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Five Survive by Holly Jackson

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xxlynxx's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

Book was alright but I’m personally not a fan of leaving the

ending up to the imagination

T>T

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abbys's review against another edition

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2.5

It pains me to rate this so low but a book about six people been pinned down by a sniper in a broken down RV shouldn't have been so boring

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camiandkitread's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

“Five Survive” starts off slowly, introducing its protagonist, Red, who echoes Holly Jackson's other heroines—highly intelligent, somewhat quirky, and grappling with social dynamics within a close-knit friend group. This setup might seem like a retread of Jackson’s other works, but it sets the stage for the tension that ramps up as the story unfolds.

As the narrative picks up pace, Jackson demonstrates her skill in creating a gripping and suspenseful plot within the confines of a small space—just 31 feet. The interactions among a diverse cast of characters is handled adeptly, with Jackson balancing the dynamics and delivering a mix of predictable and surprising twists. The high stakes keeps the reader engaged, making it a nail-biting experience despite its slow start.

Although “Five Survive” may not reach the same intensity as “The Reappearance of Rachel Price” or the same cleverness of “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder,” it remains an engaging listen, particularly effective as an audiobook enjoyed on a dark, stormy night.

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julierambaeck's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This was messed up - in a good way! Holly Jackson is so smart, I would love to know her writing process and how she comes up with all these twist. I did not see one twist coming... I was shocked the whole way through the book. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat the whole way through! None of these characters were particularly likeable, maybe except for one. They were kind of stupid and annoying but that made for good drama.
The reason why it is not a 5 star is because it was a bit too dramatic and one character REALLY got on my nerves (which I think was intentional).

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