Helpful Score: 2
What an awesome way to end a series! Loved how everything was tied up neatly (even if some of these things didn't turn out the way I would have wanted). I was able to close the book and feel complete.
This book explores lots of characters and we get to know a lot more about them. The one part that took a star off the review was the character of Jeri. It seemed like a political point was needed to be made by the author and that was the only reason for this character to be thrown into the whole story. Almost every time the character shows up in the story, he/she makes sure you know that they are gender fluid. I'm sorry but I have nothing against this type of story but find it upsetting when you are reading a story that has nothing to do with this, never has had anything to do with this but the author feels the need to throw it in there and constantly remind you of who they are. If they wanted to make that point, Jeri should have been in the story all along from book 1 or at least 2. Otherwise just leave that character out.
That said, I still walked away from The Toll sated and ready for more of what Shusterman has to offer.
This book explores lots of characters and we get to know a lot more about them. The one part that took a star off the review was the character of Jeri. It seemed like a political point was needed to be made by the author and that was the only reason for this character to be thrown into the whole story. Almost every time the character shows up in the story, he/she makes sure you know that they are gender fluid. I'm sorry but I have nothing against this type of story but find it upsetting when you are reading a story that has nothing to do with this, never has had anything to do with this but the author feels the need to throw it in there and constantly remind you of who they are. If they wanted to make that point, Jeri should have been in the story all along from book 1 or at least 2. Otherwise just leave that character out.
That said, I still walked away from The Toll sated and ready for more of what Shusterman has to offer.
Helpful Score: 1
The final book in the series and it was a pretty good finish to the series.
Spoiler alert-if you are expecting Rowan and Citra as the lead characters you will be sorely disappointed as I was.
New characters are introduced and secondary characters are brought forward.
Interesting twists and turns and will keep you thinking long after you have finished it.
Spoiler alert-if you are expecting Rowan and Citra as the lead characters you will be sorely disappointed as I was.
New characters are introduced and secondary characters are brought forward.
Interesting twists and turns and will keep you thinking long after you have finished it.
