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readingrockk's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
dhasenkampf's review
2.5
This book had so much potential, but it didn't work out for me. I think it was way, way too long. Usually in a thriller I think there isn't enough character development, but here there was the opposite problem. We kept hearing about the characters' pasts, and problems, and fears, and plans for the future, and I just didn't care. I needed more action and less talking. I had to set this book down around the 30% mark because of life stuff, and completely forgot to pick it back up for more than a week. That was how not thrilling it was.
booksxbarbells's review
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
leenhoutsm's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
smilesgiggle's review
2.0
It was going so good - up until 40% in. And I was out. I did not care for the extreme game show aspect of the plot.
moodymadi's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
jamieellen's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
i haven't read a good thriller in so long. this was exactly what i needed to get me out of a slump. i saw someone raving about this online and almost immediately started reading after i heard the premise. i love the cruise setting mixed with a lord of the flies type plot. it was the perfect fusion of a survival thriller and mystery. and i truly never knew what was going to come next. there were twists left and right and i am OBSESSED with the ending. felt very much like a final destination/escape room ending. i was very much a fan of the way caroline's character developed toward the end with literally everyone GASLIGHTING HER. also francine i love you girl, even despite that twist! i would have loved the chapters to be titled like 'day 14' or something like that though, as i was genuinely losing track.
bibliophile1995's review
4.75
Honestly a great read. It's super fast pace and the chapters are extremely short.
I really enjoyed the ending, although it did feel a little rushed.
Wasn't a fan of all the inner diaglogue about the sister and dad. Honestly could've done without that completely.
But whether you like the ending or not, it's a very unique book that you will think about for months and likely never forget... which always makes a book worth reading
I really enjoyed the ending, although it did feel a little rushed.
Wasn't a fan of all the inner diaglogue about the sister and dad. Honestly could've done without that completely.
But whether you like the ending or not, it's a very unique book that you will think about for months and likely never forget... which always makes a book worth reading
jenndub34's review
5.0
4.5 ⭐️ Intrigued from chapter 1. One of those books that you need to find out what happened and then you might be happy or upset when you find out