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A review by momwithareadingproblem
Strings by David Estes
5.0
I received an eARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of this review.
Initial Reaction
Strings by David Estes is one of the best retellings I’ve ever had the pleasure to read. Strings is a very loose retelling of the classic Pinocchio. Pia is a girl attached to strings for as long as she can remember, working on nanotech for the Company with her father Gio. Everyday she wishes for a life without strings, without the mysterious people above the fluid black ceiling that controls them. But in wishing she may get more than she bargained for.
Pia and Fig
Pia is by far one of my favorite characters ever, not because she’s awesome because believe me she’s flawed, but because she is so easily relatable. At 16, she’s lived her whole life controlled by someone else pulling her strings. She can’t even shower without them allowing it! What kind of existence is that?! This question becomes Pia’s mantra throughout the book. She wants a chance to live, really live and she will stop at nothing until her and her father are free. Pia is childlike in some instances. She’s kind, naive but then she is also bitter at her lot in life. Reading her journey and character growth is amazing!
Fig is awesome!!! He is a Pia’s nanotech robot, best friend and conscience (seeing as she is the only one who can hear him!). He’s feisty, snarky, and puts Pia’s best interests ahead of everything else. He is her Jiminy Cricket and Figaro. He’s playful and makes Pia’s bland life bright.
The Twisted Game
The plot of the story revolves around the death of the Founder and change in management at the Company. With the change in management comes a game that security talks about and Pia is clueless of. Also with the change comes Marco and Sofia to Pia’s life. Marco is kind, shy while Sofia is bitter and outgoing drawing Pia to both of them. But their appearance is a little odd, along with the Company granting deadline extensions and acting like they no longer care about the work Pia and her father do. Every time this is mentioned in the book, it gave me a sense of foreboding.
David Estes has created a fantastic sci-fi version of the classic Pinocchio. I really love it!!! The elements of the original are there: Pia wants to be a real girl without strings, she’s given the task of being brave, honest, and unselfish, she must go through trusting the wrong people before she finds the truth and then her ultimate redemption. It’s fantastic!!! Did I say that already? The sci-fi elements are probably my favorite part of the story. The entire book takes place inside the Company (creepy, right?!). There’s a black, fluid ceiling that allows her strings to be controlled and moved throughout the complex. It’s just great!!!
My Conclusion
Strings is an absolute MUST READ for all young adult, sci-fi fans. Pia is a wonderful character that drew on my heart immediately and her playful sidekick Fig, it was so hard for me to believe he wasn’t a real person but a robot! Then the story....it's just beautiful, haunting and perfect! So what are you waiting for?! Go, get your copy!!!
Initial Reaction
Strings by David Estes is one of the best retellings I’ve ever had the pleasure to read. Strings is a very loose retelling of the classic Pinocchio. Pia is a girl attached to strings for as long as she can remember, working on nanotech for the Company with her father Gio. Everyday she wishes for a life without strings, without the mysterious people above the fluid black ceiling that controls them. But in wishing she may get more than she bargained for.
Pia and Fig
Pia is by far one of my favorite characters ever, not because she’s awesome because believe me she’s flawed, but because she is so easily relatable. At 16, she’s lived her whole life controlled by someone else pulling her strings. She can’t even shower without them allowing it! What kind of existence is that?! This question becomes Pia’s mantra throughout the book. She wants a chance to live, really live and she will stop at nothing until her and her father are free. Pia is childlike in some instances. She’s kind, naive but then she is also bitter at her lot in life. Reading her journey and character growth is amazing!
Fig is awesome!!! He is a Pia’s nanotech robot, best friend and conscience (seeing as she is the only one who can hear him!). He’s feisty, snarky, and puts Pia’s best interests ahead of everything else. He is her Jiminy Cricket and Figaro. He’s playful and makes Pia’s bland life bright.
The Twisted Game
The plot of the story revolves around the death of the Founder and change in management at the Company. With the change in management comes a game that security talks about and Pia is clueless of. Also with the change comes Marco and Sofia to Pia’s life. Marco is kind, shy while Sofia is bitter and outgoing drawing Pia to both of them. But their appearance is a little odd, along with the Company granting deadline extensions and acting like they no longer care about the work Pia and her father do. Every time this is mentioned in the book, it gave me a sense of foreboding.
David Estes has created a fantastic sci-fi version of the classic Pinocchio. I really love it!!! The elements of the original are there: Pia wants to be a real girl without strings, she’s given the task of being brave, honest, and unselfish, she must go through trusting the wrong people before she finds the truth and then her ultimate redemption. It’s fantastic!!! Did I say that already? The sci-fi elements are probably my favorite part of the story. The entire book takes place inside the Company (creepy, right?!). There’s a black, fluid ceiling that allows her strings to be controlled and moved throughout the complex. It’s just great!!!
My Conclusion
Strings is an absolute MUST READ for all young adult, sci-fi fans. Pia is a wonderful character that drew on my heart immediately and her playful sidekick Fig, it was so hard for me to believe he wasn’t a real person but a robot! Then the story....it's just beautiful, haunting and perfect! So what are you waiting for?! Go, get your copy!!!