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Players
Ryan Scribe is eighteen and has it made.
He lacks nothing and doesn't even know anyone who lacks anything.
Then he hears a beautiful actress say, “Truth is often stranger than perception,” and he begins to look at his world with new eyes.
All it takes is one wrong question and he is swiftly banished from the only home he's ever known. Forced to join a band of traveling players, stage actors who look like they could have stepped straight out of Elizabethan England, Ryan begins to question his life, his country and everyone around him. Can he really trust a group of actors? Will his questions land him in even more danger?
He lacks nothing and doesn't even know anyone who lacks anything.
Then he hears a beautiful actress say, “Truth is often stranger than perception,” and he begins to look at his world with new eyes.
All it takes is one wrong question and he is swiftly banished from the only home he's ever known. Forced to join a band of traveling players, stage actors who look like they could have stepped straight out of Elizabethan England, Ryan begins to question his life, his country and everyone around him. Can he really trust a group of actors? Will his questions land him in even more danger?
500 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 11, 2015
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August 27, 2017
Blog Rating: 3.5/5
Players by Bridget Nash is a unique Dystopian read with a touch of Shakespearian feel.
The plot of this book was quite unique and considerably impressive. I liked the dystopian setting, which is always the most important element in this genre, and I also liked the characters. The artistic Shakespearian touch tot he story in terms of writing as well as the concept really added a layer of positive complexity as well as a defined character to the plot.
I liked the main character of Ryan Scribe as he was very relatable and easy to like and loved reading about him and his journey. I also liked the secondary characters. but overall the story went a bit too heavy and hence I'm deduction 1/2 a star from my rating of 4 out of 5.
In spite of having liked so much, I feel that the overall story seemed a bit too heavy and hence I'm deducting 1/2 a star from my rating of 4 out of 5.
I'd recommend this book to all Dystopian lovers and the fans of Shakespearian literature.
You can also read this review at The Reading Bud
Players by Bridget Nash is a unique Dystopian read with a touch of Shakespearian feel.
The plot of this book was quite unique and considerably impressive. I liked the dystopian setting, which is always the most important element in this genre, and I also liked the characters. The artistic Shakespearian touch tot he story in terms of writing as well as the concept really added a layer of positive complexity as well as a defined character to the plot.
I liked the main character of Ryan Scribe as he was very relatable and easy to like and loved reading about him and his journey. I also liked the secondary characters. but overall the story went a bit too heavy and hence I'm deduction 1/2 a star from my rating of 4 out of 5.
In spite of having liked so much, I feel that the overall story seemed a bit too heavy and hence I'm deducting 1/2 a star from my rating of 4 out of 5.
I'd recommend this book to all Dystopian lovers and the fans of Shakespearian literature.
You can also read this review at The Reading Bud
July 16, 2017
I really enjoyed reading this book. It had such a great twist to a Dystopian world you usually see in novels these days.
Ryan the main character in this novel is going to a play. This play was written by the players themselves and Ryan who was so fascinated by the idea of writing something, decided to write as well but in his closed community this was not allowed.
Soon enough Ryan finds himself in a new community after being banished from his own and see those players he watched before. He starts to learn more about these players and how their community works and what is allowed to do and not. After awhile he founds out that each community only knows, their own part of the truth and laws.
I enjoyed reading this book a lot. It was well written and very intriguing. This is a mystery and dystopian novel, with lots of twists that make you think of how things may go in this world and if it's right or not, even in our own civilization.
The main character and others are so well thought of and well written. I could easily step in Ryan's world and walk with him through his adventures.
There were drama and romance in this book, but what I loved most is the way it makes you think and how close to home it felt (the fights we are fighting as a world community these days).
The only thing that bugged me in this novel is that it ended so quickly and I really wanted more (a lot more). I want to see more and know more of this world and the characters :)
I highly recommend this book to everyone who likes dystopian books like divergent. Players even make you think more and you feel involved with the world, the characters and gives you a fresh look on your own world. It was a wonderful read.
Read more at: Coffee n' Notes
Ryan the main character in this novel is going to a play. This play was written by the players themselves and Ryan who was so fascinated by the idea of writing something, decided to write as well but in his closed community this was not allowed.
Soon enough Ryan finds himself in a new community after being banished from his own and see those players he watched before. He starts to learn more about these players and how their community works and what is allowed to do and not. After awhile he founds out that each community only knows, their own part of the truth and laws.
I enjoyed reading this book a lot. It was well written and very intriguing. This is a mystery and dystopian novel, with lots of twists that make you think of how things may go in this world and if it's right or not, even in our own civilization.
The main character and others are so well thought of and well written. I could easily step in Ryan's world and walk with him through his adventures.
There were drama and romance in this book, but what I loved most is the way it makes you think and how close to home it felt (the fights we are fighting as a world community these days).
The only thing that bugged me in this novel is that it ended so quickly and I really wanted more (a lot more). I want to see more and know more of this world and the characters :)
I highly recommend this book to everyone who likes dystopian books like divergent. Players even make you think more and you feel involved with the world, the characters and gives you a fresh look on your own world. It was a wonderful read.
