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(The 5th Wave #1)
After the 1st wave, only darkness remains. After the 2nd, only the lucky escape. And after the 3rd, only the unlucky survive. After the 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one.
Now, it's the dawn of the 5th wave, and on a lonely stretch of highway, Cassie runs from Them. The beings who only look human, who roam the countryside killing anyone they see. Who have scatter...more
Now, it's the dawn of the 5th wave, and on a lonely stretch of highway, Cassie runs from Them. The beings who only look human, who roam the countryside killing anyone they see. Who have scatter...more
Published May 7th 2013 by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
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Michael BlaserI think this diffrent pov make the book even more exciting, sure at the beginning it was confusing, but after a while it was interesting to figure out…moreI think this diffrent pov make the book even more exciting, sure at the beginning it was confusing, but after a while it was interesting to figure out who was talking(less)
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Apr 06, 2013Mitch rated it did not like it
'...bastardized sci-fi for the Twilight crowd...'
Well this is awkward. Everything about The 5th Wave - an award winning male young adult author, a high octane alien invasion plot, the comparisons to Ender’s Game and The Passage - made it seem like it’d exactly my kind of book. But now that I’ve finished, I’m just so pissed with the whole thing I have nothing nice to say and really just want to punch something, and in fact, I dislike The 5th Wave so much I’ve somehow written not one but three ang...more
Mar 01, 2013Emily May rated it really liked itWell this is awkward. Everything about The 5th Wave - an award winning male young adult author, a high octane alien invasion plot, the comparisons to Ender’s Game and The Passage - made it seem like it’d exactly my kind of book. But now that I’ve finished, I’m just so pissed with the whole thing I have nothing nice to say and really just want to punch something, and in fact, I dislike The 5th Wave so much I’ve somehow written not one but three ang...more
Shelves: 2013, sci-fi, arc, young-adult, coverly-love
“If aliens ever visit us, I think the outcome would be much as when Christopher Columbus first landed in America, which didn't turn out very well for the Native Americans.” - Stephen Hawking
Sometimes, I am lucky enough to get my hands on an ARC of a book and go into it with as close to no expectations as possible. I haven't read any reviews before, so the first experience is entirely my own, as I find it.
And sometimes I love these books. Sometimes I give them 4 or 5 star reviews, rated purely b...more
Shelves: apocalypse-rah, favorites, kat-s-book-reviews, sci-fi-alicious, to-ya-or-not-to-ya
Attention Mister Rick Yancey,
I have kidnapped your review. Your review is not harmed and shall be released as soon as you meet my demands.
In exchange for giving you back your review, which I am prepared to do, you will first need to provide for me:
1 copy of The 5th Wave #2 – undamaged, complete, unmarked (except for your signature or a stylized message to me).
This copy of The 5th Wave #2 must also contain certain characters unharmed and ready for me to snuggle them in my imagination.
Characters i...more
Sep 12, 2014Nick rated it it was amazingI have kidnapped your review. Your review is not harmed and shall be released as soon as you meet my demands.
In exchange for giving you back your review, which I am prepared to do, you will first need to provide for me:
1 copy of The 5th Wave #2 – undamaged, complete, unmarked (except for your signature or a stylized message to me).
This copy of The 5th Wave #2 must also contain certain characters unharmed and ready for me to snuggle them in my imagination.
Characters i...more
Shelves: 2014, favorite-authors, series, mystery, ya, angels-aliens, paranormal-fiction, dystopian, favorites
5 FREAKY ALIEN STARS!The first 4 waves were okay but the 5th wave... MIND BLOWING.I seriously didn't expect it at all.And the ending was perfect.Actually one of the best book endings of all time.
You can find the full review and more about this book on my blog
I can't describe how much I enjoyed this book.One of the best alien books I have ever read.This is probably going to be on my top ten favorite books on 2014.The style of writing , the characters everything was beyond perfect.I read the book
...moreFeb 19, 2013Wendy Darling rated it it was amazing
Shelves: dystopian-post-apocalyptic-utopian, may, male-ya-author, penguin, heroines-butt-kicking, young-adult, sci-fi-or-futuristic, survival, male-pov, action-packed
If you could buy just one book this year, this one should be at the top of your list. I'm just going to say it: this book could very well be the next The Hunger Games! I've never seen a book more likely to be a crowd-pleaser, nor one with more potential to sweep away a legion of fans. This book was so crazily addictive that I read it in literally half a day, and several months afterwards I am still jazzed over its edge-of-your-seat action.
