Great book
In The 100, Kass Morgan puts readers into a post-apocalyptic reality where survival and the human spirit are very important to the story. The novel, which was published in 2013, is set almost a hundred years after nuclear war has ravaged Earth, with the last humans living on a space station known as the Ark. Charles, a prison guard who is well-liked by the inmates, is sent along with 100 juvenile offenders back to Earth to find out whether it is livable. Key players Clarke, Wells, Bellamy and Octavia must overcome myriad tests of survival in a harsh environment, along with the darkness within themselves through secrets of their pasts. There was a lot to keep up with action wise and the dilemmas the characters were faced with made for a very thrilling reading experience. The ”juvenile innocence versus brutal survival” juxtaposition made me think a lot about what decisions we make when in crises situations. Everyone has a tough time; Bellamy, among other things, has to shield his sister, Octavia, from the rebellion and she, Octavia, becomes a strong survivor instead of the protected girl she once was. I’d recommend The 100 to fans of exciting dystopian stories that ask hard questions of morality and identity. Kass Morgan’s writing perfectly captures the thrill of survival and deals with deep and meaningful questions about what it truly means to be human. But those expecting a more fun filled type story may balk at the grim parts. All in all, The 100 is an intriguing page turner that will not only keep you engaged throughout but also may make you take a moment or two to ponder on what just happened.
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Loving it
I might be predisposed to loving The 100 by Kass Morgan, because I have seen the TV series. I loved it, so I checked The 100 out from the library. I was bummed, because I’ll have to wait for Book II. I have been reading a lot of apocalyptic, dystopian, and science fiction stories and loving them. I quickly because immersed in the story and involved with the characters. The tension created kept me flipping pages and the pace never let up. 100 juvenile delinquents were sent back to Earth to find out if it was safe to come back after the nuclear devastation. The Phoenix is running out of everything and is beginning to fall apart. The last of the human race is at stake and the leaders do some gross and disgusting things, sacrificing the few to save the many. They have no limits to how far they will go.
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Loving it...
I might be predisposed to loving The 100 by Kass Morgan, because I have seen the TV series. I loved it, so I checked The 100 out from the library. I was bummed, because I’ll have to wait for Book II. I have been reading a lot of apocalyptic, dystopian, and science fiction stories and loving them. I quickly because immersed in the story and involved with the characters. The tension created kept me flipping pages and the pace never let up. 100 juvenile delinquents were sent back to Earth to find out if it was safe to come back after the nuclear devastation. The Phoenix is running out of everything and is beginning to fall apart. The last of the human race is at stake and the leaders do some gross and disgusting things, sacrificing the few to save the many. They have no limits to how far they will go.
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Very interesting book so far
I am reading this book in class for a project and I am about half finished with it. At the beginning it was very hard for me to pick up on who was who because there are about 5 main characters and the pov changes each chapter. There are 100 juvenile convicts that have been sent to earth. They fight and some die but some end up surviving and having fun on this foreign world. I would recommend it if you like adventure and trials.
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Highly Recommend
The book is better than the show. I typically do not read books, but once I picked this one up, I could not put it down. It differs from the show a bit. Cannot wait to read the next one!
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Even better than the TV series
I have to agree with most of the other reviews... I love the 100 series on TV but the book is so much better. It grabbed me from the first page and I finished it in one sitting. Some characters are the same as the TV series, while some are missing and some are additional characters. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. Highly recommended
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Loved It!
this is amazing it is very different from the show but I still love it
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Fast, dramatic and full of secrets
(Spoilers Ahead so if you don't want to be spoiled than don't continue reading) "The 100" by Kass Morgan suprised me by delivering an engaging mix of survival, mystery, as well as emotional tension, built around a cast o flawed but compelling characters. The story follows one hundred juvenile prisoners who are sent from their failing space colony to earth, centuries after it was believed to be destroyed as aftermath of a nuclear war. Their mission is simple but scary, which is to find out if their planet is safe for humanity to return. On earth, the group falls into chaos as they fight, scavenge, and try to get something similar to order. The shock that happens to be the biggest is when they realize they aren't alone. Supplies vanish, signs of other people appear, and the teens get attacked by survivors who had never left the planet. On the contrary, Glass's chapters reveal that the colony is collapsing under things such as corruption, panic, and system failures. The book ends in a way that perfectly sets up the sequels, with Octavia Disappearing, A violent ambush, and Clarke nearly dying. Leading to the group deciding that staying on earth may be more dangerous than staying on the colony. Overall a very fun read!
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