So far I've read about half of the book and the action is only now starting to pick up. The main character is part of a government program to test a new drug that can bring people back to life if its administered immediately. The first half of the book is about how she adjust to her new home after being forced to move after dying in front of a bunch of people and being revived. Things actually start to happen when its revealed that one of her only two friends has cancer and she can't do anything to save her because the drug doesn't work on people who died slowly. So she is faced with the decision to at least try to steal the drug and hopes it works, which she does and it does not work.
The novel takes place in Omaha Nebraska. In the beginning of the story, it talks about how the characters move place to place and their previous home being in Frozen Hills, Michigan. " I carefully catalog three years of memories and by nine o'clock, when we pull into our new hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, I have concluded that my time in Frozen Hills was a success" (Patrick 17). The setting is important to the novel being that the characters move to a new hometown to start a fresh life after Daisy (Main Character) is revived. There isn't much commotion in Nebraska so it would easier for her and her family to start fresh. The Main characters are Daisy Appleby who is described as lonesome, blondish brown hair and one could say she is very fragile. Another is Mason who plays the role of the father. He has green eyes, dark graying hair and very knowledgeable. Finally we have Cassie, who has reddish tones in her blond hair, round dark blue eyes and and intelligent.
Adrienne Small I feel like because of Daisy moving around so much (this time, in Omaha), she's trying not to get too attached. However, she does when she gets friends (Audrey and Matt). Even Mason comments on it, saying, "If you didn't start getting attached to places or petite at some point, I'd be worried." (Patrick, 88).
Alex B. Jones-Setting Journal #1 In the novel "Revived" written by Cat Patrick setting plays a key role in the storyline of the book. The setting has jumped around because of the character's situation but, she now resides in Omaha the biggest city in Nebraska with approximately 500,000 people in the near future. Daisy, Mason, and Cassie were sent to this specific city because it is one of the Revive project mastermind's favorite cities "...it's moderate, I suppose. Not too small or too big. Rarely in the news. Friendly. Reasonably gentrified," (Patrick 11). I believe that the setting is an important aspect of the novel because it determines how Daisy has to act to fit in and be apart of the crowd. I predict that the setting will have a big impact because Daisy and her "family" may be found out due to the smallness of the town and have to retreat from their safe haven and move again to avoid suspicion or exploitation. The characters in this novel include Daisy an intelligent sophomore in high school taking junior classes. Daisy and Cassie are compared in the text after a waitress comments that they appear similar "Cassie's brand of blond is straight with reddish tones, while mine is wavy and so dirty it's essentially light brown. Cassie's are round and dark blue like the ocean, whereas mine are lighter than the sky at noon," (Patrick 9). Mason is described in the text as "Mason, on his recurring role as Loving Father...tired green eyes and messy dark (but prematurely graying) hair, he fits the role he's played for eleven years now," (Patrick 6). It is inferred that Daisy is shy and keeps to herself for the safety of her identity and enjoys designing each new room or "getaway" in each new house she lives in. Cassie is not a mother figure from the indirect way Daisy talks about her you can infer that she sees her only as a guardian and nothing else and she also is obsessed with her work and very involved in technology. It also is inferred that Mason is very intelligent and plays the role of a father figure well.
I agree that Daisy only thinks of Mason and Cassie as guardians. She doesn't seem to see them as real parents, probably because of the situation she's in. "On the way to the car, I remember something about the man: his barely distinguishable lisp when saying certain things, like the word creatures. Excitedly, I look over at Cassie, wanting to tell her about it. But like usual, she's on the phone." (Patrick, 27).
Harsh S. I also agree with the fact that Daisy thinks of Mason and Cassie as guradians, but i feel that Daisy thinks of Mason as her real father. " At home, because when he opens the door, he's all father" (patrick 176). She can easily talk to Mason and in the novel she really doesn't ever communicate with Cassie.