What makes this story awesome, and what elevates it above...more
What makes this story awesome, and what elevates it above...more
Apr 16, 2013karen rated it liked it
i am not the kind of person who gets off on hating the things everyone loves - i don't really see the value in reading books just to be snarky and contrary and 'ohhhh, the plebs are eating this up, but iiii am the internet's arbiter of taste and i only read underappreciated, obscure books and thumb my nose at what is popular.'
i do both. i have read Twilight, i have read Fifty Shades of Grey. i like to know what all the hype is about as much as i like to read bunches of underknown stuff. and both...more
i do both. i have read Twilight, i have read Fifty Shades of Grey. i like to know what all the hype is about as much as i like to read bunches of underknown stuff. and both...more
one of the best books ive had the honor to read! A MUST READ!!
Feb 25, 2013Jessie rated it did not like it Shelves: gave-up-on, reviewed, 2013-publication, 2013, angsty-main-character, annoying-main-character, didnt-enjoy-reading-process, bad-as-fuck, series-given-up
Warning: This rant will contain lots of swearing, and massive anger. This is a rant, so I'm sorry if there's weird grammar or bad writing. I'm really not caring that much at this point. So, please, bear with me.
And please know that by no means do I intend to offend anyone, including the author.
DNF- Sammy's POV.
I HATED THIS BOOK!
Best thing to describe it? Boring as fuck.
This book was my most anticipated book of the year. I was expecting so much after all the hype. But guess what? This turned...more
Feb 25, 2013Scarlet rated it it was ok · review of another editionAnd please know that by no means do I intend to offend anyone, including the author.
DNF- Sammy's POV.
I HATED THIS BOOK!
Best thing to describe it? Boring as fuck.
This book was my most anticipated book of the year. I was expecting so much after all the hype. But guess what? This turned...more
Shelves: disappointing, cover-love, whats-the-fuss-about
I have successfully survived all 5 waves.
The 1st Wave : Confusion (Not as good as I thought)
The 2nd Wave : Hope (Maybe it gets better)
The 3rd Wave : Boredom (zzzzz....)
The 4th Wave : Disappointment (This is not getting any better)
The 5th Wave : Annoyance (Just end already)
Then why am I even giving it 2 stars?? Because my hatred for this book does not translate into this being a bad book. Some of the best reviewers on GR have loved The Fifth Wave and I totally respect their opinions. I guess this...more
The 1st Wave : Confusion (Not as good as I thought)
The 2nd Wave : Hope (Maybe it gets better)
The 3rd Wave : Boredom (zzzzz....)
The 4th Wave : Disappointment (This is not getting any better)
The 5th Wave : Annoyance (Just end already)
Then why am I even giving it 2 stars?? Because my hatred for this book does not translate into this being a bad book. Some of the best reviewers on GR have loved The Fifth Wave and I totally respect their opinions. I guess this...more
May 06, 2013Christine Riccio rated it it was amazing
SO GOOD. Loved the writing style, loved the lead characters, full of twists, and wonderfully paced. Here's my full blown review/discussion http://youtu.be/ZvFFjazW930 =D
Jan 25, 2016Lola rated it it was amazing Shelves: science-fiction, favorites, forbidden-love, aliens, action
Maybe the last human being on Earth won’t die of starvation or exposure or as a meal for wild animals.
Maybe the last one to die will be killed by the last one alive.
The 5th Wave is exhilarating.
