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December 23, 2025
The Gathering started off really strong, grabbing my attention with its unexpected opening and concept. The first chapters were engaging, and I found myself curious about how the story would unfold. The idea of AI controlling humans in such a calculated, dystopian society immediately set a tense and ominous tone. But as I kept reading, the pacing slowed, and some parts felt weighed down with too much detail. There were moments where information popped up suddenly or kind of repeated itself, which made it harder to stay fully invested in the story.
The characters were interesting, and I enjoyed seeing glimpses of their past lives before AI. At the same time, a few characters were introduced a bit randomly that it threw me off from following the storyline. Some characters barely appeared again after their few introduction, which left certain parts feeling a little incomplete. Still, I liked how the story explored the dynamics between them and the ways their choices shaped the plot. I especially appreciated the moments where their interactions highlighted the tension and fear in a society controlled by AI.
Even after the main outcome was revealed, the story kept going. I felt it could have wrapped up sooner with what happened to the key characters. While the concept itself is compelling and there are moments that really pull you in, the slow pacing and occasional overload of details made the reading experience feel uneven. The dystopian world itself was fascinating, and I found myself thinking about the impact of such AI control.
Overall, The Gathering has an interesting idea and some engaging characters, but it didn’t fully keep me hooked. Readers who enjoy taking their time with detail and character interactions might enjoy it, though those who prefer a faster-paced narrative might find it a bit long.
The characters were interesting, and I enjoyed seeing glimpses of their past lives before AI. At the same time, a few characters were introduced a bit randomly that it threw me off from following the storyline. Some characters barely appeared again after their few introduction, which left certain parts feeling a little incomplete. Still, I liked how the story explored the dynamics between them and the ways their choices shaped the plot. I especially appreciated the moments where their interactions highlighted the tension and fear in a society controlled by AI.
Even after the main outcome was revealed, the story kept going. I felt it could have wrapped up sooner with what happened to the key characters. While the concept itself is compelling and there are moments that really pull you in, the slow pacing and occasional overload of details made the reading experience feel uneven. The dystopian world itself was fascinating, and I found myself thinking about the impact of such AI control.
Overall, The Gathering has an interesting idea and some engaging characters, but it didn’t fully keep me hooked. Readers who enjoy taking their time with detail and character interactions might enjoy it, though those who prefer a faster-paced narrative might find it a bit long.
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