In the novel "Revived" by Cat Patrick, setting drives part of the main character's (Daisy) situation. Due to her being revived, she moves around, but as of now, the story takes place in Omaha, Nebraska. Mason, on of Daisy's "caretakers", describes it as, "Not too small or too big. Rarely in the news. Friendly. Reasonably gentrified. You know what that means, right?" (Patrick, 11). The setting of "Revived" is important, mainly because of the fact that everywhere Daisy goes, she has to act like a different person each time. She must assume a new identity and hide the fact that she is a person who is brought back to life, due to the fact that she now belongs to a top secret organization. I predict that eventually, she will have to move again, either due to her being revived, o due o someone finding out about the organization.
The main characters of the book are Daisy, Mason, and Cassie. Daisy and Cassie are both described at the same time, when a waitress say that they look alike, which is fa from the uh. "Cassie's brand o blond is straight with reddish ones, while mine is way and so dirty it's essentially light brown. Cassie's eyes are round and dark blue like the ocean, whereas mine are lighter than the sky at noon...but what makes the 'look-alike' comment even more absurd is the fact that Cassie's only thirteen years older than me" (Patrick, 9). Mason is described as having "tired green eyes and messy dark (but prematurely graying) hair" (Patrick, 6). Daisy tends to keep to herself in fear that someone will find out who she really is. Mason is good at playing the role of a father, but Cassie, as Daisy sees her, isn't a good mother figure.
Harsh S. I agree with the descriptions/ interpretations of Mason and Cassie. Daisy describes Mason more of a father figure and has played that role well for 11 years of her life. Cassie on the other hand, is not as close to Daisy as she should be. When eating at the diner Cassie pretends to be interested in Daisy and acts motherly like, " Were in public now, so she's human" (Patrick 9)
In the novel 'Revived' written by Cat Patrick the main character's best friend, Audrey, experiences external conflict throughout the novel which she has to keep hidden from Daisy. Audrey experiences a struggle physically because she has cancer. Matt explained to Daisy the situation from the beginning "My dad told me that they found rumors in Audrey's stomach and liver," (Patrick 108). Audrey's cancer can be explained as her versus nature because disease and sickness could be viewed as something that is natural that just takes it's course. Audrey seems to be at a loss of options for treatment because chemo, surgery, liver transplant, and even Revive are all viewed as options that will not work permanently or even at all. Audrey's struggle is physical in a sense but, because it is an illness with no way out it crashing with internal struggle and torment as well. I predict that Daisy will find a way to use a newer and improved version of Revive as a way to save Audrey behind Mason's back and sacrifice her own identity for Audrey's health and well being. I think the author has created for this situation an overall somber tone that also has sincerity and hope tied in with it to make the reader feel more connected.
I think that Audrey also has an internal conflict. She, herself, is fighting the cancer the best she can. Daisy knows this and wants to help her, and is disgruntled when she can't. "I can't decide if she's putting on an act for me right now." (Patrick 117). Audrey doesn't want to lose her only friend (Daisy), especially since because of her illness, she lost her other friends.
Harsh S. I think Matt also has an internal conflict as well. Matt has to deal with the fact that Daisy isn't who she really is and also know that the Revive drug can't help his sister. When Daisy talks about the drug he reacts differently as Daisy would have hoped, " If it cant do anything for Audrey, I mean would good is me knowing about it" (Patrick 154).
In the novel Revived, the mood of the novel would be curious, with maybe a little bit of confusion and suspense. Every couple of chapters leaves you making random predictions, at least for me, that's what it feels like.
A major internal conflict that is resolved is Daisy sharing her Revived secret. She tells Matt about it, and surprisingly, he doesn't seem to care. "'Daisy?' 'Yeah?' He pauses, then forces a half smile that makes my chest feel like it's caving in. 'I want to hear it,' he says. 'Tell me about your life'." (Patrick, 155). Though Matt takes the news well, the real question is how long he can keep it a secret. He already asked if he could have the medicine for Audrey, and seemed upset when Daisy told him no. Maybe he'll take matters into his own hands as the story goes on.
