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myfluffysocks's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
jamestomasino's review against another edition
1.0
DNF. Felt like a mess. The humans weren't well written and the aliens even worse. It also felt like nothing much happened, which is weird considering the plot. The biggest shame for me is that we finally have an Icelandic writer publishing something outside of crime and horror. Sci-fi! Woo! But it fell flat.
I picked this book up on the free pile outside the library, so I guess I see why it was there.
I picked this book up on the free pile outside the library, so I guess I see why it was there.
tsap's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.25
hollyisodd's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
bethjkdixon's review
3.0
"No one has any answers to the questions that the silence arouses. No one knows why. No one knows what will happen. The only thing I know for sure is this: There is nothing I can do except wait for my turn.
They took my brother. My brother is gone. So is Matilda. I think I might be next."
While I am Traitor was a fast-paced and interesting story there were just a few issues with the world building and the character development for me to rate it any higher than three stars. It was mainly the character development that let it down; the story was told from Amy’s perspective and through her diary entries but I found it hard to connect with her.
Full review available on my blog Reading Every Night.
thetasigma906's review
3.0
Amy Sullivan is a normal teenager living at home in London. One day, Earth gets an unexpected visitor from space, and her world is turned upside down when her friends and brother gets taken. What lengths will she go to in order to save them?
I liked this book, but not as much as I hoped I would. The main character was a little too obsessed with getting kissed, and the whole plot reminded me of a War of The Worlds/Torchwood Children of Earth crossover, which is good as I do like both. I liked Andrew as a character, he was loyal and brave. I wish Tom had stayed behind though, rarely do I get angry at a character but Tom I did!
I am interested in reading other books by the author though as I liked the writing style but sadly this book was just OK for me. I borrowed this book from my local library.
I liked this book, but not as much as I hoped I would. The main character was a little too obsessed with getting kissed, and the whole plot reminded me of a War of The Worlds/Torchwood Children of Earth crossover, which is good as I do like both. I liked Andrew as a character, he was loyal and brave. I wish Tom had stayed behind though, rarely do I get angry at a character but Tom I did!
I am interested in reading other books by the author though as I liked the writing style but sadly this book was just OK for me. I borrowed this book from my local library.
moonsaku's review
2.0
A casual read aimed more for a younger audience.
I highly enjoyed the idea of the plot of “I am Traitor” however the lack of character development, confusion of the diary entries and lack of description let the book down for me.
I didn’t feel connected to the Characters & hardly felt like I knew them which resulted in me not being emotionally affected at the end of the book.
The romance in the book is very unrealistic and confusing. Within the group there were too many connections and the romance felt more forced.
I did love the Alien Species and the opening to an outer world and different species.
All in all, it was a very causal read but lacked a lot of depth.
I highly enjoyed the idea of the plot of “I am Traitor” however the lack of character development, confusion of the diary entries and lack of description let the book down for me.
I didn’t feel connected to the Characters & hardly felt like I knew them which resulted in me not being emotionally affected at the end of the book.
The romance in the book is very unrealistic and confusing. Within the group there were too many connections and the romance felt more forced.
I did love the Alien Species and the opening to an outer world and different species.
All in all, it was a very causal read but lacked a lot of depth.