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The 100 (The 100, #1)
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bookshelves: action-adventure, apocolyptic, brave-new-world, dystopian, merry-old-land-of-suck, oh-the-inhumanity, scifi, some-kinda-apocalyptic, speculative-fiction, survival-horror, unique-concept, ya, why-aren-t-more-people-reading-you, what-the-hell-human-race, a-merry-band-of-jerkasses, adaptation-what-did-you-do-to-this, murder-and-or-mayhem, protagonists-are-not-role-models, psychotarian-government, tyrannytopia, unbridled-sarcasm-ensued
Mar 19, 2015
bookshelves: action-adventure, apocolyptic, brave-new-world, dystopian, merry-old-land-of-suck, oh-the-inhumanity, scifi, some-kinda-apocalyptic, speculative-fiction, survival-horror, unique-concept, ya, why-aren-t-more-people-reading-you, what-the-hell-human-race, a-merry-band-of-jerkasses, adaptation-what-did-you-do-to-this, murder-and-or-mayhem, protagonists-are-not-role-models, psychotarian-government, tyrannytopia, unbridled-sarcasm-ensued
I've been watching the show since it first aired and am ashamed to admit I didn't know there was a book it was based on.
Having read this, I understand why changes were made for the show's purposes but I feel the book really did more with the characters. It was written in a style I felt was engaging and engrossing overall; however, some of the characters relied heavily on tropes and had flimsy, foolish motivations at times. For that reason the plot stretched disbelief in some places while wearing patience elsewhere.
Nonetheless, it was entertaining with a few genuine twists whether or not you've watched the show. I'll eventually read on with the series to see what comes of it but I'll say it's an exciting, interesting start so far.
Having read this, I understand why changes were made for the show's purposes but I feel the book really did more with the characters. It was written in a style I felt was engaging and engrossing overall; however, some of the characters relied heavily on tropes and had flimsy, foolish motivations at times. For that reason the plot stretched disbelief in some places while wearing patience elsewhere.
Nonetheless, it was entertaining with a few genuine twists whether or not you've watched the show. I'll eventually read on with the series to see what comes of it but I'll say it's an exciting, interesting start so far.
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Reading Progress
March 19, 2015
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to-read
March 19, 2015
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March 23, 2015
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Started Reading
March 23, 2015
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action-adventure
March 23, 2015
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apocolyptic
March 23, 2015
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brave-new-world
March 23, 2015
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dystopian
March 23, 2015
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merry-old-land-of-suck
March 23, 2015
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oh-the-inhumanity
March 23, 2015
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scifi
March 23, 2015
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some-kinda-apocalyptic
March 23, 2015
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speculative-fiction
March 23, 2015
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survival-horror
March 23, 2015
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unique-concept
March 23, 2015
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ya
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why-aren-t-more-people-reading-you
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what-the-hell-human-race
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7.0%
"I can see where the show made some dramatic deviations already - this character gets glorified, that character gets vilified - for the sake of amping up conflict. I'm a fan of the writing style - keeps the pace moving with some sass and charm."
March 23, 2015
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17.0%
"Okay - so far I think the show cheated itself by excluding Glass. She's cool people, I say."
March 24, 2015
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22.0%
"I don't know who would want to be alone on a planet with dozens of posturing delinquents but I am not that brave soul."
March 24, 2015
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29.0%
"Yeah Glass definitely should have been on the show. It's an interesting perspective to follow. At least I have a subplot to follow that's unique and surprising rather than a skewed version of events I already saw."
March 26, 2015
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39.0%
"Camp Lord of the Flies would starve if I was in charge of the hunting. Gathering - I might have you covered. Might be decent at gardening...no promises, though."
March 31, 2015
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63.0%
"I would not want to be in-charge of investigating stolen goods with a bunch of smart ass teens as my prime suspects. ugh."
March 31, 2015
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78.0%
"You all are being especially teenager and your survival depends on you stopping."
April 2, 2015
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91.0%
"Ugh. Okay, I get times are tough on the Ark and all but elitism always irks me. Skilled professionals are important for society but you seriously think you can abuse the 90% responsible for maintenance and daily life? I just don't think this scenario would last long in such close quarters."
April 3, 2015
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a-merry-band-of-jerkasses
April 3, 2015
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adaptation-what-did-you-do-to-this
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murder-and-or-mayhem
April 3, 2015
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protagonists-are-not-role-models
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psychotarian-government
April 3, 2015
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tyrannytopia
April 3, 2015
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unbridled-sarcasm-ensued
April 3, 2015
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Finished Reading
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Mar 23, 2015 07:56PM
The Entertainment Company Came Up with The Idea for The Series, Then She Wrote The Book. By The Time She Had Finished The First Book. The TV Show Was Just Starting to Film
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Ah! Okay. I was thinking that was quick work lol
Courtney wrote: "Ah! Okay. I was thinking that was quick work lol"
Yep!
There are 3 Books xD
Yep!
There are 3 Books xD
If they keep this pace I might read all :)
Courtney wrote: "If they keep this pace I might read all :)"
it Keeps Up The Pace xD
it Keeps Up The Pace xD
Courtney wrote: "Goodie :D"
It Get's Intense
It Get's Intense
