Its violence, vulgarities, and sensual moments are in no way overblown in other reviews. This novel is in absolutely no way for the faint of heart. Author Yancey's plotting and perspective shifts absolutely take the cake in his 'gripping epic of catastrophic loss, unthinkable odds, and unflinching courage' there are so many twists, turns, loops, double-crosses, triple-crosses, and cliffhangers that you barely know which way is up by the time you're fully invested in the story, feverishly flipping the pages to get to the next chapter. Cassie and Ringer are characters that certainly demonstrate that females are adept at war and mortal combat.The 5th Wave is a brilliantly constructed, utterly addictive, and extremely grim apocalyptic YA novel. The US military has just changed its policy to allow women to participate in combat.Describe incidents in the novel that give evidence that humans are social creatures. Initially, Cassie insists that the only way to survive is to be alone. When their families are gone, the kids bond with each other. The 5th Wave suggests that humans need other humans.What is the significance of the characters changing their names? All of the kids in boot camp have nicknames and make a point of hiding their birth names. The book begins with Cassie telling us her name and what names she is not. Names and identity play an important role in the story.Describe how The 5th Wave demonstrates that there is more to life than mere survival.How is Manifest Destiny similar to the Others’ takeover of the Earth? How does the American concept of Manifest Destiny differ?.In what ways are humans like the Others?.

What evidence is there that Cassie and her principles haven’t changed as much as she says? “I used to not believe in a lot of things.” Like her dad, Cassie contends that her beliefs have changed. “You don’t believe in guns,” I whispered.Would it be difficult for the Others to cohabitate with humans?.Using information from the book, why do you think that group did not prevail? Evan Walker says that some of his race didn’t want to go along with the plan to exterminate humans.How does she regain her ability to trust? After losing her family, Cassie lives by herself in the woods. One of the most terrifying aspects of THE 5th WAVE is not knowing whom to trust.Why does Evan fall in love with Cassie?.Why do the Others need psychological and technological warefare?.What does Vosch not understand about humans? What does Vosch not understand about his own race?.We’ve been watching you for six thousand years.” How does Vosch’s overconfidence help Cassie and her companions to escape? How are Ben and Cassie similar in other ways? Both Ben and Cassie have the will to survive-to keep going when everything seems lost.Should Cassie have killed the Crucifix Soldier? Why or why not?.

In the 5th wave does evan die