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A review by sherlene_06
Five Survive by Holly Jackson
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Holly Jackson never disappoints. She ate this one. I was literally at the edge of my seat with this book, reading it every single moment I had to spare. I even stayed up till sunrise when the book started getting intense. I thought the book was predictable; my prediction being: Red had a secret, but oh this book was an onion. So many layers.
And the ending? Goodness. It hurt. Also I hate Oliver (she wrote his arc so well, I actually despise him)
The writing was beautiful, and the way Red's thoughts were incoherent, and haphazard, it was done so realistically. Like Jackson transcripted the thoughts of a real person. It was hard to get into the book at first, but it began picking up the pace quicker than I had the will to put it down.
And the ending? Goodness. It hurt. Also I hate Oliver (she wrote his arc so well, I actually despise him)
The writing was beautiful, and the way Red's thoughts were incoherent, and haphazard, it was done so realistically. Like Jackson transcripted the thoughts of a real person. It was hard to get into the book at first, but it began picking up the pace quicker than I had the will to put it down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail