Book: The Line by Teri Hall
Release date: March 4, 2010
Number of pages: 220
Publisher: Dial
From: Publisher
Summary:
An invisible, uncrossable physical barrier encloses the Unified States. The Line is the part of the border that lopped off part of the country, dooming the inhabitants to an unknown fate when the enemy used a banned weapon. It’s said that bizarre creatures and superhumans live on the other side, in Away. Nobody except tough old Ms. Moore would ever live next to the Line.
Nobody but Rachel and her mother, who went to live there after Rachel’s dad died in the last war. It’s a safe, quiet life. Until Rachel finds a mysterious recorded message that can only have come from Away. The voice is asking for help.
Who sent the message? Why is her mother so protective? And to what lengths is Rachel willing to go in order to do what she thinks is right?
*****
The Line was not at all what I was expecting, in both good and bad ways. The Line is Teri Hall’s debut novel and I definitely enjoyed it. I really can’t wait for the next book in the series but there is at least a year wait.
The characters in The Line weren’t the greatest but I liked them. They all seemed to have secrets and that was one of the main things that kept me reading. I was glad that most of the secrets were revealed in this book and I don’t have to wait for the sequel to find them out but there are some questions that weren’t answered. Also, I will admit that most of the secrets weren’t easily guessed by me. It made the book a lot more interesting.
Sadly, the plot dragged. It took me forever to finish The Line and it was only 220 pages. Noting happened for about half the book. I couldn’t get into the story until something finally happened but I am glad I didn’t give up because it got better. The story picked up a lot close to the end and left me hanging. I want the second book now so I can find out what happens next.
Overall, The Line is a good debut but just an okay story. The second book, Away, is high on my wish-list, though, because I think it will really take off. Even though this one was a bit boring I do recommend it because I think it’s going to be a unique series.
First line: It seemed to Rachel that she had always lived on The Property, though this wasn’t true.
Writing: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
Plot: 3/5
Ending: 4/5
Originality: 5/5
Overall: 20/25=B-
Cover: 4/5=B-
Ah, thats a shame it didn’t live up to ur expectations.
Sucks that it wasn’t as good as you’d hoped. I hate it when that happens. It does sound rather interesting though & I’m still really eager to read it. Thank you for your honest filled review! 🙂
Sounds interesting. And it has a great cover!!
Thanks for the honest review, I hate when books drag on. But I think I’m still going to try this one out.
I read this book over Christmas and liked it, but it was clear it was setting up for the next book. I will read the next book tho 🙂