A review by chloerachel
Five Survive by Holly Jackson

dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I will admit the first half of this novel was boring, and I found myself disappointed that the author of a series that I love so much had put out something like that. But I pushed through and wow I am glad I did. It takes a little bit but the novel really does take off. And all that stuff in the first half that isn't thrilling all comes back and makes for the most satisfying climax and resolution. The novel really does a fantastic job of making everything you felt like you were wasting your time reading in the beginning intentional. It's no AGGGTM, but what you end up with is a thrilling ending and a few questions. 
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