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Vega Jane #1, part 2
Sprong in de wildernis
Stel je voor, je bent vijftien jaar en je wordt veroordeeld om te vechten tegen de sterkste mannen van het dorp. En opgeven is niet toegestaan… Dat is de straf die Vega Jane krijgt opgelegd wanneer ze wordt betrapt met een plattegrond van het verboden Moeras dat het dorp omringt. Winnen lijkt onmogelijk, maar het is de enige mogelijkheid om te overleven. Vega zal alles moeten geven om haar leven te redden en eindelijk te ontdekken wat zo angstvallig geheim moet blijven. Het spannende vervolg op Vechten voor de waarheid.
195 pages, Paperback
Published June 30, 2015
33 people want to read
About the author
David Baldacci
222 books123k followersDavid Baldacci has been writing since childhood, when his mother gave him a lined notebook in which to write down his stories. (Much later, when David thanked her for being the spark that ignited his writing career, she revealed that she’d given him the notebook to keep him quiet, "because every mom needs a break now and then.”)
David published his first novel, Absolute Power, in 1996; the feature film adaptation followed, with Clint Eastwood as its director and star. In total, David has published 52 novels for adults; all have been national and international bestsellers, and several have been adapted for film and television. David has also published seven novels for younger readers. His books are published in over 45 languages and in more than 80 countries, with over 200 million copies sold worldwide.
In addition to being a prolific writer, David is a devoted philanthropist, and his greatest efforts are dedicated to his family’s Wish You Well Foundation®. Established by David and his wife, Michelle, the Wish You Well Foundation supports family and adult literacy programs in the United States.
A lifelong Virginian, David is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia School of Law.
David published his first novel, Absolute Power, in 1996; the feature film adaptation followed, with Clint Eastwood as its director and star. In total, David has published 52 novels for adults; all have been national and international bestsellers, and several have been adapted for film and television. David has also published seven novels for younger readers. His books are published in over 45 languages and in more than 80 countries, with over 200 million copies sold worldwide.
In addition to being a prolific writer, David is a devoted philanthropist, and his greatest efforts are dedicated to his family’s Wish You Well Foundation®. Established by David and his wife, Michelle, the Wish You Well Foundation supports family and adult literacy programs in the United States.
A lifelong Virginian, David is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia School of Law.
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August 28, 2015
Onbegrijpelijk dat de uitgever er voor heeft gekozen om dit in tweeën te hakken, alle potentie zit in dit tweede deel!
June 24, 2022
4 stars - Dutch paperback
This book starts off maybe a little slow, and has some rough points and confusing language. However, it quickly becomes captivating and the dystopian lies leads to you, as the reader, wanting more information just as the character does.
I love Vega and Delph. This isn't a teachers dream book but it wasn't meant to be. I think it was cleverly different and creative. I've read the first two. I'm curious to see what happens in the third. It's definitely addictive the way he keeps you in suspense.
As for the one star reviews I've seen, I think most people are disappointed it isn't like his other books. It isn't his typical and though you don't like it, maybe you should have read it fully before giving such a bad review.
People do have different opinions but 1 star review? That is not honoring the work the writter puts into the story. Some respect please.
There were some things that needed work (language creation maybe) but if you continue the story, the storyline is unique and captivating.
It makes you want to know what will happen next. I am, however, a fan of fantasy and YA novels. Though it has some rough spots, it took five years to write and a lot of research. Give him some credit.
Merged review:
4 stars - Dutch paperback
Miriam, 19 years old, user home library Bellefleur
David Baldacci has given me great entertainment with his adult fiction.
However, it may well be that he has found a true calling in writing YA books. I become immersed when I read and sometimes I feel too anxious horrified and sad.
Vega Jane and her troop provide excitement and entertainment without the anxiety that can come along with reading fiction that can, or has become , reality.
This book starts off maybe a little slow, and has some rough points and confusing language. However, it quickly becomes captivating and the dystopian lies leads to you, as the reader, wanting more information just as the character does.
I love Vega and Delph. This isn't a teachers dream book but it wasn't meant to be. I think it was cleverly different and creative. I've read the first two. I'm curious to see what happens in the third. It's definitely addictive the way he keeps you in suspense.
As for the one star reviews I've seen, I think most people are disappointed it isn't like his other books. It isn't his typical and though you don't like it, maybe you should have read it fully before giving such a bad review.
People do have different opinions but 1 star review? That is not honoring the work the writter puts into the story. Some respect please.
There were some things that needed work (language creation maybe) but if you continue the story, the storyline is unique and captivating.
It makes you want to know what will happen next. I am, however, a fan of fantasy and YA novels. Though it has some rough spots, it took five years to write and a lot of research. Give him some credit.
Merged review:
4 stars - Dutch paperback
Miriam, 19 years old, user home library Bellefleur
David Baldacci has given me great entertainment with his adult fiction.
However, it may well be that he has found a true calling in writing YA books. I become immersed when I read and sometimes I feel too anxious horrified and sad.
Vega Jane and her troop provide excitement and entertainment without the anxiety that can come along with reading fiction that can, or has become , reality.
October 28, 2023
Komt nog
July 13, 2015
Ik ben met tegenzin begonnen in Sprong in de wildernis, omdat ik Vechten om de waarheid zo vond tegenvallen. Ik ben blij dat ik dat toch gedaan heb. Vanaf het begin zat het verhaal vol spanning en ik wilde per se weten hoe Vega Jane het in het Duellum zou doen. Een aanrader dus om Vechten om de waarheid & Sprong in de wildernis achter elkaar te lezen, want ik vond dit boek leuker dan het vorige 'deel'. Ik vind het jammer dat de uitgever er voor heeft gekozen om The Finisher te splitsen, want daardoor was ik bijna niet door gaan lezen met deze serie(?). 3,5/5
August 23, 2015
Dit tweede deel vond ik aanmerkelijk beter dan deel één. Ik vind het nog niet echt een young adult boek maar eerder een jeugdboek maar hij was wel veel volwassener geschreven dan deel 1. Nu maar afwachten wanneer het volgende deel gaat verschijnen. Ik heb nog geen berichten gezien over deel 3.
July 19, 2015
Stars: 3.5
July 21, 2019
Deel 2 is een stuk beter dan het eerste deel. Goed genoeg om ook deel 3 te willen lezen en te ontdekken hoe het Vega Jane verder vergaat.
February 1, 2025
Ook onder de titel “de waker” uitgebracht??
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