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Dauria04
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[Following is a volunteer review of "In the End" by Ken Saik.]
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2 out of 5 stars
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In The End by Ken Saik is a young adult novel that follows a group of friends as they survive on their own in a cave filled with tunnels after the garage they were in collapsed, burying them underground. Together, they must find a way out and back to safety, but the challenges they face are far from easy. Strange occurrences soon befall our protagonist, raising the question of whether they will survive the unknown caves. Read In The End to uncover the answer.

While the book maintains an overall dark tone, it also presents heartwarming and intriguing moments among the group members, showcasing their genuine care for one another and their ability to forge a stronger bond amidst their unfortunate circumstances.

However, there were several aspects of the book that I disliked. In the epub version, many paragraphs were cut in half and a few grammatical errors were present. Although I tried to overlook these issues, they did impact my enjoyment of the book. Additionally, the descriptions of the setting were poorly written and difficult to comprehend, making it challenging to visualize the unfolding events. Lastly, the narrative became repetitive and predictable, resulting in diminished surprise as similar occurrences repeated themselves.

On the positive side, the book featured an engaging plot that immediately immersed me in the adventure, and I appreciated the gradual character development throughout the story. Above all, the ending was the most enjoyable aspect, offering a fitting conclusion to the boys' journey, even if it lacked surprise.

Although I did find positives throughout the story, the lack of editing, poor descriptions and predictable plotlines make In The End a 2 out of 5 star book for me. it may appeal to readers seeking a shorter young adult book centred around adventure and friendship. However, it's important to note that the story delves into darker themes rather than providing a lighthearted adventure. It could also be of interest to those intrigued by tales of secret cities and civilizations.

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I love the ending of this book. Their destination at the end of the book is fitted to the circumstances they were facing. But I agree, it was a lack of description of the characters. I enjoyed your review, Dauria!
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Hazel Mae Bagarinao wrote: 28 May 2023, 17:11 I love the ending of this book. Their destination at the end of the book is fitted to the circumstances they were facing. But I agree, it was a lack of description of the characters. I enjoyed your review, Dauria!
Thank you for taking the time and commenting!
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You're welcome, Dauria! I hope to see more of your reviews!
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Dauria04, you described this dark adventure tale well, and your thoughtful analysis supported your rating. It does become distracting when there is a lot of repetition.

Thank you for your take on this read!
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MsH2k wrote: 30 May 2023, 18:01 Dauria04, you described this dark adventure tale well, and your thoughtful analysis supported your rating. It does become distracting when there is a lot of repetition.

Thank you for your take on this read!
I'm glad you enjoyed my review and thank you for taking the time to read and comment on it :D
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That's well written review. Dauria your details give an honest perspective to the book. Well done
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Thank you very much for your honest review, I would like to read this book and I will take into account the points you mention to know what to expect in my reading.
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Sarah Zain wrote: 31 May 2023, 19:36 That's well written review. Dauria your details give an honest perspective to the book. Well done
Thank you so much, Sarah :D
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Bettny Andrade wrote: 19 Jun 2023, 19:37 Thank you very much for your honest review, I would like to read this book and I will take into account the points you mention to know what to expect in my reading.
I hope you enjoy it, Thank you for commenting!
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The plot of the book was interesting enough to capture my attention and keep interested in following the story to its end. However, I thought the author should have also focused on the rescue operations going on outside of the tunnel, plus I also noticed the formatting ertors; I even thought that maybe the problem was the app but even after changing the reading app there was no change. I was a bit pissed off by how easily those boys were being taken out, and I absolutely disliked that no single character stood out as the major protagonist, I expected Sampson to be that but it wasn't the case. This is an amazing review, thank you and congrats.
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Blackstenius wrote: 26 Jun 2023, 09:54 The plot of the book was interesting enough to capture my attention and keep interested in following the story to its end. However, I thought the author should have also focused on the rescue operations going on outside of the tunnel, plus I also noticed the formatting ertors; I even thought that maybe the problem was the app but even after changing the reading app there was no change. I was a bit pissed off by how easily those boys were being taken out, and I absolutely disliked that no single character stood out as the major protagonist, I expected Sampson to be that but it wasn't the case. This is an amazing review, thank you and congrats.
Totally, I also expected Sampson to be the MC, and I found it difficult sometimes to differentiate the rest of the group. Thank you for your comment!
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