Review by AimeeR96 -- The Unborn by Tayma Tameem
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Review by AimeeR96 -- The Unborn by Tayma Tameem
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Unborn" by Tayma Tameem.]
After reading The Unborn by Tayma Tameem, I would rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. I give it 3 stars simply because, I actually couldn't put the book down and I was so excited to keep reading and found myself pulling the book out to read it at any opportune moment. Overall, it is a book which reads very well, and in my opinion, has been edited to a very high standard. I haven't given it 4 stars because I do believe that there could have been opportunities to delve deeper into the characters within the book. In particular, I think there could have been more information provided about the individual lives of the characters in the wells. For example, how they ended up in the wells and the role that they played in the society. This society effectively, had working slaves and yet the book didn't appear to address the grotesque nature of slavery, all that much. I believe that this could have been developed further in the book to provide more of a backstory to the plot. However, given that it is book one of a trilogy, this may be included in later books within the series.
What I most liked about the book, was that the storyline was unique and I couldn't guess what would happen. When I was part-way through reading, I thought the plot was going to go in a specific way, but it actually did the opposite of what I thought would happen. This is something that I like in a book, because it keeps me on the edge of my seat and keeps the reader engaged. This book is part of a trilogy, which I actually only realised after I had finished reading and realised that it ended on a cliff hanger but I am certainly interested in purchasing the other books in the series, to see what else happens to the characters in the book.
What I liked least about the book, was that there wasn't any mention of women in positions of power. This is something that I tend to look out for, as a modern woman, and would have liked to see a woman as a member of the seven perhaps. This would have been a perfect opportunity to show women with equal rights, especially when it comes to futuristic societies. However, the plot simply went down the standard route, where women are to look after the home and family. This stereotypical role is getting a little old now and given the series is set in the future, I would have appreciated just a little more acknowledgement that women have equal amounts of respect to men. Though in all honesty, this was perhaps an intentional decision made by the author, to showcase how unjust the society is but it was something that I believe should have been addressed a little more.
Overall, I would say that this book is a very interesting read as it tells the tale about a futuristic society, after a pandemic hits the earth and the everyday lives of the general population changes drastically. This is something that obviously hits home and is intriguing to readers, especially during times like this in our society. The book showcases how powerful people can affect the lives of others and therefore it is a fantastic read, which delves into the nature of human beings, and how power and greed can affect our society. I am a 23 year old reader and would say that this appeals to both adults, as well as teenagers. There is however, a scene where they are holding prisoners and are using torture methods to extract information from them. Whilst it isn't a particularly graphic scene, it is something that some readers may find sensitive and therefore I wouldn't recommend it to young readers for that reason.
In conclusion, I would encourage others to read this book, especially if science fiction and futuristic societies are something that interests you.
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After reading The Unborn by Tayma Tameem, I would rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. I give it 3 stars simply because, I actually couldn't put the book down and I was so excited to keep reading and found myself pulling the book out to read it at any opportune moment. Overall, it is a book which reads very well, and in my opinion, has been edited to a very high standard. I haven't given it 4 stars because I do believe that there could have been opportunities to delve deeper into the characters within the book. In particular, I think there could have been more information provided about the individual lives of the characters in the wells. For example, how they ended up in the wells and the role that they played in the society. This society effectively, had working slaves and yet the book didn't appear to address the grotesque nature of slavery, all that much. I believe that this could have been developed further in the book to provide more of a backstory to the plot. However, given that it is book one of a trilogy, this may be included in later books within the series.
What I most liked about the book, was that the storyline was unique and I couldn't guess what would happen. When I was part-way through reading, I thought the plot was going to go in a specific way, but it actually did the opposite of what I thought would happen. This is something that I like in a book, because it keeps me on the edge of my seat and keeps the reader engaged. This book is part of a trilogy, which I actually only realised after I had finished reading and realised that it ended on a cliff hanger but I am certainly interested in purchasing the other books in the series, to see what else happens to the characters in the book.
What I liked least about the book, was that there wasn't any mention of women in positions of power. This is something that I tend to look out for, as a modern woman, and would have liked to see a woman as a member of the seven perhaps. This would have been a perfect opportunity to show women with equal rights, especially when it comes to futuristic societies. However, the plot simply went down the standard route, where women are to look after the home and family. This stereotypical role is getting a little old now and given the series is set in the future, I would have appreciated just a little more acknowledgement that women have equal amounts of respect to men. Though in all honesty, this was perhaps an intentional decision made by the author, to showcase how unjust the society is but it was something that I believe should have been addressed a little more.
Overall, I would say that this book is a very interesting read as it tells the tale about a futuristic society, after a pandemic hits the earth and the everyday lives of the general population changes drastically. This is something that obviously hits home and is intriguing to readers, especially during times like this in our society. The book showcases how powerful people can affect the lives of others and therefore it is a fantastic read, which delves into the nature of human beings, and how power and greed can affect our society. I am a 23 year old reader and would say that this appeals to both adults, as well as teenagers. There is however, a scene where they are holding prisoners and are using torture methods to extract information from them. Whilst it isn't a particularly graphic scene, it is something that some readers may find sensitive and therefore I wouldn't recommend it to young readers for that reason.
In conclusion, I would encourage others to read this book, especially if science fiction and futuristic societies are something that interests you.
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The Unborn
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