Advantages: fast-paced, great plot, brilliant characters Disadvantages: This is the only book I can find by this author
Child of the Hive is a fantastic new sci-fi thriller. If you’re not one for sci-fi, don’t be put off by that label. There aren’t any aliens or spaceships. The setting of the story is very much like the world we’re living in, but there’s enough technology to keep the sci-fi fans happy too. It’s set in the very near future and deals with the experiences of some young people who get inadvertently caught up in a fight between the Hive and the Beeks. ... ...be portrayed as bumbling nerds. Child of the Hive is refreshingly different. As well as likeable characters, you get plenty of action and a strong plotline throughout. Gun fights, chase scenes, kidnappings, explosions, and a lot of other stuff to satisfy the need for excitement. The plot keeps you turning the page. This is one of those books where you decide a read a chapter before going to bed and end up staying awake half the night because you ...
87degrees 17.09.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Child of the Hive - Jessica Meats
I like all sorts of books including detective/thriller types and this is a great read. A fast paced adventure with plenty of twists and surprises to keep you on your toes and to challenge the assumptions you begin to make as the story unfolds. The characters are likeable and you find yourself hoping everyone can get things resolved but knowing this can't possibly happen, or can it?
Although I wouldn't generally look in the SciFi genre having erroneously ... ...glad I took this up. The technology although futuristic is perfectly believable, the author obviously knows her stuff. Well written and yet an 'easy' read at the same time, not a combination that is always achieved. For this reason I also think it might appeal to youngsters/teens who have outgrown children's books but are only just getting into longer adult novels. ...
cajohnson 26.11.2009
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