This book was NOT what I was expecting. I thought that when I chose the topic for my research I had chosen one that would steer clear of the current vampire craze. It's not that I am not a fan of vampire books, I actually enjoy them. But there is so much fantasy out right now, I was having a hard time seeing any science fiction titles when I went to the book store. So I decided on a topic that would focus solely on science fiction and leave fantasy topics, like vampires and werewolves to another researcher! What a shock to find a scientific take on vampires. And it is a very detailed and researched scientific take on vampires. Although, the "big bad" that is named at the end of the book started sounding like a fantasy. I mean, after all the trouble of hitting "the vampires are science" theme you would think the author would give you a little more science to go on with the "big bad." But I believe that will be addressed more fully in the next book. As far as I know there are only two books in this series, and that is how it will stay. But I'll hold judgment on that until I've finished the second book. Because, yes, I will HAVE to read the second book. Not for my research, just for myself.
I have found lately that series books, especially for young adults are not holding my interest like they once did. I read Shiver, but haven't felt the need to even touch the second book Linger...and now there is a third book set to come out in July. Maybe I'll get back to the series eventually, but right now...meh...I can take it or leave it. The same thing happened with the book Hush, Hush, read it and liked it. When I looked at the second book called Crescendo, I read the "blub" on the cover and passed. That however seems not to be the case with this series! I need to know what that "big bad" worm thing is and if Westerfeld has a reasonable scientific explanation for it! Or else there will hell to pay! I'm so glad I have this blog to just go crazy with because I wasn't ready to really "interpret" what I had read and apply it to my research project...but I think I am now. I'm excited to finally be starting this process!
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