And Then I Woke Up
Ratings25
Average rating3.8
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Ratings25
Average rating3.8
Malcolm Devlin's And Then I Woke Up introduces readers to a world reeling from an unusual plague. Monsters now lurk in the streets, while terrified survivors arm themselves and roam the countryside in packs. Or perhaps something very different is happening. When a disease affects how reality is perceived, it’s hard to be certain of anything... Spence is one of the “cured” living at the Ironside rehabilitation facility. Haunted by guilt, he refuses to face the changed world until a new inmate challenges him to help her find her old crew. But if he can’t tell the truth from the lies, how will he know if he has earned the redemption he dreams of? How will he know he hasn’t just made things worse?
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“Night means darkness, darkness means introspection, introspection dredges up all kinds of monsters and my god, do those bastards keep us busy until dawn.”
“I was never ambitious, but I was practical. As a kid, I pretty much lived in the library. I read voraciously, because words on a page felt committed in a way words said out loud were not”
“I never asked for this. I have never claimed to be special; I only want my life to be normal, easy. A world I can face each day without being overwhelmed with anxiety.”
“And then I wake up and this, this is what happened.
And then I wake up.
And then.”
This novel was brilliant. I loved the premis, the story and the ending. I've never really been into zombie stories before and if this was simply that I probably wouldn't like it either. But this story, the narrative, is so good and well thought out.
I love that while reading you also see in the narrator how he questions things even after you are explained how to world works and what is real. He still constantly questioning himself and putting in effort is believe the truth. It made me start thinking what if this is all a story too. Especcially how it ended with Leila. It was so amazing and kind and completely fucked up at the same time.
I wasn't expecting to enjoy this story as much as I did. I found myself engrossed in the pages and unable to put it down because I was so invested to see what was going to happen next.
This was such an interesting and unique idea that I hadn't seen done before. It truly plays on the idea that not everything is what it seems and false narratives told often by manipulative and/or seemingly charismatic people can have damaging effects.
And Then I Woke Up left me guessing and wanting more. I can't wait to see what else this author comes up with.
normally if i made it 65% through a book i was hating i would force my way to the finish line bc i hate giving up but today im choosing peace and kindness toward myself by dnfing because for a week now every time i think of opening this book the author appears in my room and yells at me ITS ALL ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS DO YOU GET IT? DO YOU GET IT? SOCIETY... until i start crying so hard i throw up
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