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Penguin Books Ltd (2014)
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"Cassie Sullivan and her companions lived through the Others' four waves of destruction. Now, with the human race nearly exterminated and the 5th Wave rolling across the landscape, they face a choice: brace for winter and hope for Evan Walker's return, or set out in search of other survivors before the enemy closes in"--
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LibraryThing member MelanieTid
It took me a while to get back into this series, which even I don't understand in hindsight because The 5th wave was very compelling and this sequel left nothing to be desired. I think I was nervous to get too far into the book when I first started back, because the story is all encompassing: it
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gets in my head, effects my emotions, and I can't stop reading because of the desire to know. Needless to say, I look forward to reading the trilogy's conclusion (which will be published in a few months). Show Less
LibraryThing member indygo88
I read this 2nd installment of the series immediately following the 1st, so the events of each kind of melt together for me. This one picks up where the first left off, with Cassie and the gang hiding out in an abandoned hotel, trying to figure out what to do next. The points of view in the first
At any rate, our human heroes continue fighting evil in this 2nd book. It's somewhat a mesh of running away and confronting the evildoers. It's mostly fast-paced and I raced through this book as I did the first. We're introduced to one new main character, and again, the reader wonders is he a good guy or bad guy? I found the last portion of the book rushed and frankly quite confusing, so I'm not sure exactly where book #3 is going, but I guess that provides a good set-up for the upcoming 3rd novel in the series. I still enjoyed it and will definitely read #3 when it comes out later this year.
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book alternated primarily between Cassie and Ben. In this one, the story also alternates, but Ringer seems to have the most prominent role. I don't mind the switching back & forth between points of view, but they tended to be somewhat confusing at times, without a clear cut definition of who the reader was actually reading about until several paragraphs in. I'm not sure if the audio version helped or hindered with this, as there were two main readers, but more than two points of view.At any rate, our human heroes continue fighting evil in this 2nd book. It's somewhat a mesh of running away and confronting the evildoers. It's mostly fast-paced and I raced through this book as I did the first. We're introduced to one new main character, and again, the reader wonders is he a good guy or bad guy? I found the last portion of the book rushed and frankly quite confusing, so I'm not sure exactly where book #3 is going, but I guess that provides a good set-up for the upcoming 3rd novel in the series. I still enjoyed it and will definitely read #3 when it comes out later this year.
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LibraryThing member ewyatt
In this continuation of The Fifth Wave, the group is reeling and trying to survive the invasion. The narration switches between characters, and, at times, it is difficult to track who is narrating. Action and suspense abounds. The end of the book left me a bit confused about the plot and where the
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LibraryThing member VPbookseller
The Infinite Sea is the second book in the 5th Wave series is a great continuation. A Sci-Fi adventure where the earth has been invaded by aliens only the aliens look like us....they ARE us! Who do you trust? Who do you save? to band together to save humanity.
LibraryThing member nbmars
Note: There are no spoilers in this review (so basically I pretty much don't say much of anything).
This is the second book in the post-apocalyptic series that began with the widely-acclaimed The 5th Wave.
Book One primarily focuses on Cassie Sullivan, 16, who survives four waves of attacks by alien
Book Two continues this riveting story, and this time it is the girl Ringer whose point of view dominates. And in this book, the survivors start questioning all of their previous beliefs, because they just don’t make sense.
Discussion: Yancey has created a story in which a small number of people are confronted by overwhelming odds against the possibility of survival. Yet, he never causes us to lose faith in realism. Yes, there are some technological advances in the plot, but they don’t seem out of the realm of possibility. There are not happy outcomes for all the main protagonists - far from it. And most importantly, there are no deus ex machini to help anyone survive. Only two factors seem to make any difference whatsoever: luck, and love, and even those don’t always suffice.
Evaluation: This book is definitely not a standalone, but is a must-read for fans of Book One; it has some big surprises in store for those who are following the series. I enjoyed it a lot, but it is definitely a trilogy “middle child.”
This is the second book in the post-apocalyptic series that began with the widely-acclaimed The 5th Wave.
Book One primarily focuses on Cassie Sullivan, 16, who survives four waves of attacks by alien
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invaders which took the population of Earth from some seven billion to only a couple hundred thousand. Cassie has a number of goals: to stay alive, to find her little brother and rescue him if he is still alive, and above all, to stay human. To become like the aliens - blindly killing, lacking compassion, and never recognizing the value of individuals - is to lose the war in every way. The probability of Cassie attaining any of her goals is low, until she is offered help by another survivor, Evan Walker. But this is a world in which it is very difficult to determine who can be trusted, or who is even human, because the enemy looks just like us. Book Two continues this riveting story, and this time it is the girl Ringer whose point of view dominates. And in this book, the survivors start questioning all of their previous beliefs, because they just don’t make sense.