The story is so thrilling and suspenseful that it’ll draw you in before you even get the chance to finish reading the first sentence. And it will truly seal you interest when you will get acquainted with all the adventurous, intrepid and bracing characters. Cassie. Sammy. Evan. Zombie. Ringer. It will b...more
Dec 19, 2014Rachel E. Carter rated it it was amazing
1/24/16 Movie Update: I finally saw it... Mixed feelings. Like many of you commented, I think the weakest parts were the romance. I hated how the last 1/4 of movie seemed rushed compared to the book -and my big pet peeve was that Ben recognized her and knew who her brother was (soooooo not how it happened in the book) and that when Ben and Evan finally met it was not awkward & hilarious (because of Cassie's lies and obsessions) like the book. To me, one of the greatest things about the book...more
Mar 11, 2013Giselle rated it it was amazing
Now THIS is how you write a book, ladies and gentleman! With the slew of dystopian and post apocalyptic novels coming out you can only imagine how refreshing it is to stumble upon a truly refreshing, incredibly well created novel about an alien apocalypse. And don't let this term fool you, aliens may not be running rampant on our planet (yet), but Yancey has succeeded in making this event just as realistic as any other world disaster. Plus, in my opinion I think it's a little naive to believe we...more
Mar 24, 2013Tatiana rated it it was ok · review of another editionRecommends it for: fans of Stephenie Meyer's The Host
Shelves: ya, 2013, sci-fi, why-the-hype
I am actually embarrassed for Mr. Yancey here, he is a Printz winner after all. All the money invested to hype this The Host Redux mumbo-jumbo, which makes so little sense if you just think about the plot and the role the children play in this 5th wave, why go into so much trouble, dear aliens? I can only explain the popularity of this book by the same sci-fi for those who don't read/like sci-fi effect The Host rode on, because this novel is nothing but a huge cliche with a nauseating romance of...more
Feb 28, 2013Steph Sinclair rated it liked it Shelves: young-adult, sci-fi, alternating-povs, aliens, penguin, print-arc, 2-am-or-later, addictive-read, 2013-reads, it-wasn-t-all-that-but-enjoyable
There's no doubt in my mind that most people are going to be captivated with The 5th Wave. It's engaging, features a witty protagonist, mystery, the right amount of anticipation and a romantic story line. Not to mention, it happens to be one of Penguin's big titles and had a lot of marketing money poured into it. It's not everyday that an ARC crosses my threshold with such a soft cover. Nor are they usually accompanied by beat up Teddies and survival bags.
I had seen the reviews surfacing and sho...more
Recommended to Alienor ✘ French Frowner ✘ by: Chelsea ❤Peril Please❤
Shelves: light-pup-recs, my-kindle-challenges-me, 2016-reads, dystopia, young-adult
Pss! Pss!I have a theory.
Want to hear it? I'm starting to think that Rick Yancey is a genius. What does a genius do, you're asking? He makes people think they are the genius, by creating a story so predictable that every reader will feel so fucking clever. No, no, this is not sarcasm (not entirely, anyway). See, I was here bitching about how I guessed everything - every fucking thing apart from the ear teddy bear rumpled (come on, I'm not that great) - when I realized that there was no way I wa...more
Jul 28, 2013Regan rated it really liked it
I really enjoyed this book.
Is it weird though that I preferred the Ben story line, but liked Evan waaaaay better?
Is it weird though that I preferred the Ben story line, but liked Evan waaaaay better?
Jun 29, 2014Angela rated it it was amazing
I JUST RE READ THIS BOOK AGAIN!!!! finishing it in perfect timing--aka about to walk into the theater!!!
(Old) re read this book this month and it was even more amazing the second time around
This book this book this book!
I don’t know how i fell upon this book, but I am so thankful I did! THE 5TH WAVE IS AMAZING! No wonder they are already making it into a movie without the series even being finished yet! I downloaded the sample of it on my kindle then instantly bought it after getting that sm...more
(Old) re read this book this month and it was even more amazing the second time around
This book this book this book!
I don’t know how i fell upon this book, but I am so thankful I did! THE 5TH WAVE IS AMAZING! No wonder they are already making it into a movie without the series even being finished yet! I downloaded the sample of it on my kindle then instantly bought it after getting that sm...more
Jun 22, 2013Jesse (JesseTheReader) rated it liked it
I really enjoyed this book! I wouldn't say it blew my mind or anything, but it was entertaining.
Oct 04, 2015Reading Corner rated it really liked it
I decided I'd get this book done before I see the film and boy was that a good decision. I loved the concept behind this book with the numerous waves eventually wiping out humanity and the mysterious aliens behind it. The idea unravels to become much more than a straightforward explanation or plot with many unpredictable moments involved.I really couldn't predict this book, every time I tried I was wrong and I loved that.Yes, there was cheese and cliches at parts, especially in the dialogue but...more
*5 EXTRATERRESTRIAL STARS*
'How do you rid the earth of humans? Rid the humans of their humanity.'
HOLY CRAP.
This was good! I mean, like, extremely, terrifyingly good!
I have already read plenty of books dealing with aliens and/or invasions, but for me this is the best one yet! I expected this to be yet another overhyped book series, but boy was I wrong!
This is the first Rick Yancey novel I ever read and it completely blew me away, I don't even know where to start. I wonder why I haven't read...more
'How do you rid the earth of humans? Rid the humans of their humanity.'
HOLY CRAP.
This was good! I mean, like, extremely, terrifyingly good!
I have already read plenty of books dealing with aliens and/or invasions, but for me this is the best one yet! I expected this to be yet another overhyped book series, but boy was I wrong!
