My Rating: 4 hearts
Thoughts
on the Novel: Considering the synopsis of The Girl with All the Gifts by
M.R. Carey barely reveals anything, I had no idea what The Girl with All the
Gifts was about before reading it. I’m actually really glad that turned out to be
the case because had I known Melanie’s secret, I think I would have been
reluctant to read this book since I’m not too keen about zombie novels.
Assuming you’re like me and couldn’t
resist highlighting my spoiler (but if you haven’t, give yourself a pat on the
back), don’t expect The Girl with All the Gifts to be filled with action. Yes,
there are action scenes, but for the most part, The Girl with All the Gifts is
a slow read with complex characters that make you question, for example, what
it means to be a human. Are the young children in this story the monsters as
the adults would have you believe, or is it the
sergeant who treats the children like shit, the doctor who would do anything to
further her research and/or the teacher who encourages the children to dream of
a better future, knowing that it can never be? Is there even a clear villain in
the story?
In addition to its thoughtfulness, I enjoyed how much
neuroscience was incorporated into the novel. It’s not necessary
to have a science background in order to enjoy The Girl with All the Gifts, but having a neuroscience background definitely made me appreciate it more.
If it wasn’t for the abrupt ending and that at times the book
felt somewhat long (which it is at 460 pages), I would have considered The Girl
with All the Gifts to be a perfect read.
Comments About the Cover: I feel that it’s a little too plain looking.
Heh. I definitely could not resist highlighting your spoiler, I don't have that kind of restraint ;-) So glad this was a winner for you (aside from the abrupt ending)!!!
ReplyDeleteThis one looks soooo good! Great review! Currently loving The Red Sun by Alane Adams, alaneadams.com is her site and this lady can write! There are some great reads and authors out there right now, loving all the great stories!
ReplyDeleteI read a review for this one and thought it was interesting. I ordered it for my library but I don't think it's circulated well but I'll have to have it on display for the month of Oct. Glad you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteThere was really no way for me NOT to read that spoiler. That's just how my mind works. But since I'm a huge fan of those books, and I love how this was done, I think I'll be reading it very, very soon.
ReplyDelete*pats self* I didn't highlight it. I can't stand spoilers. I think I do I know what this one is about though. Anyway, I am excited to read this. I love unconventional reads. :)
ReplyDeleteI had already read in a few reviews for this one that it was a zombie novel, but I appreciate you for protecting us from it! Pretty sure I wouldn't have been able to resist peeking even if I didn't already know though, ha.
ReplyDeleteBut yayyy, I'm glad you loved this one just like everyone else seems to have so far! I am in love with how original and unconventional it sounds - not often I get to read something that is so unique! The inclusion of neuroscience is a bonus :)
I looked. Haha, I had to. I do not deal with temptation well. I am kind of curious about this one. Not sure though. Like you I don't really do (blank) books... I also am not science-y at all. If I were to pick this one up it would be WAY out of my comfort zone, which would be kind of fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review!