Discussion: Yancey has created a story in which a small number of people are confronted by overwhelming odds against the possibility of survival. Yet, he never causes us to lose faith in realism. Yes, there are some technological advances in the plot, but they don’t seem out of the realm of possibility. There are not happy outcomes for all the main protagonists - far from it. And most importantly, there are no deus ex machini to help anyone survive. Only two factors seem to make any difference whatsoever: luck, and love, and even those don’t always suffice.
Evaluation: This book is definitely not a standalone, but is a must-read for fans of Book One; it has some big surprises in store for those who are following the series. I enjoyed it a lot, but it is definitely a trilogy “middle child.”
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LibraryThing member What_Katie_Read
3.5 stars--Review to follow on the blog soon!
LibraryThing member tjsjohanna
This book left me wondering where this story is going. The enemy never seems so illusive as it does at the end of this novel. Where the first book in the series was a story of survival, this one veers in the direction of philosophy - what is humanity and who exactly is the enemy? I'm intrigued and
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LibraryThing member michele.juza
I devoured this book. Could not put it down, just like the 1st one, The 5th Wave. I actually sat for a good 5 minutes with the book in my lap, reeling from it. I LOVE when a book does that to me!
LibraryThing member Lael14
The 5th wave has already started and now Cassie Sullivan has her brother and Zombies squad to trust. The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey, the riveting sci-fi sequel to The 5th Wave, has finally come out and definitely impresses. Cassie, her little brother Sam, Ben or Zombie and his squadron, which
I honestly loved this book. Although I do think that The 5th Wave was better, firstly, because Cassie, the main character of The 5th Wave, didn’t seem to really occupy most of the book, The Infinite Sea. Ringer seemed to be the main character or focus of The Infinite Sea. Also, The Infinite Sea started off pretty slow to me while The 5th Wave really captured my attention from the very beginning. Other than these differences both books were very well written and I was surprised by the amount of cryptic things in The Infinite Sea, such as things Ringer figured out and different “games” Vosch played, but I loved that Rick Yancey did that. He really made book thrilling and the last three-fourths of the book totally captured my attention. I would suggest this book to middle schoolers and up that like sci-fi books, especially books like Divergent or The Hunger Games, because this book is a sci- fi and does have the aspect of a kind of war.
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includes Ringer, have all united after (so far) surviving the 5th wave. Cassie has no idea if Evan, the non-human, is alive which she can only hope is true. The group is forced to keep moving in fear of being found and face numerous outside threats. With Vosch having many tricks up his sleeve can the group survive?I honestly loved this book. Although I do think that The 5th Wave was better, firstly, because Cassie, the main character of The 5th Wave, didn’t seem to really occupy most of the book, The Infinite Sea. Ringer seemed to be the main character or focus of The Infinite Sea. Also, The Infinite Sea started off pretty slow to me while The 5th Wave really captured my attention from the very beginning. Other than these differences both books were very well written and I was surprised by the amount of cryptic things in The Infinite Sea, such as things Ringer figured out and different “games” Vosch played, but I loved that Rick Yancey did that. He really made book thrilling and the last three-fourths of the book totally captured my attention. I would suggest this book to middle schoolers and up that like sci-fi books, especially books like Divergent or The Hunger Games, because this book is a sci- fi and does have the aspect of a kind of war.
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LibraryThing member mountie9
Not as good as first, but 2nd books rarely are. Liked the character development & the point of views of other characters but it drags a wee bit. It does pick up mid way and BAM, at the end I was on the edge of my seat. Like the first one its a tad angsty and repetitive but hey I can't write, so why
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the hell should I complain Can't wait for finale! Oh yeah and at least for a second book, it was a good size with not too much fluff. Oh yeah and (hey I am selling my house, I'm a mom and I am currently sipping a lovely Pinot Noir) I was a tad confused, like I missed something important and just didn't get it (Not a bad thing just an FYI for busy mom's like myself whose brains turned to mush when they had children) Ok when the heck is the next book coming out, my memory is -- well mush -- I need things finished. Nice work Mr Yancey, I am hooked. Show Less
LibraryThing member julie10reads
This gut-wrenching sequel to The 5th Wave careens on a violent course of nonstop action. Heroine Cassie, renegade soldier Ringer, and fellow survivor Ben have led a band of military camp escapees to a decaying hotel somewhere in Ohio. With winter approaching, they squabble over how to attempt
Back in 2013 when I reviewed THE 5TH WAVE, I wrote:
Although the main character, Cassie, is a teenager, I did not realize that THE 5TH WAVE was branded as a YA novel while I was reading. The plot (what a stunning plot!), pacing and characterization should appeal to a broader audience than say DIVERGENT or PURE could claim.
