Book: Gone by Lisa McMann
Release date: February 9, 2010
Publisher: Simon Pulse
From: Publisher
Summary:
Things get even more complicated when she meets her father for the very first time—and he’s in a coma. As Janie uncovers his secret past, she begins to realize that the choice thought she had has more dire consequences than she ever imagined.
Janie and Cabel are still together after Janie’s ordeal in Fade but things seem to be a bit strained between them. Janie knows what her future is going to be like as a dream catcher and she knows that she has a choice to make. She also knows that no matter what she chooses, her life will be pretty miserable, one choice just includes being miserable with Cabel.
Once again, the writing style that Lisa McMann uses took me a little while to get used to. It is such a unique way to write a story but it’s really different. Once I got into the story it wasn’t so noticeable and I really read the book fast. It’s just one of those books you don’t want to put down until the very last page.
The storyline of this book was definitely not as pulse-pounding as the first two, sadly. Janie and Cabel weren’t on an assignment in this book but the story still wasn’t boring. There were quite a few shocking discoveries thrown into Gone and it kept me turning the pages.
Also, as usual Janie was an amazingly strong heroine. Her choices were ones that I can’t even imagine having to face and she managed to face them all so bravely. And once again she had the wonderful Cabel to help her through everything. He was always there for her and he was such a perfect boyfriend. I wouldn’t mind a guy like him. =]
Overall, Gone was a good ending to a spectacular trilogy. All my questions were answered and I was very pleased at how everything turned out in the end. I definitely think fans of Wake and Fade will be pleased with this one.
Writing: 9/10
Characters: 8/10
Plot: 8/10
Ending: 10/10
Originality: 10/10
Overall: 47/50=A-
Cover: 9/10=A-
OK I just skimmed. I am waiting to read these in a series. I can tell be your grading that it will be worth the wait. I am excited to know I have some good reading ahead of me.
Nice review. I need to post mine as well…should be up tomorrow. So many are up today so I figured it’s okay to wait. LOL
I love this series and Gone was brilliant too.
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-lauren
I absolutely hated this installment. I found myself being annoyed by Janie and even Cabel. I found the whole story line contrived and really didn’t get any insight into why her mom is the way she is. I thought the plot was poor.
I adored this series and was very disappointed with this book. It seemed rushed and not very well thought out.
I really liked GONE. Laura, you’re right that the insight into Janie’s Mom wasn’t there as much, but I LOVED hearing about her dad. I thought it was such a rich story, and I also really like the world created in these books.
Katie, you asked about the dress I wore into the pool: It was my friend’s wedding and after the party we all got a little silly and jumped in! The dress survived and I still wear it today!
I really liked Gone too, though Fade was my favorite, and Wake was my second favorite. After the external conflicts of the first two, the internal conflict of this one was kind of a slow down. But it was the only logical ending for the way the ending of Fade was set up. I still really enjoyed it, and I can’t wait for McMann’s upcoming dystopian series(!) next fall. (: