Requiem
By Lauren Oliver
- Release Date: 2013-03-05
- Genre: Dystopian Fiction for Young Adults
Description
The third and final book in Lauren Oliver’s powerful New York Times bestselling trilogy about forbidden love, revolution, and the power to choose.
Now an active member of the resistance, Lena has transformed. The nascent rebellion has ignited into an all-out revolution, and Lena is at the center of the fight.
After rescuing Julian from a death sentence, Lena and her friends fled to the Wilds. But the Wilds are no longer a safe haven. Pockets of rebellion have opened throughout the country, and the government cannot deny the existence of Invalids. Regulators infiltrate the borderlands to stamp out the rebels.
As Lena navigates the increasingly dangerous terrain of the Wilds, her best friend, Hana, lives a safe, loveless life in Portland as the fiancée of the young mayor. They live side by side in a world that divides them until, at last, their stories converge.
Reviews
Very disappointing
1By 🖤🤍✌🏻😎✝️The series in all was not entertaining. I had hoped that perhaps if I continued reading it might get better, I was sorely mistaken. Apart from Julian and Lena there was no chemistry between any of the characters, not even with Alex! The story was lifeless and the writing was dull. There was too much repetition of certain description, making it seem like the author was new at writing or was running out of ideas. I think the author just got lazy when writing the ending, it was disappointing even to someone who didn’t really like the book. I am surprised it became so popular, obviously people don’t know what a good book is.Requiem
5By elle34Honestly- I hate cliff hangers. I hate them with a passion… and I would usually say I want a book to give me closure. I’ve never been okay with a cliff hanger before now. I think she did a GREAT job finishing this book. She left it with enough closure that I was okay with it, I have questions, but I also know the characters do too. I don’t feel like she left us with questions that the characters had answers to. Also- for all you review people who give spoilers… 😒😒 shame on you 😒😒 (also, my 5 star review does NOT mean that I agree with the main characters decisions haha)The.. eeennd?!
4By Count down appThis entire series had me obsessed.. OBSESSED! I literally never write reviews, but I had to this time. First of all, that kiss.. THE KISS! I knew Alex loved her, why did he have to be soo immature. It’s obvious he knows she loves him, but let’s be real.. we (even him) thought he died! He wanted her to live on & that’s what she did. She didn’t intend to find someone else, but trauma bonding is real! Lena and Julian went through some THANGS together. So here I am rambling, but the whole reason I decided to leave a review is because of the ending.. they start taking down the wall & then what? Is this happening in other states too? What’s happening to the zombies.. are they kicking them out of their homes? Did Lena let Julian down over Alex? Did tack know raven was pregnant..??! There’s sooo many questions that I need answers too! It would really be epic if Lauren put out just one more book to really give everyone the closure that we’re seeking. That’s is it, that’s all.. I’m out!I loved this series!!!!
5By kensleywaljerThis series is one of the best I have ever read!! I don’t know if it’s possible to like a series more than I loved this one.Cliffhanger
4By Sammy090The ending left you on a cliffhanger and is super disappointing and leaves many questions unanswered.Mixed feelings
3By WhateveritsDejaI’m 14 and every other review is older than half my age on here, but from an modern point of view, I think delirium was the best book. I was told to get a book for the dystopian unit we were going through and chose delirium immediately because of the description. But after that it just went downhill. Pandemonium was an opening for something, there were so many ways to finish the book but making a love triangle it felt so forced. I was extremely disappointed. And then requiem, I wouldn’t care how it ended if it had an ending . The ending was just her tearing down a wall like I felt like we could’ve gotten more. But I’ll give three stars since Alex and Lena are somewhat together. Too many holes; who did Lena pick,raven and tack,what happens next. This could’ve been the ultimate series this book could’ve been something extraordinary but it was nothing but a disappointment, an eternity of waiting for something good to happen and as soon as it happens the book ends. Lauren Oliver is an amazing author but this was an extreme let down of a book.Unfinished :(
4By areb97I read this series as a teen and wanted to revisit it. After finishing the last book, let me say what a disappointment! How are you going to amp up this huge battle and not even finish it! Why don’t we see what happens with the love triangle, why don’t we get a picture of what life is like after the wall comes down? So many unanswered questions, it’s like she got bored and was like you know what let me just end it right here lol.Really Enjoyable Reading
5By Rabbit B.I work in the science field and by the time my workday is done, the thought of picking up a book that’s a biography or a journal is unbearable. I’d rather break away from reality and this book did a great job of pulling you in and letting you really dig into the story. Thanks for helping forget about the day and unwind!BRO FHE ENDING
5By dinosuaryeeyeeokay the book itself was great but the ENDING MY GOSH CAN I KNOW MORE? so alex and lena get back together, AND THEN YOU END IT. only reason im giving 4 stars the book was on point.Perfect
5By Rkstar2208It was absolutely amazing I loved it. I cried a few time but it was perfect.Almost perfect
3By Hb314The conclusion to a story that fights for the right to love. I was all in for this book. It promised so much, and almost gave you everything. The characters were fantastic, and the build up reached its peak, and the Big Bang arrived. Some characters live, and others died. Minds were changed, and angst dominated everything in between. I really did enjoy this story...until it ended. It ended. You kind of get some things you wanted, but others you’re left with loss. It freaking ended! I feel like an epilogue was severely needed for this book. The ending felt unfinished, and left more questions than answers. I don’t feel anything was concluded. There is zero closure. This story and it’s characters have been thrusted forward into limbo Indefinitely. I almost want to write the epilogue myself, just to ease my irritated heart. So overall, the story was great. It was pretty fantastic, actually, but the ending doesn’t actually feel like an ending at all. It feels like I only got half of the story.Great read
4By Ashna TaraThis trilogy was completely amazing and Oliver’s way of writing transformed me into the life of Lena, Hana, Alex and Julian. The ending of this book left me confused but also satisfied. I definitely wanted to know who Lena would pick, though I’m leaning towards Alex at the moment. The ending was a good conclusion and had a good moral, similar to the end of divergent. Lauren Oliver did it yet again!Disappointed
2By maddiesuLena and Julian should have remained together. Nuff said.Wow
4By MercedesLicerioI wasn’t expecting to like the series as much, but I did. The plot in the beginning didn’t seem appealing to me, but I read it anyway and it turned out to be pretty okay. The way this novel turned out wasn’t what I expected and it could have been better, but I’m sure others feel the complete opposite.No Closure /:
4By Naners(:Although I loved this book, I got no closure. I want to know what happens next. The are still so many questions left unanswered. I don't want to spoil the book so I won't say more, but that ending leaves room for at least one more book to bring closure.LOVED IT!!- ending not so much...
4By FMinions1 :)It was a great trilogy, I couldn't put it down! The storyline is great and the characters are awesome! I was very disappointed with the ending. I guess I just wanted more closure. :/Amazing books!
5By CjenckrndlVery good series I loved it more than divergent and that's saying a lot TEAM ALEXEhhh
3By K*HThis was an okay read. I liked the first 2 books better. The third just seemed to drag on endlessly. Which is fitting since there really is no ending. The story just isn't finished and there's no resolution. Am I that disappointed by the ending? No. Truth is I had checked out of this story about midway. I found myself just skimming looking for actual dialogue rather than the pointless comparisons and flashbacks. Absolutely hated the chapters flipping between Hana and Lena. Seriously was there a less important person and storyline than Hana? First two books were worth the read, would not recommend the third.Not as great as the others
4By B.J.G12 B.J.G.12To me this seemed unfinished.Who does she choose!?!
