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The Calling (Endgame, #1)
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Honestly one of the BEST books I've ever read.
I know many of you will say, "hold on...no. It's a Hunger Games copy!" And I thought the same thing when I first saw the description. And then I realized that this is WAY more like a super dangerous, super deadly Amazing Race type of story, heavily rooted in aliens and science fiction. The story is told from several different characters POVS, all of which are from all over the world---and all of which are killers, trained so well in not only physicality, but puzzles, technology, languages, etc. They makes James Bond look like a little girl.
When a massive asteroid attack happens on planet earth, in several parts of the world, 12 Players (teens who have trained their entire lives for "Endgame", they know that it's their time. They must Play.
Playing means traveling to one location, where an alien being gives them each their own unique clues. The first step to winning Endgame? Find Earth Key. Which can literally be ANYWHERE on the planet. This book is incredibly dark, incredibly twisted, and incredibly UNLIKE anything I've ever read. I went into it thinking I'd hate it, and I actually was floored by how well done it was.
I'm not a big fan of James Frey and the controversies surrounding him, but I must say I was incredibly impressed by the work he and Nils-Johnson Shelton did together. ENDGAME reads like a movie script, present-tense, and incredibly different. Much like UNWIND, you are in the reader's head, but from a 3rd person perspective. It's very very cool--- trust me, you'll be hooked.
I found myself unable to put this book down, and I'm dying for the second one. I also have no idea how to solve the puzzle that goes along with the book, because I'm not a genius. And I think only a genius could solve it! The book is filled with strange clues and phrases and numbers and symbols, which is intriguing in itself. I think it's going to kick butt on the YA market.
I know many of you will say, "hold on...no. It's a Hunger Games copy!" And I thought the same thing when I first saw the description. And then I realized that this is WAY more like a super dangerous, super deadly Amazing Race type of story, heavily rooted in aliens and science fiction. The story is told from several different characters POVS, all of which are from all over the world---and all of which are killers, trained so well in not only physicality, but puzzles, technology, languages, etc. They makes James Bond look like a little girl.
When a massive asteroid attack happens on planet earth, in several parts of the world, 12 Players (teens who have trained their entire lives for "Endgame", they know that it's their time. They must Play.
Playing means traveling to one location, where an alien being gives them each their own unique clues. The first step to winning Endgame? Find Earth Key. Which can literally be ANYWHERE on the planet. This book is incredibly dark, incredibly twisted, and incredibly UNLIKE anything I've ever read. I went into it thinking I'd hate it, and I actually was floored by how well done it was.
I'm not a big fan of James Frey and the controversies surrounding him, but I must say I was incredibly impressed by the work he and Nils-Johnson Shelton did together. ENDGAME reads like a movie script, present-tense, and incredibly different. Much like UNWIND, you are in the reader's head, but from a 3rd person perspective. It's very very cool--- trust me, you'll be hooked.
I found myself unable to put this book down, and I'm dying for the second one. I also have no idea how to solve the puzzle that goes along with the book, because I'm not a genius. And I think only a genius could solve it! The book is filled with strange clues and phrases and numbers and symbols, which is intriguing in itself. I think it's going to kick butt on the YA market.
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I'm so excited to read it :D
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I think I'm definitely going to pick this up. Especially as it's similar writing style to Unwind, which I loovvveeee!
Thanks for an honest review from someone who has actually read it.
True, your review of Endgame doesn't sound like it's the Hunger Games, but isn't traveling around the world + trained teenagers (in killing, espionage etc) + ultimate key + a will exactly what The 39 Clues and Vesper Rising are?
I read this book and literally couldn't put it down...I feel your review was spot on and I thank you for it. I read another review and many are saying it's a rip off of hunger games...horse shit! This book stands apart and I feel is better. I'm more excited to read the next book than I ever was to read the hunger games. This book has such a broader scale and the characters are so much more in my opinion. They basically fight for the fate of the world they know and the people closest to them. I highly recommend this book to all. Have no fears that it's a knockoff!
I don't care if it's sort of like the Hunger Games. I picked it up because of all the different CULTURES! I am a real sucker for anything cultural, and I hope this one doesn't disappoint.
The fact i thought it was a Hunger Games copy made me read it.I think it's similar, but way more epic.
I LOOOVE The Hunger Games, so if it looks like it, it's not a bad thing.
I LOVE THIS BOOK EVEN MORE
Agreed, I never compared it to hunger games, there are plenty of games where teenagers are pitted against each other, that does not make them similar
I am currently reading this book and I found it more interesting to read than the Hunger Games. Your review of this story is pretty accurate and I completely agree with everything your saying.
If this is the best book you’ve ever read you need to read another book