I agree with the internal conflict that you proposed. I also think Daisy is conflicted even still with her decision with telling Matt about the program. Daisy seems to be struggling with how Matt reacts to the information that he is given, for example "'To be honest, I thought maybe you wouldn't believe me unless I showed you proof.' He looks at me, surprised. 'You thought I wouldn't believe you?' he asks. 'I...I guess so,' I say, slightly embarrassed,"(Patrick 158). You can tell that Daisy is still unsure about her decision because of this quote.
I agree with both of you, you both made very valid points. Daisy still seems unsure if she made the right choice in telling Matt about the Revive program. When talking to him about it she gets the feeling that she really did make a bad choice, "The sadness in his eyes make wonder if i've done the right thing". (patrick 154).
Harsh S. entry 2 The major internal conflict Daisy struggles with is telling Matt about the Revive program. She has thought about telling him many times before but did not feel it was the right thing to do. Daisy finally confesses to Matt, but it takes a lot out of Daisy to tell her secret. When Daisy brings Matt to Masons office she contemplates telling him everything, "I try to focus on the positive side of the situation- that I feel safe with Matt that I'm willing to risk everything" ( Patrick 151). The conflict is resolved by Daisy trusting Matt and be he is her boyfriend, she tells him.
The mood of the novel is a few things. One aspect of mood is thrilling because you don't know how or what is going to happen to Daisy since she is a revive, and then I would also say it is romantic. Daisy is always describing Matt and her crush towards him.
Alex B. Jones Internal conflict reply #2 I agree that Daisy is conflicted internally after she tells Matt her secret. I think beforehand Daisy felt like she could trust him completely as seen in this quote "In a flash, I know what I didn't before: His words are more than flattering; they're the answer to the question I've been asking myself for days. Does he like me as much as I like him? Can I trust him? Should I tell him? Now I know. I have the answer. Yes. Yes. Yes. Wholeheartedly, absolutely, yes," (Patrick 150).
I agree with he fact that Daisy is fighting between herself and Matt. She finally decides to tell him about the Revived project, even though she knows the consequences. "I'm getting ready to tell the guy I like that I've been lying to him. And finally, I'm about to tell the brother of a dying girl that there's a drug that saves people...oh, but his sister can't have it." (Patrick 152)
I agree with he fact that Daisy is fighting between herself and Matt. She finally decides to tell him about the Revived project, even though she knows the consequences. "I'm getting ready to tell the guy I like that I've been lying to him. And finally, I'm about to tell the brother of a dying girl that there's a drug that saves people...oh, but his sister can't have it." (Patrick 152)
Revived by Cat Patrick questions the meaning of life itself, though it could do so in a better way.
Personally, I would give the book Revived three out of five stars. I have mixed feelings about the ending, as I did the entire book.
The novel is about a girl named Daisy,who is part of an organization called the Revive Project. She is one of 21 other people who died in a bus accident and are now being monitored while giving a life changing medicine that brings them back to life.
I feel like this was chosen as a Gateway novel due to the fact that it has an interesting premise. In can keep your attention from time to time, however, it's major flaw (in my opinion) is that it's too predictable. I could easily tell what was going to happen next, and I wanted something more thrilling.
I personally wouldn't recommend this book due to the fact that i wanted more action, and less romance. Not to mention how predictable it is.
