The 100 [Book]

Bought these for my 15 yo daughter during lockdown as she was complaining that she had nothing to read. She seems to be really enjoying them as she is reading a lot more than usual which is a good sign. Can't comment on the story line as I haven't read them, but as she is enjoyign them so much I think I will read them after she has finsihed with them.

I watched the show first so im clearly biased :( but the book is way different .... Names are the same but storyline uhhhh wow ... Kinda makes me said that for the first time.i prefer the show !

Honestly I really like the book even though the show is better. But still that doesn’t mean that the book doesn’t deserve the hype. I recommend this book!!!!

This Book is a good read. I really enjoyed reading it. I do read lots of books 📚 and this one I found very interesting and I’d recommend it for sure. Follow for follow yall. 😁💜💜🫶🏽

I bought these hoping for similarities between the book and show. The characters names are the same but the storylines are much different. I truly believe the show is amazing and I prefer it over the books. I do really enjoy Kass Morgan’s writing and have read other books from her. She does well describing events and characters. Very easy to follow.

Caught my attention from the start. I couldn't put it down and love the show as well. Full of twist and turns and action. A great read if you haven’t also watch the show!

"The 100" book series

The 100 series kept me entertained. I highly recommend it for book lovers like myself!

Great read

After watching the series on Netflix I was super excited when I learned there were books on it. I always love books over their tv/movie counterpart and this one is no different. Way more insight into the story than you get on TV

Pleased.

The books physical quality is definitely worth the money. Its a little worn but it was advertised as used. It came pretty quickly. Five stars.

Plot-driven sci-fi that isn't mind-blowing but still hard t

Having interviewed Kass Morgan last year and given the success of the CW series based on the books I was plenty eager to give The 100 a try. While I haven't read a staggering amount of YA dystopian the books in the genre that I have tried (e.g. classics like The Giver and the Uglies series) I absolutely loved; given my background my initial impressions of the premise were highly anticipatory.The book is told from four different teenagers' perspectivesóClarke Wells Bellamy and Glass. All narratives aside from Glass's are told in a concurrent timeline through the eyes of the delinquents who have been forced to settle on Earth for the first time in centuries. While Glass's story which takes place back on the mothership was initially the least interesting it ... MoreHaving interviewed Kass Morgan last year and given the success of the CW series based on the books I was plenty eager to give The 100 a try. While I haven't read a staggering amount of YA dystopian the books in the genre that I have tried (e.g. classics like The Giver and the Uglies series) I absolutely loved; given my background my initial impressions of the premise were highly anticipatory.The book is told from four different teenagers' perspectivesóClarke Wells Bellamy and Glass. All narratives aside from Glass's are told in a concurrent timeline through the eyes of the delinquents who have been forced to settle on Earth for the first time in centuries. While Glass's story which takes place back on the mothership was initially the least interesting it eventually pans out to serve as an anchoróa tie to the surviving but still unstable lifestyle back in space.Kass Morgan creates a vivid high-tech world in The 100 where citizens are divided by social standing and resources are limitedóof course except to the upperclass. Back on Earth the prospects are obviously grim but it's still a thrill of a journey to follow Clarke Wells Bellamy and the other 97 as they each rediscover a planet that they've only read about in books yet have such a deep internal connection with. I appreciate the idea of providing different points of view but think it was slightly too ambitious for the author to try to squeeze a Lord of the Flies-esque conflict AND a love triangle AND an undercurrent of radiation's aftereffects (say what?) into everything. It's all interesting until it just becomes too much; I'd have much preferred one central conflict with stronger relationship-building and more background insight.While there is no one thing fatally wrong with any of the characters all four of them are too generic too idealized. Everyone loves having attractive/smart/clever characters to read about but they all start to blend together when the author tries to make them all perfect especially since everyone thinks in close third person. The unrealistic and unextraordinary characterization prevented me from developing any sort of attachment to any of them. The only one that seemed remotely human and believable was Bellamy our resident rebel. But then again I've always been a sucker for bad boys with a past...That said the story itself is filled with drama and tension between the main characters (and secondary characters!) which makes The 100 exciting to read. The sheer nature of the resettlement of our planet is enthralling; Morgan does well with engaging readers to the surprises and twists scattered throughout the novel. There's definitely lots of action-filled scenes and love it or hate an INTENSE cliffhanger ending that just leaves you thirsty for more.Structurally I found The 100 quite hard to work with. The constantly changing perspectives get a bit disorienting because it's not just a he said she said but rather a he said she said another he said another she said. Kind of exhausting. On top of that each of the narratives are very heavy on backstory which in good fiction is absolutely necessary. But when it takes up 50% of the book in the form of italicized flashbacks it gets out of control.Pros: Fascinating storyline and world-building // Engaging; keeps you hanging on constantly // Dramatic Earth-bound adventures and minor plot twists // Bellamy is a strongly written character // Ending makes me want to read the second book! That's what ultimately matters right?Cons: Abundance of flashbacks is annoying; causes disorder in the flow of the storytelling // Constant narrative shifts also gets chaotic // Stylistically unimpressive // All the characters are grossly idealized (i.e. sweet pretty/handsome kind brave etc.) and thus pretty forgettable (with the exception of Bellamy) // Cliffhanger ending may cause distressVerdict: Despite my numerous quips with the lacking characters and structure of The 100 I found myself enjoying it while reading and left wanting more once finished. It's definitely a plot-driven sci-fi novel with lots of action and lots of suspense; if that's your thing you should totally give it a chance. Kass Morgan's debut is one of those books that isn't mind-blowing but is still hard to put down so I definitely understand its appeal to mainstream young adult audiences. While unimpressive in a literary lens or by composition The 100 is still a promising first installment in an exciting dystopian series.Rating: 7 out of 10 hearts (4 stars): Not perfect but overall enjoyable; borrow don't buy!Source: Complimentary copy provided by publicist in exchange for an honest and unbiased review (thank you FSB Media!).