This is the first Rick Yancey novel I ever read and it completely blew me away, I don't even know where to start. I wonder why I haven't read...more
Jul 13, 2014Andie rated it it was amazing
Why oh why did I wait so long to read this!? This book gripped me from the very first page and didn't let up even when it ended. I need more!
The world building was phenomenal and the picture painted was so real, I could see it play by play in my head. And Rick's story telling ability is a work of art. I loved the way he told the story from didn't pov's and the inner monologues of his characters were the best! Especially Cassie, she's a riot! It felt like it was one thing after another and the a...more
Mar 07, 2015Daiane rated it liked itThe world building was phenomenal and the picture painted was so real, I could see it play by play in my head. And Rick's story telling ability is a work of art. I loved the way he told the story from didn't pov's and the inner monologues of his characters were the best! Especially Cassie, she's a riot! It felt like it was one thing after another and the a...more
Shelves: post-apocalyptic, aliens, not-worth-the-hype, everyone-loves-this-crap-but-me
-- Tried to reread it because of the movie but I still don't get it :/ --
I choose to start this book because of all the hype that it is having. They even had promo posts on the subway. The quotes were really interesting and the thing about a strong heroine in an alien invaded earth, how can it be that bad? And then we can add the alien-earth romance to have the spicy in the food. Well, it was promising enough. It should have been.
The writing in this book is really beautiful. It was beautiful, f...more
Apr 14, 2015Ahmad Sharabiani rated it really liked it · review of another editionI choose to start this book because of all the hype that it is having. They even had promo posts on the subway. The quotes were really interesting and the thing about a strong heroine in an alien invaded earth, how can it be that bad? And then we can add the alien-earth romance to have the spicy in the food. Well, it was promising enough. It should have been.
The writing in this book is really beautiful. It was beautiful, f...more
Shelves: 21th-century, science, fiction, young-adult
The 5th Wave (The Fifth Wave, #1), Rick Yancey
The 5th Wave is a young adult science fiction novel written by American author Rick Yancey. It was published on May 7, 2013 by G. P. Putnam's Sons. The novel is the first in The 5th Wave trilogy, followed by The Infinite Sea. The story follows 16-year-old Cassie Sullivan as she tries to survive in a world devastated by the waves of alien invasions that have decimated the Earth's population.
تاریخ نخستین خوانش: روز سی و یکم ماه اکتبر سال 2014 میلادی
عنو...more
Nov 01, 2015Clumsy Storyteller rated it it was amazingThe 5th Wave is a young adult science fiction novel written by American author Rick Yancey. It was published on May 7, 2013 by G. P. Putnam's Sons. The novel is the first in The 5th Wave trilogy, followed by The Infinite Sea. The story follows 16-year-old Cassie Sullivan as she tries to survive in a world devastated by the waves of alien invasions that have decimated the Earth's population.
تاریخ نخستین خوانش: روز سی و یکم ماه اکتبر سال 2014 میلادی
عنو...more
Shelves: 2016-reading-assingment, re-reading, favorites, the-power-of-love, the-movie-was-better, dystopian
it's the APOCALYPSE, people ! :D
the 5th wave is one of THE BEST DYSTOPIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR , it has everything suspense, action, a bit of romance, Stong charcaters, one of them was a bit a weirdo (i'm sure you know who that is) overall i loved the combination Rick yancey has created of the Dystopian and Science Fiction genres, it's perfect, really enjoyed it, The narration is captivating, Beautiful writing full of Inspirational Quotes. i watched the movie and i LOVED IT, Chloë Grace Moretz is a...more
Jun 21, 2013Thomasthe 5th wave is one of THE BEST DYSTOPIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR , it has everything suspense, action, a bit of romance, Stong charcaters, one of them was a bit a weirdo (i'm sure you know who that is) overall i loved the combination Rick yancey has created of the Dystopian and Science Fiction genres, it's perfect, really enjoyed it, The narration is captivating, Beautiful writing full of Inspirational Quotes. i watched the movie and i LOVED IT, Chloë Grace Moretz is a...more
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rated it really liked it Shelves: science-fiction, dystopia, own-electronic, young-adult, read-on-kindle
4.5 stars
The first of work of young-adult fiction to impress me in four months. Rick Yancey writes about an alien invasion of the earth that takes place over several waves. Our protagonist, Cassie, has lost everyone - except for her younger brother Sammy, who she has made it her sole mission to rescue. Yancey shows us many characters' perspectives, including Ben Parish, a former high school football player Cassie once had a crush on, who now fights against the Others in an attempt to save the wo...more
The first of work of young-adult fiction to impress me in four months. Rick Yancey writes about an alien invasion of the earth that takes place over several waves. Our protagonist, Cassie, has lost everyone - except for her younger brother Sammy, who she has made it her sole mission to rescue. Yancey shows us many characters' perspectives, including Ben Parish, a former high school football player Cassie once had a crush on, who now fights against the Others in an attempt to save the wo...more
Apr 07, 2013♥Rachel♥ rated it it was amazing
Wow! I was blown away by this story!! I was completely riveted by every single word! My heart raced, and I was on the edge of my seat pretty much the entire time.
