior Jack llego a molestarme un poco, ahora me encanta. Debido a que la autora decidió narrar esta última parte mayormente desde la perspectiva de Jack, podemos conocer mucho más al personaje y entender más de su forma de ser. También debo decir que si bien conocemos mucho más de Jack, las chicas (Mia y Addie) prácticamente no aparecen. Debo admitir que las extrañe un poco.
Como ya saben (y si no leyeron la segunda parte por favor no continúen si no quieren SPOILERS que probablemente haya algunos a partir de ahora) en Paranoia Daniel Chipp destruyo las instalaciones de los usurpadores para poder crear una ventaja así sus hijos huían y para destruir Eclipse y así asegurarse de que nunca más volviera a construirse. Eclipse era un riesgo y se llevó el secreto de la formula a la tumba. Sin embargo, le dejo a Jack una nota con parte de una nueva fórmula que ayudaría a los Usurpadores a seguir con vida sin que tengan que volver a robar los cuerpos de los soñadores.
En esta última parte, llena de emoción e intriga deben descubrir los elementos faltantes de esa fórmula y aprender a confiar en que no todos los usurpadores son iguales. Chloe los acompañara en esta búsqueda para salvar su vida y a su gente, y poco a poco por más trabas que tenga se va haciendo de nuevos amigos.
"Me sentía como una pequeña balsa en medio del océano. No podía ver donde empezaba ni terminaba el agua, sino que ella estaba en todos lados y no me dejaba escapatoria."
¿Recuerdan que en el libro anterior Parker y Oscuridad se habían unido para salvar a Finn? Aunque lo duden, extrañe mucho a Oscuridad en el principio del libro y cuando finalmente apareció aunque sea un momento me saco una sonrisa.
Obviamente no puede faltar el romance. E amor es algo indispensable en cada libro. Ya sea en pequeñas partes o en cada página, el amor no puede faltar. Y en Manía podemos ver una nueva relación que involucra a Jack. Si, a Jack. Por más increíble que suene.
También esta el mejor amigo de Parker, Finn. Quien en esta ultima parte nos acompaña con su increíble personalidad y con una determinación impresionante.
"-Parker es tu hermano desde hace un mes, Jack -Finn me enfrentó y se me aproximó tanto que, durante un instante, pude contar las pecas que tenía en la nariz-, pero ha sido el mio desde siempre. Así que, no vuelvas a decirme que no."
¿El final? Llegando a las últimas páginas fue un torbellino de emociones. Acción, peligro, temores y batallas. Creí que todo saldría mal, era un callejón sin salida y sin embargo J. R. Johansson supo cómo dar un golpe de timón y darle un merecido final a esta grandiosa trilogía. La recomiendo por completo.
Calificación: 5/5
Calificación general: 4,3/5
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"A veces, la vida necesitaba un poco de locura:"
Cabe destacar que esta última entrega, a diferencia de las primeras dos, no solo está narrada desde la perspectiva de Parker sino también desde la perspectiva de Jack. Debo admitir que si bien en el libro anterior Jack llego a molestarme un poco, ahora me encanta. Debido a que la autora decidió narrar esta última parte mayormente desde la perspectiva de Jack, podemos conocer mucho más al personaje y entender más de su forma de ser. También debo decir que si bien conocemos mucho más de Jack, las chicas (Mia y Addie) prácticamente no aparecen. Debo admitir que las extrañe un poco.
Como ya saben (y si no leyeron la segunda parte por favor no continúen si no quieren SPOILERS que probablemente haya algunos a partir de ahora) en Paranoia Daniel Chipp destruyo las instalaciones de los usurpadores para poder crear una ventaja así sus hijos huían y para destruir Eclipse y así asegurarse de que nunca más volviera a construirse. Eclipse era un riesgo y se llevó el secreto de la formula a la tumba. Sin embargo, le dejo a Jack una nota con parte de una nueva fórmula que ayudaría a los Usurpadores a seguir con vida sin que tengan que volver a robar los cuerpos de los soñadores.
En esta última parte, llena de emoción e intriga deben descubrir los elementos faltantes de esa fórmula y aprender a confiar en que no todos los usurpadores son iguales. Chloe los acompañara en esta búsqueda para salvar su vida y a su gente, y poco a poco por más trabas que tenga se va haciendo de nuevos amigos.
"Me sentía como una pequeña balsa en medio del océano. No podía ver donde empezaba ni terminaba el agua, sino que ella estaba en todos lados y no me dejaba escapatoria."
