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"'... exciting, high-tension story told in a driving, torrential narrative that never lets up. This is great fiction. I love this book.' Stephen King, bestselling author. 'A tour-de-force that will leave readers dazed, disturbed, and utterly breathless' Booklist; 'If Stephen King had written Lord of the Flies, it might have been a little like this' Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (Starred Review) 'I Love this book' - Stephen King, bestselling author"
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"* '... exciting, high-tension story told in a driving, torrential narrative that never lets up. This is great fiction. I love this book' (Stephen King, bestselling author) 'A tour-de-force that will leave readers dazed, disturbed, and utterly breathless' (Booklist) 'If Stephen King had written Lord of the Flies, it might have been a little like this' (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (Starred Review)) 'I love these books' (Stephen King, bestselling author)"
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The "Gone" series by Michael Grant (Gone, Hunger, Lies and now Plague) about everyone 15 and over, for reasons unknown, disappear, leaving everybody 14 and under in an impenetrable dome, is one of the best series out there for teens. The love child of "Lord of the Flies" and "X-Men", the Gone series is an intense, violent and sometimes saddening narrative, charting the stories of these teens as they deal with the problems obtained from living in the dome: being hungry, searching for water, trying to live some semblance of a life -- and don't forget how the children begin to mutate, gaining all sorts of powers, along with the animals of the FAYZ (Fallout Alley Youth Zone). This is just the bare strands of what forms Michael Grants' "Gone" novels, and with the upcoming Plague, he does not disappoint.
Plague was one of my most anticipated reads for 2011. So when I found it nearly 15 days early in my local WHSmith, I pretty much celebrated on the spot, ran to get it checked out and read in a frenzy. To finish this book in two days is no small feat either: the "Gone" novels are all at least 500 pages on average. Plague is the second biggest of the series, at 525 pages, all full of action, violence, redemption, heart-pounding, choke-you-by-the-throat adventure ride that refuses to let the reader sway. Riveting from start to finsh and thought-provoking along the way it's a great read but not for the faint of heart. This book contains challenging material and in the wrong hands it can devastate a soul. As a teen myself, this book is a masterpiece made of interwoven strands of win. But don't fear, the "Gone" novels have that "cross-over" appeal because they have everything that you could ask for. Action, romance, mystery, a little bit of the crazy Stephen King fans clamour for and ten shades of supernatural going-ons.
Human conflict is what makes this story "tick". Every character has something to contribute, be it hero or villain, and really, Plague, among with the other "Gone" novels really display the best and worst of humanity in these books through actions, choices and descions that are made by these characters. This is to the point where you really do forget that these characters aren't adults. They're children living in a dog-eat-dog world. Trying to survive in the "Gone" universe is very, very hard -- and the fact that these characters are practically children makes this series so chilling and dark.
The low down:
Plague is probably the most violent of the series so far. Questions are answered, new questions are presented, and all hell breaks loose in what could be argued as one of the best teen novel of 2011.
Fans of "Gone", you *will not* be dissapointed. For the uninitiated: the time will soon come.
Seriously. Take a look at other reviews if you don't believe me. Looking at all the praise flooding in for this series and you'll be making your way to a book shop soon.
For when you begin reading: Your welcome.
Plague was one of my most anticipated reads for 2011. So when I found it nearly 15 days early in my local WHSmith, I pretty much celebrated on the spot, ran to get it checked out and read in a frenzy. To finish this book in two days is no small feat either: the "Gone" novels are all at least 500 pages on average. Plague is the second biggest of the series, at 525 pages, all full of action, violence, redemption, heart-pounding, choke-you-by-the-throat adventure ride that refuses to let the reader sway. Riveting from start to finsh and thought-provoking along the way it's a great read but not for the faint of heart. This book contains challenging material and in the wrong hands it can devastate a soul. As a teen myself, this book is a masterpiece made of interwoven strands of win. But don't fear, the "Gone" novels have that "cross-over" appeal because they have everything that you could ask for. Action, romance, mystery, a little bit of the crazy Stephen King fans clamour for and ten shades of supernatural going-ons.
Human conflict is what makes this story "tick". Every character has something to contribute, be it hero or villain, and really, Plague, among with the other "Gone" novels really display the best and worst of humanity in these books through actions, choices and descions that are made by these characters. This is to the point where you really do forget that these characters aren't adults. They're children living in a dog-eat-dog world. Trying to survive in the "Gone" universe is very, very hard -- and the fact that these characters are practically children makes this series so chilling and dark.
The low down:
Plague is probably the most violent of the series so far. Questions are answered, new questions are presented, and all hell breaks loose in what could be argued as one of the best teen novel of 2011.
Fans of "Gone", you *will not* be dissapointed. For the uninitiated: the time will soon come.
Seriously. Take a look at other reviews if you don't believe me. Looking at all the praise flooding in for this series and you'll be making your way to a book shop soon.
For when you begin reading: Your welcome.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This review is as spoiler free as possible although I can't guarantee it won't mention things that could spoil book 1, 2 or 3. If you haven't read those do so (honestly they are awesome) come back to this later.