The world as we know it is over. Aliens came, kicked ass, and all that’s left of humanity is three percent of the original population. One of the “lucky” survivors is sixteen year-old Cassie. She lived through all Four Waves that’s decimated the human race, and is trying to stay alive by staying alone, because that’s the only way to st...more
The world as we know it is over. Aliens came, kicked ass, and all that’s left of humanity is three percent of the original population. One of the “lucky” survivors is sixteen year-old Cassie. She lived through all Four Waves that’s decimated the human race, and is trying to stay alive by staying alone, because that’s the only way to st...more
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Apr 03, 2014Kelly (and the Book Boar) rated it
liked it Shelves: end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it, read-in-2016, teenie-bopper-books, liburrrrrry-book, or-just-watch-the-movie
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♪♫♪♪That's great, it starts with an earthquake. Birds and snakes, an aeroplane ♪♫♪♪
Okay, maybe just the aeroplane part. Like this . . . .
It didn’t take long for people to realize that . . .
“The arrival of the mothership was not the beginning, but the beginning of the end.”
Nope, the first wave was followed in quick succession by waves two . . .
three . . .
and four . . .
Leaving only the fifth and final wave before it truly...more
♪♫♪♪That's great, it starts with an earthquake. Birds and snakes, an aeroplane ♪♫♪♪
Okay, maybe just the aeroplane part. Like this . . . .
It didn’t take long for people to realize that . . .
“The arrival of the mothership was not the beginning, but the beginning of the end.”
Nope, the first wave was followed in quick succession by waves two . . .
three . . .
and four . . .
Leaving only the fifth and final wave before it truly...more
May 21, 2013Raeleen Lemay rated it did not like it
I'm sorry. I just couldn't do it.
I tried reading this with a friend over a year ago, and we both decided that it was boring and we couldn't see ourselves finishing it, so we put it down. Now, I decided to give it another chance, and it just isn't for me. Despite everybody telling me 'it gets better' and to 'keep trudging on!', I just can't do it. I don't care how good it gets later on, if I'm not even a tiny bit interested over 100 pages in, there's a problem. I will happily go see the movie wh...more
I tried reading this with a friend over a year ago, and we both decided that it was boring and we couldn't see ourselves finishing it, so we put it down. Now, I decided to give it another chance, and it just isn't for me. Despite everybody telling me 'it gets better' and to 'keep trudging on!', I just can't do it. I don't care how good it gets later on, if I'm not even a tiny bit interested over 100 pages in, there's a problem. I will happily go see the movie wh...more
This is the response I sent to his agent after reading the manuscript: This is DAMN and WOW territory. Quite simply, one of the best books I've read in years.
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aka Richard Yancey
Rick is a native Floridian and a graduate of Roosevelt University in Chicago. He earned a B.A. in English which he put to use as a field officer for the Internal Revenue Service. Inspired and encouraged by his wife, he decided his degree might also be useful in writing books and in 2004 he began writing full-time.
Since then he has launched two critically acclaimed series: The Ext...more
Rick is a native Floridian and a graduate of Roosevelt University in Chicago. He earned a B.A. in English which he put to use as a field officer for the Internal Revenue Service. Inspired and encouraged by his wife, he decided his degree might also be useful in writing books and in 2004 he began writing full-time.
Since then he has launched two critically acclaimed series: The Ext...more
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“But if I'm it, the last of my kind, the last page of human history, like hell I'm going to let the story end this way. I may be the last one, but I am the one still standing. I am the one turning to face the faceless hunter in the woods on an abandoned highway. I am the one not running but facing. Because if I am the last one, then I am humanity. And if this is humanity's last war, then I am the battlefield.” — 1251 likes
“Some things you can never leave behind. They don't belong to the past. They belong to you.” — 1180 likes
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