I thought the novel Revived written by Cat Patrick was fairly decent for a Gateway novel. One quote that made this book stand out for me was "You're like this good thing that showed up in the middle of the bad. You're sort of helping me remember that there actually is positive stuff out there,"(Patrick 132) I think this quote explains their relationship and how important their trust is in the novel.The plot had a lot of twists to it and every character was enjoyable to read and discover more about. Audrey was my favorite character because she was reliant and always gave her best towards her and Daisy's friendship. Overall the book was drastic which made me want to read more and find out what happens next. I was satisfied with the ending of Revived I felt like it had a good stopping point that Patrick created. I liked this novel and would give it a three out of five stars because at some points I felt like it was slightly childish writing for my age group. The texting throughout the book mostly annoyed me because it seemed inorganic and pushed. I think there were a lot of key moments in the book that made me like it even more such as Case 22 and Audrey's situation however, one key element I did not like was Matt and Daisy's relationship because it was very cliche in every way possible. I like the idea of the product revive and I think the author could have done a lot more with the subject. I felt like Daisy's different deaths could have been completely avoided altogether and most seemed unrealistic. I think this novel was chosen as a recipient of the Gateway Book Award because revive is a new idea that no author has talked about and the diction and terminology are both very modern. I think this book is also a recipient because it is an interesting concept, has many plot twists, and is a fast and easy read that I think most people can appreciate.
The Novel Revived to me was a solid book. I gave it a 3.5/5 rating. One quote that stood out to represent the novel was " I could could explain that being part of a program that makes death optional is sort of like wearing a protective suit through life" (Patrick 106), I think that quote summed up the novel almost to it's entirety. The story itself was very appealing from the beginning, due to Daisy's accident in the first couple pages. The idea of a program that brings you back to life is a very interesting topic which made me keep reading the novel. The problem with Daisy's revivals was that she got revived 5 times which means she died 5 times. I think if Patrick had Daisy die just once, it would make the reader want to know more about that program. The characters in the novel were not cliche, but Daisy and Matt's relationship was. Patrick went a little to far with their relationship which kind of made it weird. The ending of the book disappointed me a little because the stages before that had a serious build up. In all it was a fun read which made me give it a 3.5/5.
Nick v.
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So far I've read about half of the book and the action is only now starting to pick up. The main character is part of a government program to test a new drug that can bring people back to life if its administered immediately. The first half of the book is about how she adjust to her new home after being forced to move after dying in front of a bunch of people and being revived. Things actually start to happen when its revealed that one of her only two friends has cancer and she can't do anything to save her because the drug doesn't work on people who died slowly. So she is faced with the decision to at least try to steal the drug and hopes it works, which she does and it does not work.
Harsh S.
ReplyDeleteThe novel takes place in Omaha Nebraska. In the beginning of the story, it talks about how the characters move place to place and their previous home being in Frozen Hills, Michigan. " I carefully catalog three years of memories and by nine o'clock, when we pull into our new hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, I have concluded that my time in Frozen Hills was a success" (Patrick 17). The setting is important to the novel being that the characters move to a new hometown to start a fresh life after Daisy (Main Character) is revived. There isn't much commotion in Nebraska so it would easier for her and her family to start fresh. The Main characters are Daisy Appleby who is described as lonesome, blondish brown hair and one could say she is very fragile. Another is Mason who plays the role of the father. He has green eyes, dark graying hair and very knowledgeable. Finally we have Cassie, who has reddish tones in her blond hair, round dark blue eyes and and intelligent.
Adrienne Small
DeleteI feel like because of Daisy moving around so much (this time, in Omaha), she's trying not to get too attached. However, she does when she gets friends (Audrey and Matt). Even Mason comments on it, saying, "If you didn't start getting attached to places or petite at some point, I'd be worried." (Patrick, 88).
Adrienne Small
Delete*people, not petite. Gotta love smart phones.
Alex B.
