Home Feed
Home
Search
Search
Add Review, Blurb, Quote
Add
Activity
Activity
Profile
Profile
#AcquiredViaLIitsy2024
review
TheAromaofBooks
Upgrade: A Novel | Blake Crouch
post image
Pickpick

I had mixed feelings about this one. Overall, it was engaging and interesting, but the pacing felt off sometimes. I also didn't care for the ending exactly (spoiler below). The author also seemed to feel like he had to mention that climate change is killing everyone on basically every page. Okay, I get it already. Sheesh. Still a fun thriller and I can see myself trying Crouch again sometime. Soft pick.

TheAromaofBooks Literally the entire book is telling us about how genetic engineering is sketchy and has unintended results, yet his solution was... genetic engineering?! Releasing a “virus“ out into the world without telling anyone or giving them option?? “it's a good virus that makes everyone a better person!!!“ ... a good option you've known about for like 2 seconds have no idea what the long-term results are?? It just felt SO hypocritical! 9mo
Zuhkeeyah @TheAromaofBooks I had a similar issue with the ending. After decrying all the manipulation mankind is doing…he goes and does he same. It was still a fun read though. 9mo
See All 6 Comments
julieclair Yay! Glad you have read it, and are now sending out into the world to find a new owner. 😆 9mo
bookandbedandtea I had the exact same thoughts at the end! How hypocritical and irresponsible! 9mo
MatchlessMarie 💯❤️ 9mo
67 likes6 comments