Hunger by Michael Grant

About the book:

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Book Two in the Gone Series

Rating: Good 3.5/5 stars

Pages: 586

Released: 2010

Published by: Egmont UK Limited

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Synopsis:

Calm has settled over Perdido Beach. But it doesn't last long as food runs out and starvation sets in. More children are developing powers and lurking in the background in an abandoned mineshaft lies a greater danger and he's hungry too...

First Line:

"Sam Temple was on his board."

Review:

Most sequels fall flat when compared to the first book. But I'm pleased to say that Hunger was just as good if not better than Gone. I enjoyed Hunger as the characters were developing and the struggles the kids faced made for thrilling reading. This book also highlights the flaws in human nature, how peoples morals and sense of right and wrong leave them when faced with excruciating hunger. It also shows how groups are formed and mob mentality can overwhelm people grouped together in some situations so they act differently than they normally would. Overall, a brilliant sequel and I can't wait to continue the series.

Recommended Audience:

Anyone who hasn't  picked up the Gone series yet.



Gone by Michael Grant

About the book:

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Book One in the Gone Series

Rating: Good 3/5 stars

Pages: 560

Released: 2009

Published by: Egmont UK Limited

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Synopsis:

It's a day like any in a small southern Californian town. Until everyone over the age of fifteen disappears in the blink of an eye. Trapped, cut off from loved ones, and with the hope that help is on its way fading, chaos rules the streets. Factions are being formed, bullies roam the streets and to make things worse some children have powers. Powers that no ones seen before and that no one can explain...

First Line:

"One minute the teacher was talking about the Civil War."

Review:

I'd heard so much about this book/series and I'd been dragging my heels to pick it up as I thought I would be disappointed by it. That was stupid of me, I really enjoyed this book. The plot is unique and exciting. The characters were diversable and easy to love/hate. All in all I just really enjoyed this book. The only negative thing I can say is I found the age of these children to be a bit unbelievable. These are 14 and under aged children and they are having to fend for themselves in their new world? My rational brain found it hard to accept - especially some of the things the children did. But apart from that small fact I really enjoyed it and I am looking forward to the rest of this series.  

Recommended Audience:

I don't think there are many people who haven't read this...but anyone who is a fan of YA.