chronicallybookish's review against another edition
3.0
Don’t read this book.
Spoiler
THE DOG DIES. LIKE SUPER TRAUMATICALLY. FUCK THAT
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
dragonflakes's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
blue_txt's review against another edition
4.0
This is my second Kate Alice Marshall book and I'll read anything she writes. She makes stunning work of atmosphere and tension. I devoured this book in like 4 hours, bone-tired from a long workday, but I just couldn't put it down
biblioemily's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Huh. Not sure how to feel about this one. Graphic deaths of Jess's dad, and 3 of the bad guys. Pretty graphic for 7th graders, in my opinion. SLJ says 9th & up, Booklist says 8th & up. The audiobook is well done, but I'm not sure that I'll include this in our book talks. Or maybe for 8th grade & up? I agree with the Hatchet comparison, but it is a relatively slow moving plot with brief moments of intensity toward the end.
thatswhatmichelleread's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.0
This book was kind of a survival guide of sorts, too long, her story goes to hell real fast…
Spoiler
THE DOG DIES… her only friend left and he does… EFF THAT
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
chicken_flakes's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
lzw's review against another edition
4.0
Great survival story, told in 1st person POV, loved the main character, very realistic.
robin_f's review against another edition
4.0
This was a thoroughly enjoyable read, actually. Not mind blowing (thus four stars), but I really rather liked it. Like a 21st century YA into the wild. Recommend.
valeriefm's review against another edition
4.0
I Am Still Alive is like an explosive Hatchet. It does not disappoint! I’m always most impressed with well researched survivalist stories that don’t let the character off easy with coincidental findings.