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Books starting 25th January > The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

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Jen | 468 comments Mod
Please discuss the book here :)


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Jen | 468 comments Mod
I've just started this book and what struck me first was how much it reminds me of I Am Legend. I'm enjoying the style of writing and can't wait to read more.


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Lacey Stephens | 29 comments I read the book a few months ago. I have to admit that I was confused by the writing style of going back in time to explain something. But after a few times, I finally learned to expect it and it wasn't as hard to follow along from that point.


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Lacey wrote: "I read the book a few months ago. I have to admit that I was confused by the writing style of going back in time to explain something. But after a few times, I finally learned to expect it and it w..."

I find the reflective aspect very logical. In Cassie's situation I think most people would dwell on the past, trying to make sense of it all and cling on to any kind of hope. I'm really enjoying this book so far....


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Charlotte Jones (ramblingsofanelfpire) Jen wrote: "Lacey wrote: "I read the book a few months ago. I have to admit that I was confused by the writing style of going back in time to explain something. But after a few times, I finally learned to expe..."

The perspectives and the jumping back and forth confused me too at first but as you've both said it does start to flow after a while. I really liked all of the backstory =)


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I've just finished the book and really enjoyed it. I loved the writing style and the way the book was laid out, swapping from each character and back again. It's not often that I find myself truly caring about characters in a book but I immediately did with this one and can't wait to read the sequel. It's a definite 5 star rating from me :)


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Charlotte Jones (ramblingsofanelfpire) Jen wrote: "I've just finished the book and really enjoyed it. I loved the writing style and the way the book was laid out, swapping from each character and back again. It's not often that I find myself trul..."

I did really care about the characters (especially Sammy) but I think character wise, Cassie seemed a little naive in a lot of cases so that distanced me from her but I really liked the other characters =)


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Lacey Stephens | 29 comments I loved the book and can't wait for the next one. The story sort of reminds of the TV show "V" (the original one in 1983) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V_(1983_...


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Lacey wrote: "I loved the book and can't wait for the next one. The story sort of reminds of the TV show "V" (the original one in 1983) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V_(1983_..."

I remember watching that, it completely freaked me out lol


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Lacey Stephens | 29 comments I loved the show. But, yes it freaked me out, too!


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