Sadly, I can’t write the same of Book Two of the trilogy, THE INFINITE SEA. The plot still shines but often through a cloud of teenage romance. And romance at the most unlikely times. Maybe it’s just me, but a guy, cut and bruised and bleeding from a gunshot wound, does not make an attractive candidate for a sexual encounter. Cassie remains a hero; lots of ass-kicking and brave stunts. THE 5TH WAVE weighs in heavier on action than sci fi compared to its predecessor. I am hoping Mr Yancey is merely saving the awesome speculative stuff for the third book.
Verdict: THE INFINITE SEA, the title is an allusion to Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET, acts as a break from the apocalypse-building content of THE 5TH WAVE, focusing more on aspects of human relationships and survival on an alien occupied Earth. This, for me, stalled the terrific momentum of Book One.
7 out of 10. Recommended to fans of Rick Yancey, young adult fiction and THE 5TH WAVE.
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survival, with Ringer questioning whether Cassie's refusal to budge until they know what happened to Evan, who helped them escape but who may be an Other, means she's fallen in love with the enemy. Reversals and double-reversals abound. Summary PW ReviewsBack in 2013 when I reviewed THE 5TH WAVE, I wrote:
Although the main character, Cassie, is a teenager, I did not realize that THE 5TH WAVE was branded as a YA novel while I was reading. The plot (what a stunning plot!), pacing and characterization should appeal to a broader audience than say DIVERGENT or PURE could claim.
Sadly, I can’t write the same of Book Two of the trilogy, THE INFINITE SEA. The plot still shines but often through a cloud of teenage romance. And romance at the most unlikely times. Maybe it’s just me, but a guy, cut and bruised and bleeding from a gunshot wound, does not make an attractive candidate for a sexual encounter. Cassie remains a hero; lots of ass-kicking and brave stunts. THE 5TH WAVE weighs in heavier on action than sci fi compared to its predecessor. I am hoping Mr Yancey is merely saving the awesome speculative stuff for the third book.
Verdict: THE INFINITE SEA, the title is an allusion to Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET, acts as a break from the apocalypse-building content of THE 5TH WAVE, focusing more on aspects of human relationships and survival on an alien occupied Earth. This, for me, stalled the terrific momentum of Book One.
7 out of 10. Recommended to fans of Rick Yancey, young adult fiction and THE 5TH WAVE.
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LibraryThing member anyaejo
The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey is the heart-wrenching, pulse-pounding sequel to The 5th Wave. The aliens are meaner, the feels more devastating, and the plot even twistier if that is possible. The Infinite Sea is a book you need to deliberately schedule time for to avoid missing appointments or
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horrendously disrupting your sleep schedule. I seriously could not put down The Infinite Sea and then I noticed it was 3am. I called in sick to work (I really did have a headache from all the crying…) and finished it immediately. Show Less
LibraryThing member lkmuir
"Cassie Sullivan and her companions lived through the Others' four waves of destruction. Now, with the human race nearly exterminated and the 5th Wave rolling across the landscape, they face a choice: brace for winter and hope for Evan Walker's return, or set out in search of other survivors before
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the enemy closes in"-- Provided by publisher. Show Less
LibraryThing member EmpressReece
The 5th Wave Trilogy Book #2...
Wow, this was a hard one for me to rate. It started out with a lot of choppiness and no clear cut separations between chapters, even more so then the first book I thought. I had to reread the first few paragraphs in each chapter to figure out what character they were
Also a majority of the story was written in this flowery poetic prose and nothing was ever stated clearly. It was like you had to figure out everything they were talking about and what they meant. I just wanted to scream, just say wtf you mean. I don't think I'm explaining this very well, but it was just like they talked around the bush using hidden meanings and innuendos for everything. It was like a game and you had to figure out what they meant. And at least three quarters of the book was like that. It was really hard work reading this book. The writing style just sucked!