¿Recuerdan que en el libro anterior Parker y Oscuridad se habían unido para salvar a Finn? Aunque lo duden, extrañe mucho a Oscuridad en el principio del libro y cuando finalmente apareció aunque sea un momento me saco una sonrisa.
Obviamente no puede faltar el romance. E amor es algo indispensable en cada libro. Ya sea en pequeñas partes o en cada página, el amor no puede faltar. Y en Manía podemos ver una nueva relación que involucra a Jack. Si, a Jack. Por más increíble que suene.
También esta el mejor amigo de Parker, Finn. Quien en esta ultima parte nos acompaña con su increíble personalidad y con una determinación impresionante.
"-Parker es tu hermano desde hace un mes, Jack -Finn me enfrentó y se me aproximó tanto que, durante un instante, pude contar las pecas que tenía en la nariz-, pero ha sido el mio desde siempre. Así que, no vuelvas a decirme que no."
¿El final? Llegando a las últimas páginas fue un torbellino de emociones. Acción, peligro, temores y batallas. Creí que todo saldría mal, era un callejón sin salida y sin embargo J. R. Johansson supo cómo dar un golpe de timón y darle un merecido final a esta grandiosa trilogía. La recomiendo por completo.
Calificación: 5/5
Calificación general: 4,3/5
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May 17, 2020
Definitivamente...no me gustó, en nada. Y la cosa viene así desde el segundo libro, que si fuera por mí se podría quedar tranquilamente en una bilogia, pero definitivamente el primer libro es el mejor, y que luego en el segundo libro empezó la caída en picada y ya en el tercer libro se estrelló contra el suelo.
Mi reseña CONTIENE SPOILERS.
A ver, es esta nueva parte de la trama se enfoca en Jack buscando los ingredientes para resolver la nueva cura que detendrá la guerra entre los Usurpadores y los Observadores. Pero obviamente pasan cosas en medio y como Parker no puede desaparecer, ya que es "su" trilogía, lo meten como rehén y todo lo que vemos de él es que es un personaje inútil. Que no ha hecho nada, absolutamente nada, solo se la pasó lloriqueando.
Aparecen los mismos personajes de antes y se unen a Jack para la búsqueda de estos ingredientes ¿Que hicieron? Tampoco nada, Finn era un personaje que me gustaba mucho pero siento que solo estuvo ahí para ser ¿El apoyo moral? ¿El cable a tierra para que Jack no se desesperara? Si, otro personaje inútil.
Libby ¿Qué hizo? Jack solo la "utilizó" una vez, solo una vez ya que todo su papel fue estar triste porque había muerto Marisol y quejarse por su amor no correspondido. Ah, otro personaje inútil.
Chloe.... que personaje más exasperante y entrometido, cada que metía mano rompía todo, típico de hermana menor, pero ¿De verdad hacia falta hacer que cometiera errores para que la trama se estirara? Personaje inútil.
Un romance/triángulo innecesario porque cuando murió Libby nadie la mencionó, solo dos veces, pero nada más. A ver, Jack ve como la chica muere en sus brazos, luego se escapa en medio del tiroteo y se besa con Chloe ¿En serio? Osea, hermano, se supone que mataron a tu mejor amiga, que te cansaste de repetirlo, para mostrar una mínima tristeza y aprovechar ese momento para besarte con otra ¡Ridículo!
Las peleas...dios santo, esas peleas que no tenían ningún sentido, peleas aburridas, peleas que me los imaginaba sentados unos frente a otros, haciendo fuerza, que le sangra la nariz, el oído.....y nada más. Sin mover un dedo, solo imaginando ¿¡Qué clase de peleas son esas?! Yo puedo entender que sea todo mental y es porque están durmiendo, pero....media pila, por favor.
Definitivamente me sentí muy decepcionada, demasiado. Ya desde el segundo libro lo noté decaer pero está última parte fue un derrape total. Para mí, si alguien lee la saga debería solo quedarse con el primero y que el resto se resuelva en su cabeza, porque los dos siguientes libros arruinan por completo lo que está buena idea podría haber terminado siendo, y siento que la autora no supo aprovechar eso.
Mi reseña CONTIENE SPOILERS.
A ver, es esta nueva parte de la trama se enfoca en Jack buscando los ingredientes para resolver la nueva cura que detendrá la guerra entre los Usurpadores y los Observadores. Pero obviamente pasan cosas en medio y como Parker no puede desaparecer, ya que es "su" trilogía, lo meten como rehén y todo lo que vemos de él es que es un personaje inútil. Que no ha hecho nada, absolutamente nada, solo se la pasó lloriqueando.
