Lies (Gone Series #3)

Lies, Lies, and More Lies

I am a little bit sad. For the past two weeks, my life (well, my book life) has been revolved around reading this series. I re-read the thrill rides which are Gone and Hunger-- then it was time for the main event, the newest installment in the Gone series. Lies.

I have to say it wasn't my favorite in the series. The flaws I had previously brushed aside in the first too became so blatant in this one that I couldn't ignore them. Don't get me wrong- it was still fantastic and I enjoyed it immensely, but it just wasn't my favorite.

The first disappointment was the length. Hunger was a monster, but this one was like it's runty cousin. I was confused about that. Usually books get longer as the plot thickens, and I didn't see why that wasn't the case for this installment. I mean, it was certianly possible to make it longer. There were plenty of loose ends and point that could have been ellaborated on. Perhaps he wanted to leave that to the next book (Plague!!). Also, maybe the fact that the time period for this one was shorter (only a few days as opposed to a couple weeks) had something to do it.

All the characters were great though. They become darker, more complex. Gone (yay for puns!) are the innocent children. Now they are intense. Every person to the smallest tot carries a weapon. Everyone is looking out for themselves, most concerned only about getting food. They aren't hesitant to kill, either, or do what they have to to stay alive. And yes, everyone lies. Big manipulative lies that are the reason for the title. Everyone is changed though, for the worse or for the better. We are also introduced to some new characters, which makes up for the loss of some of the old ones (kinda). I really think Michael Grant is accurate is portraying the desperation these kids would have.

The writing was meh. I mean, it was never amazing to begin with, but in this book it got worse. I think he should get a new editor. Many typos and things that didn't add up to previous infromation given in the previous books. Sam said Caine and him where half brothers, when they are twins. Dekka said she loved Brianna from first sight, where in Hunger, she said she fell in love with Brianna when they were imprisoned. And where did Astrid's powers go? After the first book, they are never mentioned again.

The plot was kinda jumpy. I really love how he tries to get everyone's point of view in, but it didn't pull together that nicely. It was very character driven, and there was less sci-fi (which isn't necessarily a bad thing). It was also more slow-paced than the previous two.

Overall, I still really enjoyed it. This is one of my favorite series. It's thrilling and thought-provoking and dark. All the things I didn't quite like about Lies, I shall attribute it to being a middle book in the series. I am very excited for Plague and cannot believe the release date is an entire year away! Fortunately, Michael did some foreshadowing, which leaves me with great material for speculation.

And does anyone mind telling who the kids on the back cover are supposed to be? I'm guessing Brittany and Drake, but I'm not sure.

8 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

Hopefully good :)

The first to books were amazing, in my opinion! They are similar to lord of the flies, but that probably doesn't sound very appealing. If you like books with survival, a little romance, and adventure, you will love these. The following books are some very similar to the gone series, but I personally like gone better. Still, you would give them a try.

Brittany (13)

7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

!!!

Got this book on 5-04-10 and finished it on 5-05-10! One day! The best book in the series yet, in my opinion. There are very shocking twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end.

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Could he do any better?

Michael Grant, yet again, pulls through for his growing fan base. Gone has always been my favorite series and each time a new book comes out, the love grows. I've gotten almost all of my friends and most of my family reading the series!
Lies is great in many ways and disappointing in only one. I'll break the bad news first: It is extremely short compared to Gone and Hunger. I was slightly disappointed when I looked at the binding. IT'S SO SHORT. Frustrating that I had to wait a year for this, but still fulfilling.
The great things about Lies and Michael Grant's writing.
It seems like the climax occurs in the middle of the text, so it keeps you wondering of what is to come.
You know something is up from the start with all the mystery.
The writing makes you feel like you're actually there. I get hungry when they do, when Drake whips them, I feel the sting. I also get annoyed with the characters.
The FAYZ is a forever growing mystery.
With Orsay's 'visions' found out in the end and then with the most surprising part of the book following it, you can't help but to wonder if they're real.
The ferocity.
If you haven't read this series yet, you best get on it.

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

AWESOME!!!

Wow! Way better tha all those stupid twilight books :D

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Pretty good

i personally love this series, it has adventure, a little romance, and makes you think about what you would do in those situations, im curious as to when this series will end though.. i wish it had ended on the third so i wouldnt have to wait for the fourth book but i still love it anyway, good job Grant, and hey did they change the anika chick on the cover!!?? and they are starting to look too old on the covers lol

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Awesome

This book is madw by a boss

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

This is to the ally and will

What the heck r u guys playing i mean r u kiding me go play ur stupid game on a bad series such as.......i really dont care but plz this is were we r sopossed to right reviews not do whtever u guys r doing and really good book if u likd the other books u would love this trust me

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Bestest book ever

Astounding

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Just finished!!!!!

Loved it! And NO Astrid does NOT die for the person who lieing about that. I wuz literally freaking out when i saw that lol. It was a really good book with a very interesting discovery about Pete. That's all im saying. I recommend it

~<3

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Lies

I love this book. I neglected my school work and the two novels i had t read for school just to finish this book and move onto plague. This is the first book in the series to have some slow parts but i could not predict what would come next

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

AMAZING!!! Better than Hunger by FAR!

Hunger was alright, but Lies was incredible! The plot in Hunger interested me. I got sucked into theplot in Lies. Not that Hunger wasn't good... I guess I'm just trying to say that these books don't get worse throughout the series, they get better!!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

FINALLY!

i so happy that Lies is finally ouut now! i can't wait to read it. i already read and own Gone and Hunger and they were phenomenal. i expect the same quality from Lies : )

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

love the series

I havent read this book yet but I can tell its going to be the best yet!

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Sander

Do de do....

Cant wait.

Gone was the begining to the fantastic mystery, Hunger continued the mystery, and now Lies continues the excitment. Im reading Pleague next.

Amazing

Could not pput it down and noi cant wait ti read plague!!!!!!!

Aamazing Series

I thought this series wouldn't be good, but a friend recommended it so I read the first book and I am hooked

Awesome book

This series gets better and better! Michael Grant does not disappoint. Reading Plague next :)

Bagel Boy

Could not stop reading