The plot however, I liked. It was the redeeming part of the book. There was a lot of action and the pacing was good. I liked how things developed between the characters. There were also some unexpected twists that were really good and the ending -wow! It was fantastic! It threw me for a loop but I did like how it all played out.
I'm definitely going to read the last book but I really hope Yancey cuts back on all that "can you figure it out" rigmarole writing and just gives it to us straight!
Wow, this was a hard one for me to rate. It started out with a lot of choppiness and no clear cut separations between chapters, even more so then the first book I thought. I had to reread the first few paragraphs in each chapter to figure out what character they were
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even talking about.Also a majority of the story was written in this flowery poetic prose and nothing was ever stated clearly. It was like you had to figure out everything they were talking about and what they meant. I just wanted to scream, just say wtf you mean. I don't think I'm explaining this very well, but it was just like they talked around the bush using hidden meanings and innuendos for everything. It was like a game and you had to figure out what they meant. And at least three quarters of the book was like that. It was really hard work reading this book. The writing style just sucked!
The plot however, I liked. It was the redeeming part of the book. There was a lot of action and the pacing was good. I liked how things developed between the characters. There were also some unexpected twists that were really good and the ending -wow! It was fantastic! It threw me for a loop but I did like how it all played out.
I'm definitely going to read the last book but I really hope Yancey cuts back on all that "can you figure it out" rigmarole writing and just gives it to us straight!
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LibraryThing member Ellesee
AMAZING second book in a series. Typically the second of three (will there be more than three? I don't know.) loses momentum because its "purpose" is to bridge the first and the last. In this case, The Infinite Sea stands on its own without much need for props. Yancey continues to employ multiple
There isn't a place in this novel when something isn't happening--but not in a confusing, frustrating "busy" way--the action is both external and internal as Ringer begins to understand who and what has actually shattered the Earth and for what purpose.
Cannot WAIT for book three!
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character perspectives, this time from Ringer, the girl markswoman whose strategic mind makes her the best candidate for Vosch's plans. While Cassie Sullivan, Ben Parish (Zombie) and Evan Walker hold off a lethal attack from two fronts, Ringer tries to rescue Teacup, a seven-year old child who has bonded with the warrior. There isn't a place in this novel when something isn't happening--but not in a confusing, frustrating "busy" way--the action is both external and internal as Ringer begins to understand who and what has actually shattered the Earth and for what purpose.
Cannot WAIT for book three!
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LibraryThing member stevealtier
I really wanted to like this book. It was slow at times and dragged on. It bounced all over the place and was hard to follow. The story was written in first person. Sometimes I wasn't even sure who was telling the story. Maybe they should have labeled the chapters with who was talking, that would
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have helped. 3 maybe 3.5 stars. I'm not so sure I will read the third book. Oh who am I kidding, I have to know how it ends. Show Less
LibraryThing member MinDea
I was pretty excited to get into the second installment of this trilogy. I really enjoyed the first book. This book started out pretty good, and I liked that it added the POV of Ringer. Towards the last half of the book, I started to get a little annoyed with how ridiculous and cheesy the book was
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getting. Not too excited to read the last book when it comes out now, but probably will have to read it to know how things end. Show Less
LibraryThing member yvonne.sevignykaiser
I thoroughly enjoyed the 5th Wave and how everything unfolded. This book was good but not as good as the first book. I plan on reading the next book and hope for more of a punch like the first book.
LibraryThing member AuthorMarion
It's a fact that the second book of any series is normally not as compelling as the first. The Infinite Sea lived down to that expectation. When we left Cassie Sullivan at the end of book one, I couldn't wait to dive into book two. But instead of picking up the story line, the thrust shifted to a
By the end of the book, we lose a few of the characters (are they really dead?). Cassie has come to realize that her young brother now is more a man than a five-year-old child. Ben (Zombie) surprises even himself when he finds he is capable of more than he ever dreamed. Dumbo remains a steadfast medic. Two unlikely heroes emerge in this book: Evan, the human/alien, and Poundcake, the chubby boy who gives his all.
A solid second book in The 5th Wave series.
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continuation in the voice of Ben (Zombie) and moved on to tell the story of Ringer, who at best, was a secondary character in book one. While Cassie is among the mix of characters the action doesn't really begin until about mid-way through the book. By book's end, however, I was ready to pick up book three (not yet published). If the reader realizes that The Infinite Sea is the bridge between the beginning (book one) and the end of the tale (book three), they he/she will not be disappointed.By the end of the book, we lose a few of the characters (are they really dead?). Cassie has come to realize that her young brother now is more a man than a five-year-old child. Ben (Zombie) surprises even himself when he finds he is capable of more than he ever dreamed. Dumbo remains a steadfast medic. Two unlikely heroes emerge in this book: Evan, the human/alien, and Poundcake, the chubby boy who gives his all.