Aparecen los mismos personajes de antes y se unen a Jack para la búsqueda de estos ingredientes ¿Que hicieron? Tampoco nada, Finn era un personaje que me gustaba mucho pero siento que solo estuvo ahí para ser ¿El apoyo moral? ¿El cable a tierra para que Jack no se desesperara? Si, otro personaje inútil.
Libby ¿Qué hizo? Jack solo la "utilizó" una vez, solo una vez ya que todo su papel fue estar triste porque había muerto Marisol y quejarse por su amor no correspondido. Ah, otro personaje inútil.
Chloe.... que personaje más exasperante y entrometido, cada que metía mano rompía todo, típico de hermana menor, pero ¿De verdad hacia falta hacer que cometiera errores para que la trama se estirara? Personaje inútil.
Un romance/triángulo innecesario porque cuando murió Libby nadie la mencionó, solo dos veces, pero nada más. A ver, Jack ve como la chica muere en sus brazos, luego se escapa en medio del tiroteo y se besa con Chloe ¿En serio? Osea, hermano, se supone que mataron a tu mejor amiga, que te cansaste de repetirlo, para mostrar una mínima tristeza y aprovechar ese momento para besarte con otra ¡Ridículo!
Las peleas...dios santo, esas peleas que no tenían ningún sentido, peleas aburridas, peleas que me los imaginaba sentados unos frente a otros, haciendo fuerza, que le sangra la nariz, el oído.....y nada más. Sin mover un dedo, solo imaginando ¿¡Qué clase de peleas son esas?! Yo puedo entender que sea todo mental y es porque están durmiendo, pero....media pila, por favor.
Definitivamente me sentí muy decepcionada, demasiado. Ya desde el segundo libro lo noté decaer pero está última parte fue un derrape total. Para mí, si alguien lee la saga debería solo quedarse con el primero y que el resto se resuelva en su cabeza, porque los dos siguientes libros arruinan por completo lo que está buena idea podría haber terminado siendo, y siento que la autora no supo aprovechar eso.
April 5, 2020
Mi primer libro leído de este año; triste pero cierto, con todo lo de la cuarentena estoy tratando de retomar mis hábitos de lectura y aunque voy despacito, sé que lo podré lograr.
La saga de caminantes nocturnos la empece hace años, no recuerdo realmente cuando pero para terminarla ha pasado tiempo, de todos modos siempre ha sido de esos libros que recuerdo y me gustan, lastimosamente no me gustó lo suficiente este ultimo libro y mi mayor conflicto es que no logré conecta realmente con Jack y que el final fuera de ÉL Y CHLOE, me parece innecesario.
Al final la trilogía no es romántica, entiendo el por qué, pero no lo acepto, me hubiera gustado que terminara entre Jack y Parker, juntos, como hermanos.
Es mi única queja y tampoco entendí como Parker regreso a su cuerpo después de que Cooper muriera, si se suponía que iba a ser un proceso dificil...
Tampoco nos dijeron lo que había pasado con el estado de Parker, ¿se quedó como Ursupador? para ser el final, deja muchos temas sin cerrar.
PD: Acababa de morir Libby, le dijo a Jack "siempre fuiste mi sueño favorito" y él a los 2 minutos se estaba besando con Chloe, me parece una falta de respeto, sé que es un libro pero que horrible manera de guardarle luto a tu constructor, hermana y mejor amiga.
La saga de caminantes nocturnos la empece hace años, no recuerdo realmente cuando pero para terminarla ha pasado tiempo, de todos modos siempre ha sido de esos libros que recuerdo y me gustan, lastimosamente no me gustó lo suficiente este ultimo libro y mi mayor conflicto es que no logré conecta realmente con Jack y que el final fuera de ÉL Y CHLOE, me parece innecesario.
Al final la trilogía no es romántica, entiendo el por qué, pero no lo acepto, me hubiera gustado que terminara entre Jack y Parker, juntos, como hermanos.
Es mi única queja y tampoco entendí como Parker regreso a su cuerpo después de que Cooper muriera, si se suponía que iba a ser un proceso dificil...
Tampoco nos dijeron lo que había pasado con el estado de Parker, ¿se quedó como Ursupador? para ser el final, deja muchos temas sin cerrar.
PD: Acababa de morir Libby, le dijo a Jack "siempre fuiste mi sueño favorito" y él a los 2 minutos se estaba besando con Chloe, me parece una falta de respeto, sé que es un libro pero que horrible manera de guardarle luto a tu constructor, hermana y mejor amiga.
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