This series is described as Stephen King, meets heroes, meets Lord of the Flies. Although I personally haven't ever read any Stephen King I would say it is a fair comparison. Grant doesn't shy away from writing what he needs to in order to make the story as realistically gruesome as it needs to be. Some of the scenes are nasty and truly horrific but actually I don't think they are in any way shape or form overdone as I actually think as world in which 15 year olds are in charge would be a pretty terrifying place. There are some parts where I want to keep reading because the action is so gripping but have to brace myself to get through it because it is quite grim in places.
This instalment itself was just as gripping, fast paced and action packed as the first three books. It takes place directly after the first books. The situation for the children of the Fayz is looking increasingly more dire. Food supplies continue to be scare and worse than than water supplies are becoming critical. In addition to these huge problems children have been getting ill, really ill due to a flu like thing and it's spreading fast!
I won't go into details about the plot because I don't want to spoil the book for anyone. All I will say is this. The action is still a fast paced rollercoaster ride. there are some brilliant twists and turns (and new abilities) that are awesome. There are still scenes which are completely horrible and I had to force myself through - it takes some to gross me out but he did it again. What I thought was different about this book though is that I can now see being put into place things that will be big storylines for the finale in two books time. If done well they have the potential to be freaking awesome!!!
All in all another excellent instalment in the Gone series which you certainly will not be disappointed with.
This series is described as Stephen King, meets heroes, meets Lord of the Flies. Although I personally haven't ever read any Stephen King I would say it is a fair comparison. Grant doesn't shy away from writing what he needs to in order to make the story as realistically gruesome as it needs to be. Some of the scenes are nasty and truly horrific but actually I don't think they are in any way shape or form overdone as I actually think as world in which 15 year olds are in charge would be a pretty terrifying place. There are some parts where I want to keep reading because the action is so gripping but have to brace myself to get through it because it is quite grim in places.
This instalment itself was just as gripping, fast paced and action packed as the first three books. It takes place directly after the first books. The situation for the children of the Fayz is looking increasingly more dire. Food supplies continue to be scare and worse than than water supplies are becoming critical. In addition to these huge problems children have been getting ill, really ill due to a flu like thing and it's spreading fast!
I won't go into details about the plot because I don't want to spoil the book for anyone. All I will say is this. The action is still a fast paced rollercoaster ride. there are some brilliant twists and turns (and new abilities) that are awesome. There are still scenes which are completely horrible and I had to force myself through - it takes some to gross me out but he did it again. What I thought was different about this book though is that I can now see being put into place things that will be big storylines for the finale in two books time. If done well they have the potential to be freaking awesome!!!
All in all another excellent instalment in the Gone series which you certainly will not be disappointed with.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I know this already has all 5 star reviews but i thought id still add mine as it emphasises the fact that this is a brilliant book even greater.
The book is the fourth in the gone series, and as each new book came out, that became my new favourite book, and plague has done it again.
There is never a dull moment. There are exiting action scenes, romantic love scenes and tense spine tingling moments all in the mix and the greatest thing is that you feel emotions for every one of the forty or so brilliant characters.
I dont know how the writer does it, but he creates a book that i can read all night without getting bored, but i didnt, because i love it so much and i wanted it to last a long time and never end.
The book is the fourth in the gone series, and as each new book came out, that became my new favourite book, and plague has done it again.
There is never a dull moment. There are exiting action scenes, romantic love scenes and tense spine tingling moments all in the mix and the greatest thing is that you feel emotions for every one of the forty or so brilliant characters.
I dont know how the writer does it, but he creates a book that i can read all night without getting bored, but i didnt, because i love it so much and i wanted it to last a long time and never end.
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Amazing!
The best so far, even better than the previous three. Just really very good. Michael Grant just keeps topping it.
Published 1 month ago by m.m
Passes the time well
This is not my normal read, but I had a spare few hours and thought, what the hell.
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Damaged & possibility of not being the real thing!
My son has been following this series & just loves it. He had just finished "Lies" so I thought I would go ahead & order the next in the series "Plague". Read more
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Plague
This was a christmas present for my daughter in law, I can't review the contents as I haven't read it, But she said 'It's excellent'
Published 4 months ago by S. Massey
Another excellent novel in the Gone Series
"Plague" by Michael Grant is the 4th Book in the Gone series and this is the first book in this series that I am going to write a review for. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Killie
Better than the first!
The first book in the franchise, Gone, was so good, I wanted to give it 6 stars rather than 5. The next book, Hunger, wasn't as good, but still a great entry to the franchise. Read more
Published 7 months ago by MarsAres2011
OHMYGOD.
Oh. My. Goodness. This has got to be the best series of books I have read in my entire life. I couldn't get through them fast enough!! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Charley
great
Arrived on time and as described, my son loves these books, he can't get enough of them, and reads them over and over again.
Published 9 months ago by Rose
What a rollercoaster, once again!
OK, major problem here... 2012? Seriously? That's how long we have to wait till the next Gone installment? Read more
Published 9 months ago by Els De Clercq
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My grand daughter wanted this book the moment she put down Lies, the preceding book in this series. I ordered it on line in the early afternoon and had it delivered to my door mid... Read more
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