ReplyDeleteJones-Setting Journal #1
In the novel "Revived" written by Cat Patrick setting plays a key role in the storyline of the book. The setting has jumped around because of the character's situation but, she now resides in Omaha the biggest city in Nebraska with approximately 500,000 people in the near future. Daisy, Mason, and Cassie were sent to this specific city because it is one of the Revive project mastermind's favorite cities "...it's moderate, I suppose. Not too small or too big. Rarely in the news. Friendly. Reasonably gentrified," (Patrick 11). I believe that the setting is an important aspect of the novel because it determines how Daisy has to act to fit in and be apart of the crowd. I predict that the setting will have a big impact because Daisy and her "family" may be found out due to the smallness of the town and have to retreat from their safe haven and move again to avoid suspicion or exploitation. The characters in this novel include Daisy an intelligent sophomore in high school taking junior classes. Daisy and Cassie are compared in the text after a waitress comments that they appear similar "Cassie's brand of blond is straight with reddish tones, while mine is wavy and so dirty it's essentially light brown. Cassie's are round and dark blue like the ocean, whereas mine are lighter than the sky at noon," (Patrick 9). Mason is described in the text as "Mason, on his recurring role as Loving Father...tired green eyes and messy dark (but prematurely graying) hair, he fits the role he's played for eleven years now," (Patrick 6). It is inferred that Daisy is shy and keeps to herself for the safety of her identity and enjoys designing each new room or "getaway" in each new house she lives in. Cassie is not a mother figure from the indirect way Daisy talks about her you can infer that she sees her only as a guardian and nothing else and she also is obsessed with her work and very involved in technology. It also is inferred that Mason is very intelligent and plays the role of a father figure well.
Adrienne Small
DeleteI agree that Daisy only thinks of Mason and Cassie as guardians. She doesn't seem to see them as real parents, probably because of the situation she's in. "On the way to the car, I remember something about the man: his barely distinguishable lisp when saying certain things, like the word creatures. Excitedly, I look over at Cassie, wanting to tell her about it. But like usual, she's on the phone." (Patrick, 27).
Harsh S.
DeleteI also agree with the fact that Daisy thinks of Mason and Cassie as guradians, but i feel that Daisy thinks of Mason as her real father. " At home, because when he opens the door, he's all father" (patrick 176). She can easily talk to Mason and in the novel she really doesn't ever communicate with Cassie.
Adrienne S.
ReplyDeleteJones- Setting Entry (Journal #1)
In the novel "Revived" by Cat Patrick, setting drives part of the main character's (Daisy) situation. Due to her being revived, she moves around, but as of now, the story takes place in Omaha, Nebraska. Mason, on of Daisy's "caretakers", describes it as, "Not too small or too big. Rarely in the news. Friendly. Reasonably gentrified. You know what that means, right?" (Patrick, 11). The setting of "Revived" is important, mainly because of the fact that everywhere Daisy goes, she has to act like a different person each time. She must assume a new identity and hide the fact that she is a person who is brought back to life, due to the fact that she now belongs to a top secret organization. I predict that eventually, she will have to move again, either due to her being revived, o due o someone finding out about the organization.
The main characters of the book are Daisy, Mason, and Cassie. Daisy and Cassie are both described at the same time, when a waitress say that they look alike, which is fa from the uh. "Cassie's brand o blond is straight with reddish ones, while mine is way and so dirty it's essentially light brown. Cassie's eyes are round and dark blue like the ocean, whereas mine are lighter than the sky at noon...but what makes the 'look-alike' comment even more absurd is the fact that Cassie's only thirteen years older than me" (Patrick, 9). Mason is described as having "tired green eyes and messy dark (but prematurely graying) hair" (Patrick, 6). Daisy tends to keep to herself in fear that someone will find out who she really is. Mason is good at playing the role of a father, but Cassie, as Daisy sees her, isn't a good mother figure.
Harsh S.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the descriptions/ interpretations of Mason and Cassie. Daisy describes Mason more of a father figure and has played that role well for 11 years of her life. Cassie on the other hand, is not as close to Daisy as she should be. When eating at the diner Cassie pretends to be interested in Daisy and acts motherly like, " Were in public now, so she's human" (Patrick 9)
Alex B.
