I took a break between Freefall and Closer because I was getting frustrated with the series. The break was enjoyable and while apprehensive I was interested in continuing the series. As I get further into the books I hope that a lot of the stuff that happens has significance in the last two books because when I got done with some scenes I wondered why it happened in that place or in that way. Closer was more exciting than Freefall and was also more intense. It didn't seem to drag as much and while there were some odd things (like the tree people - why are they even there?) the overall story was rather interesting. We learn more about Elliot's background as well Drake's. We see death, terror, victory, and reunion. Here's a link to the Audible page for the book. Continued to be read by Steven Crossley, the narration is good and the voices for the characters are established enough that you can tell who's taking rather easily.
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Plot: Despite Will and Elliot's attempts, the Rebeccas live. They make their way out of their predicament and are able to rendezvous with the division of limiters sent to find them. Of course, this bodes ill for Will, Dr. Burrows, and Elliot. Things are moving towards a showdown, especially after both the Rebeccas' and Will's groups discover they are not alone in the Garden of the Second Sun. Meanwhile, (back at the ranch) Drake gets involved with an ex-limiter who owes him a favor. Finding himself working with (and maybe even liking) someone from the other side presents it's own challenges. Luckily for Chester, Drake and his new "friend," Eddy, are able to save him from a situation that could be described as worse than death. Newly rescued Chester tries to reconnect with his parents only to find that it's not going to be easy. While this is all going on, Mrs. Burrows has her own challenges. Forever changed by the dark light, she has to come to grips with her new reality. So, with Will, his father, and Elliot in the Garden of the Second Sun; Mrs. Burrows in the Colony; and Drake, Chester, and Eddy on the surface what is it going to take to get the team back together? And who will actually be there when they do?
My personal favorites: I loved the joke about the children's book towards the end. This book had a good mix of suspense and adventure. The pacing wasn't bad - It didn't feel as slow as the last book. I particularly liked Drake's part of the story as it was exciting and different than other things we've seen so far. Eddy's motivations and intentions were quite interesting. I have to say that I really liked him. Things also seem to be picking up with the story, and that's refreshing.
Considerations: The Styx continue to be ruthless - killing without mercy or remorse. But I must say that Chester's ordeal was a virtual Silence of the Lambs. It was intense and a little disturbing when you consider all that he goes through. As with the previous stories there is no gore or sexuality. Descriptions are not graphic but they don't have to be to still be intense. These books are still considered young adult and I don't dispute that. I also classify young adult as 13 and up.
Closer was a better book than Freefall. The pacing was better and the shifting between characters enabled one group to do exciting stuff while the other was traveling or waiting for something. Again, I think I liked Eddy the most and can't wait to see how he plays out. The total length was just over 14 hours.
Plot: Despite Will and Elliot's attempts, the Rebeccas live. They make their way out of their predicament and are able to rendezvous with the division of limiters sent to find them. Of course, this bodes ill for Will, Dr. Burrows, and Elliot. Things are moving towards a showdown, especially after both the Rebeccas' and Will's groups discover they are not alone in the Garden of the Second Sun. Meanwhile, (back at the ranch) Drake gets involved with an ex-limiter who owes him a favor. Finding himself working with (and maybe even liking) someone from the other side presents it's own challenges. Luckily for Chester, Drake and his new "friend," Eddy, are able to save him from a situation that could be described as worse than death. Newly rescued Chester tries to reconnect with his parents only to find that it's not going to be easy. While this is all going on, Mrs. Burrows has her own challenges. Forever changed by the dark light, she has to come to grips with her new reality. So, with Will, his father, and Elliot in the Garden of the Second Sun; Mrs. Burrows in the Colony; and Drake, Chester, and Eddy on the surface what is it going to take to get the team back together? And who will actually be there when they do?My personal favorites: I loved the joke about the children's book towards the end. This book had a good mix of suspense and adventure. The pacing wasn't bad - It didn't feel as slow as the last book. I particularly liked Drake's part of the story as it was exciting and different than other things we've seen so far. Eddy's motivations and intentions were quite interesting. I have to say that I really liked him. Things also seem to be picking up with the story, and that's refreshing.
Considerations: The Styx continue to be ruthless - killing without mercy or remorse. But I must say that Chester's ordeal was a virtual Silence of the Lambs. It was intense and a little disturbing when you consider all that he goes through. As with the previous stories there is no gore or sexuality. Descriptions are not graphic but they don't have to be to still be intense. These books are still considered young adult and I don't dispute that. I also classify young adult as 13 and up.
Closer was a better book than Freefall. The pacing was better and the shifting between characters enabled one group to do exciting stuff while the other was traveling or waiting for something. Again, I think I liked Eddy the most and can't wait to see how he plays out. The total length was just over 14 hours.
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