Read more at: Coffee n' Notes
May 12, 2017
Only four options: “Reassure, Re-assign, Re-educate or Remove”
Wow. Just wow. I have read a lot of dystopian stories, too many perhaps, but this one left me floored. Imagine a world where the communities have different rules and knowledge and very little understanding of anything outside of their own community. This is the world we are thrown into. Ryan is bored with his mundane life until he goes to a play that is written by the players themselves – AMAZING! He had never known anyone who wrote something before. So he gets it into his mind that he wants to write as well, but that isn’t one of the options available to him. Through a series of events, he finds himself cast out of his community, but discovering a new community with those same players. But perhaps even this new community, despite the adventure and his newfound freedoms, also has its limitations? What if all anyone knows is only part truth? And who even holds the knowledge of what is true?
There is drama, romance, mystery, suspense, and wonder in this strange new world. There are many twists that surprised me, and even the genre seemed to change at times, but in a way that continued to intrigue and cast its spell. Players was beautifully written. It was also intensely thought provoking. At one point in the story, one of the players asked, “Do you think it’s best that people who don’t agree be separated?” After some thought, Ryan’s response was “If they are separated, how can they learn from each other?” These words hold poignant meaning for our time – perhaps for all times.
Players makes books like Divergent and The Hunger Games seem shallow (and I enjoyed those books immensely), as it gives so many layers of reality and knowledge over the course of the story. I couldn’t put it down. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is discontent with the world as it is and dreams of a life filled with so much more than what we see and experience at present. But don’t expect to read it passively. Players will make you think and rethink and see the world differently. Also expect to be quite upset when it ends and beg Ms. Nash to quickly write us a sequel.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Wow. Just wow. I have read a lot of dystopian stories, too many perhaps, but this one left me floored. Imagine a world where the communities have different rules and knowledge and very little understanding of anything outside of their own community. This is the world we are thrown into. Ryan is bored with his mundane life until he goes to a play that is written by the players themselves – AMAZING! He had never known anyone who wrote something before. So he gets it into his mind that he wants to write as well, but that isn’t one of the options available to him. Through a series of events, he finds himself cast out of his community, but discovering a new community with those same players. But perhaps even this new community, despite the adventure and his newfound freedoms, also has its limitations? What if all anyone knows is only part truth? And who even holds the knowledge of what is true?
There is drama, romance, mystery, suspense, and wonder in this strange new world. There are many twists that surprised me, and even the genre seemed to change at times, but in a way that continued to intrigue and cast its spell. Players was beautifully written. It was also intensely thought provoking. At one point in the story, one of the players asked, “Do you think it’s best that people who don’t agree be separated?” After some thought, Ryan’s response was “If they are separated, how can they learn from each other?” These words hold poignant meaning for our time – perhaps for all times.
Players makes books like Divergent and The Hunger Games seem shallow (and I enjoyed those books immensely), as it gives so many layers of reality and knowledge over the course of the story. I couldn’t put it down. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is discontent with the world as it is and dreams of a life filled with so much more than what we see and experience at present. But don’t expect to read it passively. Players will make you think and rethink and see the world differently. Also expect to be quite upset when it ends and beg Ms. Nash to quickly write us a sequel.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 27, 2017
Blog Rating: 3.5/5
Players by Bridget Nash is a unique Dystopian read with a touch of Shakespearian feel.
The plot of this book was quite unique and considerably impressive. I liked the dystopian setting, which is always the most important element in this genre, and I also liked the characters. The artistic Shakespearian touch tot he story in terms of writing as well as the concept really added a layer of positive complexity as well as a defined character to the plot...
Read the full review here - The Reading Bud
Players by Bridget Nash is a unique Dystopian read with a touch of Shakespearian feel.
The plot of this book was quite unique and considerably impressive. I liked the dystopian setting, which is always the most important element in this genre, and I also liked the characters. The artistic Shakespearian touch tot he story in terms of writing as well as the concept really added a layer of positive complexity as well as a defined character to the plot...
Read the full review here - The Reading Bud
March 22, 2016
Players is a unique blend of a dystopian world blended with the arts. I am a huge theater/Shakespeare fan, so I was excited to read something so unique. Ryan Scribe has a boring life without passion. Can you imagine not having anything to look forward to? But finally, he finds what makes him unique. But was it worth it?
The characters in Players were well developed and fun to read about. I loved all the drama and plotting going on. I've imagined going on a journey with traveling players and this book really brings that dream to life!
It was a little slow moving in parts, but not enough to bring me out of the story.
I highly recommend this awesome dystopian tale!
The characters in Players were well developed and fun to read about. I loved all the drama and plotting going on. I've imagined going on a journey with traveling players and this book really brings that dream to life!
It was a little slow moving in parts, but not enough to bring me out of the story.
I highly recommend this awesome dystopian tale!
November 14, 2015
Really liked it!
I really liked this book with the many plots and twists, the only thing I didn't like was the end. It ended too suddenly and with so many questions unanswered, but sometimes that is what makes a great book also!! Dang it, but I want to know what the new place was !! Lol!!
I really liked this book with the many plots and twists, the only thing I didn't like was the end. It ended too suddenly and with so many questions unanswered, but sometimes that is what makes a great book also!! Dang it, but I want to know what the new place was !! Lol!!
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