_book_girl_82_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
The ending is the only thing I had a problem with. It didn't feel unfinished, it just felt sudden.
Spoiler
I was okay with not knowing if Red went to meet Arthur (we all know she did), but I do wish that we got one last chapter of her POV with it ending with her finding the noteModerate: Death and Death of parent
sunniva174's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Murder, Grief, Blood, Death, and Gun violence
Moderate: Car accident and Alcoholism
Minor: Sexual harassment and Torture
amy_lp's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Gore, Gun violence, Death, Violence, and Death of parent
theromanticace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Car accident, Death of parent, Confinement, Grief, Gun violence, Violence, Police brutality, Alcohol, Death, Classism, Stalking, and Murder
wrappingpaper's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I liked the characters (some of them anyway) and it’s a shame (spoiler) Red and Arthur didn’t get to be together. Or maybe they did - who knows? We don’t really find out.
Either way, it was a pretty intense book - there was more death than I expected considering it’s a ya thriller. I didn’t mind tho. I liked the writing - not my favourite style ever, but I might read more of Holly’s books someday :) would recommend.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Murder, Alcohol, Blood, Death, Gun violence, Death of parent, and Police brutality
Minor: Vomit
charlie222's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Spoiler
I was in disbelief at the protagonist being an unreliable narrator, and it left me gagged that she has been lying to the reader! Also, I felt so bad for Maddy at the end of the book because she was so sweet. The letter at the end is also so sad, and the fact that Red's last words to the reader is her basically dying is so powerful. I really enjoyed the backstory about Red's mum and their relationship. I also loved the court case because it was quite interesting.Graphic: Gun violence, Death of parent, Murder, Confinement, and Death
Moderate: Blood and Cursing
Minor: Alcohol
laraveliants's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Five Survive is a very fast paced mystery/thriller that spans for a few hours. Six friends trapped in the middle of nowhere with an active shooter hiding in the trees sounds like something I would enjoy reading about. Unfortunately, the first half dragged but the second half picked up and tensions skyrocketed. This is the part I enjoyed, the one where the characters start pointing fingers and there is absolute chaos. The plot twists shocked me and that ending left me wanting more!!!!
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, Gun violence, Alcohol, Murder, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
mollybooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Grief, Gun violence, Death, Gore, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Violence
rubyduller's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, Death, Gore, Gun violence, and Murder
Moderate: Blood and Stalking
Minor: Alcohol and Addiction
ccassidy98's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Gore, Murder, Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Gaslighting, Blood, Kidnapping, and Gun violence