Jennifer Claywood's Reviews > Waterborne
Waterborne
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This book reads like a spy novel for young adult males. If you are part of that audience, you might enjoy this book. As an avid reader and writer, I did not enjoy this book. There was entirely too much exposition, too much telling instead of showing, and too many outlandish events that made it impossible for me to suspend my sense of disbelief. At times I often felt like this should be the second book in a series.
The book starts with 4 facts. These facts REALLY work to get you interested in the book. Unfortunately, there is too much exposition in the beginning of the book to really get the reader invested in the characters. So...brilliant premise, lousy execution. The criminals are dull and stupid.
There were too many times where the writing in this book seems forced. Too many times where the author has included something because it is suggested as something a book needs...like a count down, for instance.
Brilliant hook, lousy execution.
The book starts with 4 facts. These facts REALLY work to get you interested in the book. Unfortunately, there is too much exposition in the beginning of the book to really get the reader invested in the characters. So...brilliant premise, lousy execution. The criminals are dull and stupid.
There were too many times where the writing in this book seems forced. Too many times where the author has included something because it is suggested as something a book needs...like a count down, for instance.
Brilliant hook, lousy execution.
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Reading Progress
Started Reading
(Paperback Edition)
2021
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Finished Reading
(Paperback Edition)
May 10, 2021
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Started Reading
May 10, 2021
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June 19, 2021
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10.0%
"So far, it’s not looking good for this book, but maybe things will turn around. The book immediately grabbed my attention at the beginning by listing 4 different facts about nuclear reactors, desalination, and CRISPR. Then there was a lot of exhibition and boring, stupid criminals. Things in the plot just seem too unbelievable for me to suspend by disbelief and get into the world. But...I am forever hopeful."
June 19, 2021
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12.0%
"Only 12% in and I’ve been reminded several time about the death of the MCs wife. That is frustrating to feel that the author does not trust the reader enough not to have to repeat this tidbit of information...probably three times now."
June 20, 2021
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June 20, 2021
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Finished Reading