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A review by vicktorea
Survive the Night by Riley Sager
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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
3.0
nice message
I had some mixed feelings about this. There were so many points where i felt the main character could get out of the situation they were in but just...didn't. Like at any point in real life when those opportunities to escape had arisen, anyone would've taken them so it didn't make sense that the MC didn't take advantage of those moments other than the fact that the author needed to propel the story forward. I also guessed all the twists but i still liked the ending.
I liked the 90's vibe, the creepiness/atmosphere, and the incorporation of classic movies woven throughout the story. I also appreciated the overarching message this story offered; life isn't a movie but you can live your life to the fullest and make it your own movie - carpe diem!
I had some mixed feelings about this. There were so many points where i felt the main character could get out of the situation they were in but just...didn't. Like at any point in real life when those opportunities to escape had arisen, anyone would've taken them so it didn't make sense that the MC didn't take advantage of those moments other than the fact that the author needed to propel the story forward. I also guessed all the twists but i still liked the ending.
I liked the 90's vibe, the creepiness/atmosphere, and the incorporation of classic movies woven throughout the story. I also appreciated the overarching message this story offered; life isn't a movie but you can live your life to the fullest and make it your own movie - carpe diem!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Car accident, and Murder
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit and Suicide attempt