![]() ![]() Nothing about this book is fully developed, the characters aren’t even remotely likable, and at the core, it is boring.“ The problem with seeing through things so readily was the development of a certain degree of natural cynicism.“ The culmination of these mediocre attempts at being original finally adds to the whole book being a disappointment. There is supposed to be a large moral dilemma on the premise that only five out of the six initiates will go through, and even that not so surprisingly is left unfinished. What is supposed to be the beating heart of the story isn’t even followed through. The idea in its basic form is good, but it’s not so predictable as it is purely unsatisfying. If there was one thing this plot twist didn’t lack, it’s creativity. Instead of spending an excessive amount of words and time talking about issues that it has no profound insight into, it could stand to develop a cohesive plot.īecause of this embarrassing shortage of elaboration, this then translates to the plot twist at the end fully missing the mark. What seems to be the main characters start with intriguing stories, but end in confusion due to the sheer lack of information. This book acts as though everything written down is profusely intellectual when there is absolutely no meaning to the sentence.įurthermore, not only are there questions left unanswered but there were plot lines crafted that were left completely untouched. There are countless sentences written that are purely nothing but a pretty amalgamation of words. It is because the author writes so much without actually saying anything of substance. However, if there is one question I can answer using this first book as support, it would be the reason for the abundant blanks in the story. I understand a second book of a planned three will be released in October, but there is absolutely no universe in which I can imagine this second book answers every question created in the first book. If someone had asked me to come up with anything that barely resembled a plot for this book, I would be unable to do it. In a convoluted way, it seems as though it weirdly endorses it to me. Pages are spent explaining the problem of having inherent privilege without actually evoking any kind of concern or empathy. For example, the author frequently brings up privilege in socioeconomic status. Instead of coming across as genuine concern or having some semblance of activism, the book feels to me as though it is looking down upon the trivial problems of the world. However, in reality they are just achingly and painfully boring. Moreover, the characters are portrayed as philosophical. The book tries hard to interweave social justice issues into the plot but falls extremely short. However, as the book progresses, it increasingly becomes bogged down in technicalities, taking paragraphs to explain an unnecessary tangent. At first glance, the writing seems sophisticated with quality writing. This is quite possibly the most pretentious book I have ever read. They pride themselves on being keepers of what appears to be “lost knowledge.” As the reader, you enter the book knowing that only five medians are chosen as members. The secret and highly selective society founded upon the lost Alexandrian Library. Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staffįor background, the premise of “The Atlas Six” begins with six people - all magicians, or medians as the author calls them - potentially initiated into the Alexandrian Society. All the signs were pointing to it as a solid read. I thought there was no way this book was going to be disappointing. Coupled with the consistent outpouring of fantastic commentary, I was intrigued, to say the least. I’m a steadfast fan of the fantasy and action genre. People were vehement about this book - positively raving about it. ![]() I had heard countless extraordinary reviews of “The Atlas Six” by Olivie Blake. ![]() Unfortunately, this is not the first, nor will it be the last time the greater book community lets me down.
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