Intrigued...

*Disclaimer* I love Scott Siglers work so am potentially very biased! I loved it, I like how the main character develops and whilst others have complained about her 'moaning', I really liked that the main character was a young woman facing challenges for leadership whilst facing an older female enemy. I felt a lot of the self doubt was very realistic for a young woman and I wish I had read this a few years ago when I was younger. Considering it is written by a man I think this is an excellent role model for young women. I also enjoyed the story line and although at times it risked being a little slow it didn't quite drop to that point. I will definately be getting the next instalment!

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Winner

As a fan of sigler I was nervous as a female lead is a hard thing to get my head around as a fan but OMG Emma galvin knocked it out of the park.
This will appeal to any fan of sci fi or dystopian fiction

Nice one Scot

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So, So Disappointed!

What disappointed you about Alive: Book One of the Generations Trilogy?

I have truly loved the work of this author for years. I've followed him since he was a podcast novelist and watched his rise to bestseller with delight. I have to say I had qualms when I heard he was writing what I consider to be yet one more too many in the endless series of Hunger Games variants. Sorry, harsh words I know, but I've seen so many from the un-put-downable to the awful and this just doesn't work for me.

I didn't find anything to like in the main character, which for Sigler is very unusual. I mean, when someone like Quentin Barnes is being at his most bratty and unbearable you still can't help liking him. This kid is just bratty, and she gets more bratty as time goes on. In fact you can say the same about most of them up to the time, over half way through, when I turned off in disgust. Chances are if I haven't learned to care about the characters by then, I never will. It's such a shame. Scott's characters are what I really love usually. These were just like cartoons almost, so unlike him. I was also unhappy with the narration, but that's a matter of taste. Emma Galvin does a good job but I find her voice nasal, sharp and unpleasant to listen to.

Would you ever listen to anything by Scott Sigler again?

Oh I would certainly listen to Scott's books again! That's why I'm so vehement probably. I know he can do miles, miles better than this!

Would you be willing to try another one of Emma Galvin’s performances?

No. I really don't like her voice.

You didn’t love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities?

I'm sorry, but I'm afraid not. I do try to find something positive to say, and Scott Sigler is an author, and a person, I truly admire, but I really didn't like this at all.

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Wow

Scott Sigler @ his best hooked from the first page eagerly waiting for book 2 now

Scott Sigler does it again! <br />

How great would it be to see a big budget, Hollywood adaptation of this book?

As usual from Scot & team, fantastic.

As usual from Scot & team, fantastic.
From the opening words to the closing lines, I was completely immersed.

interestingly different

I did not expect to enjoy this novel as much as I have. Without realising it I was drawn into M's world and the story just flowed from there. I had guessed some of the plot before it happened but that did not take away from the pleasure of the book. A great performance from the narrator also helped hold my interest and slowly immerse me in the plight of the birthday children.

Really enjoyed it...

Another great Sigler book. Can't wait for the next instalment. Narrated and acted well and despite the lack of Scott's voice acting was thoroughly immersive. Well done all involved.

Scott never ceases to amaze!

Admittedly, I guessed part of the plot within the first couple of chapters but that didn't so me enjoying the whole audio book!

I was particularly impressed with the author's first person monologue, seeing a strange world through the eyes of a young girl.

The presentation was excellent with the narrator conveying the fears and insecurities of the 12 year old girl with apparent ease. it was a joy to listen to!

Yet Another Brilliant Title From Mr Sigler!

This book weaves a spellbinding journey of discovery in a setting that you not expect!