I’m really not sure why but when I first read the back of this book it made me think of that whole “Life & Death brigade” thing in Gilmore Girls… it”s nothing like that at all, although I do think that maybe it could have been inspiration.
For a book that is less than 300 pages, this is VERY “wordy” sometimes a little too much. I feel like there were sections that could have been cut out entirely or just made a little shorter.
The novel is told from Greer’s perspective reflecting on the events that have happened, so occasionally there are after thoughts, mixed in along with the narrative, which in some ways I liked, but occasionally I think it affected the flow of the story.
The idea of this novel is very interesting, it does portray a very clear divide in the UK, Rich vs Poor, those with money thinking they are above those without.
But then on the other hand you have those with money who are also treated as outcasts, because they are “new money” as opposed to “old money” or based on the colour of their skin despite also coming from “old money”
Although obviously it does take it to the extreme- I would certainly hope that blood sports like the ones in this story don’t actually happen in real life.
I felt like there were a few too many pop culture references being thrown around- maybe that was to remind the reader that it is set in the modern era despite the lack of technology.
As a reader you KNOW that Henry is not going to be a good character, but because you are reading from Greer’s perspective you almost understand why she doesn’t want to believe he could be capable of doing the things he does.
I do find it a bit unrealistic that all deaths had been brushed away as “an accident” even as corrupt and twisted as S.T.A.G.S and the surrounding area of Longcross is, surely parents of children who ended up dead after a weekend away would want more answers and try to look into it further, yes it is explained that often the parents can’t afford it or people just don’t believe it, but I would think that a parent would do whatever they could to get proper answers, especially as this has happened every year for decades- there may not always be deaths but there had been enough to warrant a proper investigation.
It was interesting to see the 3 chosen guests at Longcross go from having no friends to forming friendships by the end of the weekend.
I had an idea pretty early on as to one of the relationships in the novel so it didn’t surprise me at all.
I do think that this could have a sequel as it ends one year later, but I’m not sure if it really needs one.
If there was to be a sequel I would hope for less pop culture and film references, or maybe it could be told from the perspective of Tyeesha as she was going away with twins for Justitium… Twins who just so happen to be related to a certain Henry.
For a book that is less than 300 pages, this is VERY “wordy” sometimes a little too much. I feel like there were sections that could have been cut out entirely or just made a little shorter.
The novel is told from Greer’s perspective reflecting on the events that have happened, so occasionally there are after thoughts, mixed in along with the narrative, which in some ways I liked, but occasionally I think it affected the flow of the story.
The idea of this novel is very interesting, it does portray a very clear divide in the UK, Rich vs Poor, those with money thinking they are above those without.
But then on the other hand you have those with money who are also treated as outcasts, because they are “new money” as opposed to “old money” or based on the colour of their skin despite also coming from “old money”
Although obviously it does take it to the extreme- I would certainly hope that blood sports like the ones in this story don’t actually happen in real life.
I felt like there were a few too many pop culture references being thrown around- maybe that was to remind the reader that it is set in the modern era despite the lack of technology.
As a reader you KNOW that Henry is not going to be a good character, but because you are reading from Greer’s perspective you almost understand why she doesn’t want to believe he could be capable of doing the things he does.
I do find it a bit unrealistic that all deaths had been brushed away as “an accident” even as corrupt and twisted as S.T.A.G.S and the surrounding area of Longcross is, surely parents of children who ended up dead after a weekend away would want more answers and try to look into it further, yes it is explained that often the parents can’t afford it or people just don’t believe it, but I would think that a parent would do whatever they could to get proper answers, especially as this has happened every year for decades- there may not always be deaths but there had been enough to warrant a proper investigation.
It was interesting to see the 3 chosen guests at Longcross go from having no friends to forming friendships by the end of the weekend.
I had an idea pretty early on as to one of the relationships in the novel so it didn’t surprise me at all.
I do think that this could have a sequel as it ends one year later, but I’m not sure if it really needs one.
If there was to be a sequel I would hope for less pop culture and film references, or maybe it could be told from the perspective of Tyeesha as she was going away with twins for Justitium… Twins who just so happen to be related to a certain Henry.