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meegreads's review against another edition
tense
fast-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
1.5
So many issues with this: poor representation, predictable, not well written (pacing slowed after halfway and nothing was ever at risk or gained), multi perspective was weird, why was a character literally called Big Daddy???
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Racism
thespinystacks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
2.0
First, let me start with the good - the adrenaline you get while reading this book is unparalleled for anything I’ve read in awhile. The descriptions of the cockpit, the attendant’s station, and general aircraft design are so realistic you can literally picture yourself there.
However, I hold little to no weight in any of that when we’ve gone ahead and played into the most basic, derivative stereotypes.
I found it deeply upsetting.
I want to be clear, I am a white female - I know my privilege, I work hard to be sensitive to the feelings of people who experience the world differently to me.
I don’t think that the white, affluent community did anything positive with this, and I’m so disappointed.
However, I hold little to no weight in any of that when we’ve gone ahead and played into the most basic, derivative stereotypes.
I found it deeply upsetting.
I want to be clear, I am a white female - I know my privilege, I work hard to be sensitive to the feelings of people who experience the world differently to me.
I don’t think that the white, affluent community did anything positive with this, and I’m so disappointed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Racism, Violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Racial slurs, Violence, Blood, and Vomit
ingomiel's review
I browse the whole book the writing is so bad it's so unreadable I'm just so angry that my money was wasted on this book that was so hyped on. If you have to read this just get it from the library
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
my_plant_library's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Suicide, and Violence
Moderate: Death and Racism
christinesreads's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- 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? It's complicated
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Racism, Violence, and Blood
onkenzisshelf's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
What I Liked:
- Super fast pacing - I listened to it and usually take a month to listen to an audiobook - this took me 3 days.
- The narrator on audio was fabulous
- I really connected with all of the characters, even the bad guys
- Contained twists that I didn't see coming!
You Should Read If You Like:
- Suspenseful books
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Racism, Suicide, Violence, and Murder
weeta's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- 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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Islamophobia
Minor: Death, Gore, Racism, Car accident, and Suicide attempt
thenovelbookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I dare you to put this book down after the first page!
Falling is the debut novel from TJ Newman, former flight attendant, and takes the reader on a thrill ride up in the skies and a hold your breath race on the ground.
As much as a pilot's family could be kidnapped for blackmail against a full planeload of passengers, the only thing that held me back from really enjoying this thriller is the I found it just a little unbelievable that there wouldn't be backup procedures, more thorough background checks, just more protection against this happening.
Doubts aside, Falling sucks you in from the first page, and until it's safe to land to won't want to put this book down!
This book was sent to me by BetterReading and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Falling is the debut novel from TJ Newman, former flight attendant, and takes the reader on a thrill ride up in the skies and a hold your breath race on the ground.
As much as a pilot's family could be kidnapped for blackmail against a full planeload of passengers, the only thing that held me back from really enjoying this thriller is the I found it just a little unbelievable that there wouldn't be backup procedures, more thorough background checks, just more protection against this happening.
Doubts aside, Falling sucks you in from the first page, and until it's safe to land to won't want to put this book down!
This book was sent to me by BetterReading and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Gun violence, Racism, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, and Car accident