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ldpaige'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
4.5
Read it. Read the damn book. Yes, it will lull a tad, but FINISH THE BOOK. If you love a good thrill and your fear of flying isn't too bad or nonexistent, read this book. All I will say is Jo HAS to be Vivica A. Fox if they EVER make a movie of this book.
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, and War
Moderate: Addiction and Alcoholism
r_o_s_e's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Death, Suicide, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Gaslighting
Minor: Cursing, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
booksborrowed'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? It's complicated
3.75
'Falling' is an action packed hijacking thriller, keeping my interest from the beginning. The author, a former flight attendant, was able to give the plot a shot of authenticity throughout the plot, even when it seemed outlandish. Her portrayal of the three flight attendants characters made me connect with them more than the rest of the characters in the story, and I truly kept reading to see how Jo faired out.
There were some action scenes, particularly with Jo's nephew, Theo Baldwin
Listening to this on audio. The narrator, actor Steven Weber, did a great job capturing the character's emotions and keeping the story from becoming monotone.
I look forward to reading Drowning by T.J. Newman next, narrated by the same actor.
Minor: Genocide, Gun violence, and Suicide attempt
nicole_cob_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
allena_inwonderland'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
The first line immediately pulls you in.
“When the shoe fell into her lap the foot was still in it.”
The imagery throughout was so good. The book truly kept me on the edge on my chair. Any time I picked it up, I sped through it.
I loved how the author put in real details and only tweaking certain things on the plane that only flight attendants would know.
I kept coming up with questions like “what would I do?” Or “would I have thought about that as an option?”
Please look at ALL the trigger warnings before reading! Hands down one of the best thrillers I’ve read.
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Suicide, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Murder
tlaynejones's review against another edition
2.5
Graphic: Confinement, Genocide, Gun violence, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Kidnapping, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Colonisation
noladawnreads'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
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Blood and Suicide attempt
jonathangage's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Moderate: Self harm, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
gabbyreynolds'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and War
Minor: Gun violence and Suicide attempt
marareading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book has many POVs, but is about a pilot who is given a choice. His family on the ground has been kidnapped. Either crash the plane and kill every aboard, or let his family die. It is definitely gripping watching the entire cast of characters from different positions go through this senario.
Was it perfect? No. It is my favorite book? No. Was it a fun thriller? Yes! Do I recommend it! Absolutely. It is a milkshake read. You want to get through it and find out what happens.
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, and War