--- product_id: 179031468 title: "Feedback (Variant) Paperback – Bargain Price, August 27, 2013" brand: "robison wells" price: "£1.03" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/179031468-feedback-variant-paperback-bargain-price-august-27-2013 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Feedback (Variant) Paperback – Bargain Price, August 27, 2013 **Brand:** robison wells **Price:** £1.03 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Feedback (Variant) Paperback – Bargain Price, August 27, 2013 by robison wells - **How much does it cost?** £1.03 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/179031468-feedback-variant-paperback-bargain-price-august-27-2013) ## Best For - robison wells enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted robison wells brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Feedback (Variant) Paperback – Bargain Price, August 27, 2013 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gYkURDC4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars OMG FREAKY *by P***I on Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2018* Second book takes the creepy scary factor up a few notches from the first. SO GOOD I love these books. It’s adventure and sci-fi and action, with a touch of innocent romance. The end was kinda weird though, it would be interesting to see where a third book would take it. I liked the writing and everything of these books so much I looked up more books by the author and started the Blackout series, which is also good but a bit different from these books. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars What A Sequel Should Be *by H***0 on Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2013* Robison Wells's Variant was among the more memorable young adult novels I've read in recent memory. While it certainly adhered to the ongoing dystopia craze that I feel is starting to become stale and predictable, Variant introduced just enough new concepts along with a familiar yet chilling setting to create its own identity in what has become one of the most overcrowded genres in today's literary scene. It's fortunate that Wells hasn't stumbled into the downhill sequel trend that many authors unfortunately fall victim to. Feedback maintains just about everything that made Variant unique and enjoyable while offering something new to keep things fresh.Feedback maintains the essential aspects of Variant by maintaining what made its atmosphere so haunting yet utterly captivating. As much as I loved the cramped hallways and constant surveillance from Variant, if Feedback recycled the same concept than I doubt it would have been successful. A sense of new yet familiar is something I'm always looking forward to in sequels, thankfully Feedback was able to scratch this itch perfectly. Despite taking place in a larger open environment in comparison to its prequel, Feedback maintains the claustrophobic atmosphere of the original while implementing a theme of survival into the mix. This time Benson isn't being monitored by the school, he's being hunted by them. It adds a great deal of tension and anxiety to the table while further complimenting the already present dystopian vibe. It's a tough balance that Feedback nails with flying colors.However, Variant's few yet still noticeable flaws have snuck their way into Feedback in the form of uneven characterization among the vast cast of characters. The protagonist Benson is just as relatable as he was the first time around; due largely to Wells knack for illustrating a lead who feels genuinely human. He's a character that exhibits all the flaws a believable human character should possess. He stumbles, makes mistakes, and can often act irrationally under duress, yet his desire to defy the odds and help those in need at the cost of his personal freedom are excellent character traits that make Benson a strong multi-faceted character whom the reader can easily connect with and root for. The problem arises with many of the supporting characters. Many of these lesser personas come off feeling completely underdeveloped and two-dimensional; often blending together due to a lack of any real identity within the story. While I could easily recall Curtis, Jane, and Becky, many of the other supporting characters leave such a minimal lasting impression that it's difficult to identify some characters from others. That's not to say you won't care if trouble finds them, but the emotional investment the author was intending isn't nearly as strong as it should be in regards to some of the characters. I feel the fault lies in the length of the book, it's simply trying to be too ambitious for its own good. If the book is too short than it should utilize a smaller cast of characters; focusing on a larger group within such a small length only leads to weaker characterization.Of course every young adult novel needs to feature some form of romance. This was an area that Variant succeeded in to my surprise; given novels of this genre mostly showcase romances that feel forced and completely unbelievable. Wells is one of the rare few young adult authors who can illustrate a romance which can resonate with the reader as genuine love rather than just another case of teenage hormones. I will admit to having some skepticism regarding Benson's spontaneous attraction to Becky, yet Wells is able to illustrate their relationship in such an endearing manner that it was easy to nod my head and accept it for what it was. You really do get a sense that if Benson escaped without Becky then he'd be leaving a part of himself back within those walls. It's very endearing and as a man I can respect him.Variant certainly wasn't a stranger to violence; after all it was a book featuring three enemy gangs locked in a political deadlock after an extremely bloody conflict. To my astonishment, Feedback is not only more violent than Variant, but it may be the most violent young adult novel I've ever read. Variant obviously drew inspiration from Lord of the Flies; a fact the author took great liberty to admitting. Whereas Variant scratched the surface of the concept, Feedback feels even closer to the classic source material with less rules and more anarchical aggression driving the bulk of the characters' violent actions. With the omniscient gaze of the school lessened, the children are free to take out their pent up hatred and punish those who have caused them past transgressions; one scene in particular is perhaps one of the darkest scenes I've ever seen depicted in fiction. These twin themes of guilt and retribution are predominant throughout the novel, both of which adds considerable believability to the heroic and savage actions of the characters.The final chapters of this book are an absolute adrenaline rush that will keep you glued to the pages. I couldn't pull myself away as the answers we'd been teased with from the first book and the shared fates of the characters I'd grown to care about were dangling by a thread. The book fortunately does provide the answers fans of the first book were left wanting, a criticism I had for Variant since it sadistically raised more questions than answers. However, I will admit to originally being conflicted about the twist ending. It felt overly cheesy upon my initial reading, yet I've grown to accept it so I won't be docking any points. Yet I will express some distain towards the abrupt nature of the ending. The most essential questions regarding the school's purpose and the imprisonment of the children are answered, yet as for what happens next once the truth is exposed and where the characters go from there is completely left to one's imagination.Feedback is a great example on how to make a proper sequel. It maintained everything about the first book that worked while adding a few interesting additions to keep the storyline from getting stale. Now if only Wells would stop torturing me with abrupt endings. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Rob Wells delivers! great tension and mind-bending plot turns! *by E***N on Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2013* I read Variant when it first came out and only recently went back to re-read it before coming along to Feedback. I. Love. It! This book wasn't like every other YA sci-fi out there. Benson is relatable, frustrating and admirable - more likeable because he is flawed. Wells doesn't pull any punches and yet I never felt hopeless. I guess there was just too much fight in the characters for me to despair. In a story like this, with so much fighting against the characters, it's easy to doubt the authors ability to pull it all off but Rob Wells did it beautifully. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/179031468-feedback-variant-paperback-bargain-price-august-27-2013](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/179031468-feedback-variant-paperback-bargain-price-august-27-2013) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-27*