Department 19
Initially, the blurb had really attracted me to read it for it held a certain element of mystery and darkness. Upon reading the book, I found it to be written in a style that suited the teenage protagonist well. However, since it was written in the third person, the descriptions weren't as well presented as other books. On the other hand, I found the structure of the chapters clever as it altered between the past and the present and at the end of each chapter I'd want to know what happens in the two after it.
Furthermore, the plot is interesting as it built up to the climax well and gave hints throughout in regards to the key puzzle of the story. Also, the descriptions of the action-packed scenes are quite graphic, but it adds to the tense element. However, many deaths and losses were included, yet they weren't as dramatic or impacting as they could have been. In fact, some were anti-climaxes (if that's a word). I found that a shame because the plot was ingenious and the graphic descriptions would had otherwise made a huge emotional impact on me.
In my opinion, the book's target readers are probably supposed to be teenage boys, therefore the lack of sentimental reference may only be ineffective to me. Anyhow, I plan to read the sequel - Department 19: The Rising - if I can get my hands upon it.
My Overall Rate: 2/5
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