A solid second book in The 5th Wave series.
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LibraryThing member amandacb
While I really enjoyed the first book in this series, this second book was just too dark for me. Reading about their situations in which there appears to be no hope or light just brought me down. Unfortunate!
LibraryThing member Vernon.Shunn
The Infinite Sea, for me, was a step down from the The 5th Wave. I enjoyed the book to a degree but found myself rushing through slow paced chapters hoping the next chapter would pick up. It also felt as if the main character view point changed from Cassie to Ringer at some point and Ringer's point
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of view became the most exciting, the one who's story you couldn't wait to reveal itself! Even with Ringer's exciting story and the bombshell her story eventually reveals I couldn't help feeling like The Infinite Sea was only a bridge book, meant to prepare you for the third book The Last Star. All in all a decent read but I hope the author makes up for a lack of story and action with the final book! Show Less
LibraryThing member cool-mom-e
Parent review for preteen
Ok. So I still have to say no to my 11 year old son. He will need to be older to read it. The language is rough as well as the heaviness of the book. However I did enjoy it.
Ok. So I still have to say no to my 11 year old son. He will need to be older to read it. The language is rough as well as the heaviness of the book. However I did enjoy it.
LibraryThing member Hellen0
Reviewing this book is difficult, because the first half almost bored me and, to be honest, there is not much going on in general. After everything that had happened in the first book, this one was disappointing, not because it was bad, but because there is very little development in the plot until
The main character in this book is not Cassie, but Ringer. I didn't like it at first, because she was not a character that I found interesting in the first book, but this had changed by the time I reached the end of The Infinite Sea. I liked the chess analogies and how Ringer's plot can be read like a chess game.
Then, there is the big revelation at the end, which I won't explain, but you'll know what it is if you have read the book. It's not something that I had expected, but it made me look forward to reading the last book. It may disappoint some people, because it changes the meaning of everything, but I hope that it wasn't a red herring to confuse Ringer.
I was expecting to know more about Evan, which did not happen, but if you don't mind that the plot is more psychological than action oriented and you're expecting it, then it's not a bad book.
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the very end and the book is slow compared to The Fifth Wave, so it wasn't anything like what I was expecting. Also, it is a bit difficult to review it without revealing spoilers, because explaining everything that I liked would mean spoiling the big plot twist at the end of the book.The main character in this book is not Cassie, but Ringer. I didn't like it at first, because she was not a character that I found interesting in the first book, but this had changed by the time I reached the end of The Infinite Sea. I liked the chess analogies and how Ringer's plot can be read like a chess game.
Then, there is the big revelation at the end, which I won't explain, but you'll know what it is if you have read the book. It's not something that I had expected, but it made me look forward to reading the last book. It may disappoint some people, because it changes the meaning of everything, but I hope that it wasn't a red herring to confuse Ringer.
I was expecting to know more about Evan, which did not happen, but if you don't mind that the plot is more psychological than action oriented and you're expecting it, then it's not a bad book.
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LibraryThing member mtlkch
Not as good as the first one
LibraryThing member pennma05
Last week I read the first book in the series, The 5th Wave, and totally loved it. After reading this book my feelings have not changed. This series is awesome! I had been very eager to read more about Cassie, Evan, and Ben. I'm not a huge fan of Ringer so I was struggling a little bit to get
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through the huge section at the end that is her POV. It did get very interesting towards the end but it felt like it took too long to get there. I wasn't all that impressed with Poundcake's POV either. It didn't really seem necessary to the story. I would have liked to see more from Cassie and Evan. Prepare yourself for a plot twist that had me reeling for awhile. I finished this book yesterday around 5:00 pm and I'm still thinking about it this morning! I can't wait for the 3rd book to be released so I can see how this all wraps up! Anyone looking for a good dystopian/post-apocalyptic series will love these books! Show Less
Awards
Buckeye Children's & Teen Book Award (Nominee — Teen — 2016)
Colorado Blue Spruce Award (Nominee — 2016)
Nerdy Book Award (Young Adult Literature — 2014)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2014-09-16
Physical description
5.08 inches
ISBN
014134587X / 9780141345871