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Internal/External Conflict
In the novel 'Revived' written by Cat Patrick the main character's best friend, Audrey, experiences external conflict throughout the novel which she has to keep hidden from Daisy. Audrey experiences a struggle physically because she has cancer. Matt explained to Daisy the situation from the beginning "My dad told me that they found rumors in Audrey's stomach and liver," (Patrick 108). Audrey's cancer can be explained as her versus nature because disease and sickness could be viewed as something that is natural that just takes it's course. Audrey seems to be at a loss of options for treatment because chemo, surgery, liver transplant, and even Revive are all viewed as options that will not work permanently or even at all. Audrey's struggle is physical in a sense but, because it is an illness with no way out it crashing with internal struggle and torment as well. I predict that Daisy will find a way to use a newer and improved version of Revive as a way to save Audrey behind Mason's back and sacrifice her own identity for Audrey's health and well being. I think the author has created for this situation an overall somber tone that also has sincerity and hope tied in with it to make the reader feel more connected.
Adrienne Small
DeleteJones
Internal Conflict #2
I think that Audrey also has an internal conflict. She, herself, is fighting the cancer the best she can. Daisy knows this and wants to help her, and is disgruntled when she can't. "I can't decide if she's putting on an act for me right now." (Patrick 117). Audrey doesn't want to lose her only friend (Daisy), especially since because of her illness, she lost her other friends.
Harsh S.
DeleteI think Matt also has an internal conflict as well. Matt has to deal with the fact that Daisy isn't who she really is and also know that the Revive drug can't help his sister. When Daisy talks about the drug he reacts differently as Daisy would have hoped, " If it cant do anything for Audrey, I mean would good is me knowing about it" (Patrick 154).
Adrienne Small (Jones, Novel Entry 2)
ReplyDeleteIn the novel Revived, the mood of the novel would be curious, with maybe a little bit of confusion and suspense. Every couple of chapters leaves you making random predictions, at least for me, that's what it feels like.
A major internal conflict that is resolved is Daisy sharing her Revived secret. She tells Matt about it, and surprisingly, he doesn't seem to care. "'Daisy?' 'Yeah?' He pauses, then forces a half smile that makes my chest feel like it's caving in. 'I want to hear it,' he says. 'Tell me about your life'." (Patrick, 155). Though Matt takes the news well, the real question is how long he can keep it a secret. He already asked if he could have the medicine for Audrey, and seemed upset when Daisy told him no. Maybe he'll take matters into his own hands as the story goes on.
Alex B.
DeleteJones
Internal conflict reply #1
I agree with the internal conflict that you proposed. I also think Daisy is conflicted even still with her decision with telling Matt about the program. Daisy seems to be struggling with how Matt reacts to the information that he is given, for example "'To be honest, I thought maybe you wouldn't believe me unless I showed you proof.' He looks at me, surprised. 'You thought I wouldn't believe you?' he asks. 'I...I guess so,' I say, slightly embarrassed,"(Patrick 158). You can tell that Daisy is still unsure about her decision because of this quote.
Harsh S
DeleteI agree with both of you, you both made very valid points. Daisy still seems unsure if she made the right choice in telling Matt about the Revive program. When talking to him about it she gets the feeling that she really did make a bad choice, "The sadness in his eyes make wonder if i've done the right thing". (patrick 154).
Harsh S. entry 2
ReplyDeleteThe major internal conflict Daisy struggles with is telling Matt about the Revive program. She has thought about telling him many times before but did not feel it was the right thing to do. Daisy finally confesses to Matt, but it takes a lot out of Daisy to tell her secret. When Daisy brings Matt to Masons office she contemplates telling him everything, "I try to focus on the positive side of the situation- that I feel safe with Matt that I'm willing to risk everything" ( Patrick 151). The conflict is resolved by Daisy trusting Matt and be he is her boyfriend, she tells him.
The mood of the novel is a few things. One aspect of mood is thrilling because you don't know how or what is going to happen to Daisy since she is a revive, and then I would also say it is romantic. Daisy is always describing Matt and her crush towards him.
Alex B.
DeleteJones
Internal conflict reply #2
I agree that Daisy is conflicted internally after she tells Matt her secret. I think beforehand Daisy felt like she could trust him completely as seen in this quote "In a flash, I know what I didn't before: His words are more than flattering; they're the answer to the question I've been asking myself for days. Does he like me as much as I like him? Can I trust him? Should I tell him? Now I know. I have the answer. Yes. Yes. Yes. Wholeheartedly, absolutely, yes," (Patrick 150).
Adrienne Small
DeleteJones
Internal Conflict #1
I agree with he fact that Daisy is fighting between herself and Matt. She finally decides to tell him about the Revived project, even though she knows the consequences. "I'm getting ready to tell the guy I like that I've been lying to him. And finally, I'm about to tell the brother of a dying girl that there's a drug that saves people...oh, but his sister can't have it." (Patrick 152)
Adrienne Small
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Internal Conflict #1
I agree with he fact that Daisy is fighting between herself and Matt. She finally decides to tell him about the Revived project, even though she knows the consequences. "I'm getting ready to tell the guy I like that I've been lying to him. And finally, I'm about to tell the brother of a dying girl that there's a drug that saves people...oh, but his sister can't have it." (Patrick 152)
Adrienne Small
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Final Entry
Revived by Cat Patrick questions the meaning of life itself, though it could do so in a better way.
Personally, I would give the book Revived three out of five stars. I have mixed feelings about the ending, as I did the entire book.
The novel is about a girl named Daisy,who is part of an organization called the Revive Project. She is one of 21 other people who died in a bus accident and are now being monitored while giving a life changing medicine that brings them back to life.
I feel like this was chosen as a Gateway novel due to the fact that it has an interesting premise. In can keep your attention from time to time, however, it's major flaw (in my opinion) is that it's too predictable. I could easily tell what was going to happen next, and I wanted something more thrilling.
I personally wouldn't recommend this book due to the fact that i wanted more action, and less romance. Not to mention how predictable it is.
Alex B.
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Jones
I thought the novel Revived written by Cat Patrick was fairly decent for a Gateway novel. One quote that made this book stand out for me was "You're like this good thing that showed up in the middle of the bad. You're sort of helping me remember that there actually is positive stuff out there,"(Patrick 132) I think this quote explains their relationship and how important their trust is in the novel.The plot had a lot of twists to it and every character was enjoyable to read and discover more about. Audrey was my favorite character because she was reliant and always gave her best towards her and Daisy's friendship. Overall the book was drastic which made me want to read more and find out what happens next. I was satisfied with the ending of Revived I felt like it had a good stopping point that Patrick created. I liked this novel and would give it a three out of five stars because at some points I felt like it was slightly childish writing for my age group. The texting throughout the book mostly annoyed me because it seemed inorganic and pushed. I think there were a lot of key moments in the book that made me like it even more such as Case 22 and Audrey's situation however, one key element I did not like was Matt and Daisy's relationship because it was very cliche in every way possible. I like the idea of the product revive and I think the author could have done a lot more with the subject. I felt like Daisy's different deaths could have been completely avoided altogether and most seemed unrealistic. I think this novel was chosen as a recipient of the Gateway Book Award because revive is a new idea that no author has talked about and the diction and terminology are both very modern. I think this book is also a recipient because it is an interesting concept, has many plot twists, and is a fast and easy read that I think most people can appreciate.
Harsh S.
ReplyDeleteThe Novel Revived to me was a solid book. I gave it a 3.5/5 rating. One quote that stood out to represent the novel was " I could could explain that being part of a program that makes death optional is sort of like wearing a protective suit through life" (Patrick 106), I think that quote summed up the novel almost to it's entirety. The story itself was very appealing from the beginning, due to Daisy's accident in the first couple pages. The idea of a program that brings you back to life is a very interesting topic which made me keep reading the novel. The problem with Daisy's revivals was that she got revived 5 times which means she died 5 times. I think if Patrick had Daisy die just once, it would make the reader want to know more about that program. The characters in the novel were not cliche, but Daisy and Matt's relationship was. Patrick went a little to far with their relationship which kind of made it weird. The ending of the book disappointed me a little because the stages before that had a serious build up. In all it was a fun read which made me give it a 3.5/5.