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safekeeper's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Gonna be some spoilers ahead.
Overall, I found this a surprisingly riveting listen, I almost couldn't put it down. It wasn't what I expected (my other Kristin Hannah books are Nightingale and The Great Alone, so I was expecting something a bit more dramatic), and it was pretty heavy-handed at times, but I really enjoyed it overall.
The depictions of grief and loss were believable and felt like they were based on real experiences. Not sure if it was realistic how Lexi ended up with so much of the blame for what happened in the accident (not calling home was a decision they made together, and she only got behind the wheel because Zack, who was way more drunk, was dead set on driving drunk and Lexi couldn't talk him out of it, and she probably crashed only because Zack and Mia were acting out and distracting her), but maybe that's just the kind of irrational thinking that follows a great loss. I also found it kind of unrealistic how quickly Jude made a 180° turn and went form being terrified of Lexi to letting her back into their lives once she started talking to her, and I wish Kristin Hannah wouldn't have skipped over most of Lexi's time in prison. I'd be interested in reading about her descent into, and recover from, drugs, and the other trouble she got into. In fact, this story would've probably benefitted from being told over two books.
Overall, though, I'm glad I listened to this book, but at the same time, while I've listened to The Great Alone twice and I know I will go back to it again, I don't feel a need to revisit Night Road.
Overall, I found this a surprisingly riveting listen, I almost couldn't put it down. It wasn't what I expected (my other Kristin Hannah books are Nightingale and The Great Alone, so I was expecting something a bit more dramatic), and it was pretty heavy-handed at times, but I really enjoyed it overall.
The depictions of grief and loss were believable and felt like they were based on real experiences. Not sure if it was realistic how Lexi ended up with so much of the blame for what happened in the accident (not calling home was a decision they made together, and she only got behind the wheel because Zack, who was way more drunk, was dead set on driving drunk and Lexi couldn't talk him out of it, and she probably crashed only because Zack and Mia were acting out and distracting her), but maybe that's just the kind of irrational thinking that follows a great loss. I also found it kind of unrealistic how quickly Jude made a 180° turn and went form being terrified of Lexi to letting her back into their lives once she started talking to her, and I wish Kristin Hannah wouldn't have skipped over most of Lexi's time in prison. I'd be interested in reading about her descent into, and recover from, drugs, and the other trouble she got into. In fact, this story would've probably benefitted from being told over two books.
Overall, though, I'm glad I listened to this book, but at the same time, while I've listened to The Great Alone twice and I know I will go back to it again, I don't feel a need to revisit Night Road.
lisahall's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0
lifewithmisskate's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
cchapita's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
my first kristin hannah book and i can confidently say i will be reading everything else she’s written. her writing style is so unique and i love how she used 3rd person pov to describe everyone’s feelings and inner monologue. the story itself was moving and made me gasp plenty of times. i feel like there were a lot of character i could relate to and everyone was written so well, they’re all extremely well rounded characters and felt real! i love when am author can do that.
i didn’t cry haha which i think maybe i would have if i would have gone into the book without reading the synopsis and if i was reading the physical book so i think that’s not why it’s a 5 stars for me.
overall tho the character development of everyone was so unique and WRITTEN SO INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFULLY LIKE SHES SO TALENTED SO GOOD
my first kristin hannah book and i can confidently say i will be reading everything else she’s written. her writing style is so unique and i love how she used 3rd person pov to describe everyone’s feelings and inner monologue. the story itself was moving and made me gasp plenty of times. i feel like there were a lot of character i could relate to and everyone was written so well, they’re all extremely well rounded characters and felt real! i love when am author can do that.
i didn’t cry haha which i think maybe i would have if i would have gone into the book without reading the synopsis and if i was reading the physical book so i think that’s not why it’s a 5 stars for me.
overall tho the character development of everyone was so unique and WRITTEN SO INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFULLY LIKE SHES SO TALENTED SO GOOD
utahmomreads's review against another edition
4.0
I stayed up late into the night to finish Night Road by Kristin Hannah (will release on March 29, 2011) last night. I am unfamiliar with Hannah's other work. In fact, I had never heard of her before I won this book from FirstReads.
Even though the beginning of the novel reads like a typical teenage romance and the characters seemed pretty stereo-typical, by the climax I was completely involved in their lives, hopes, dreams and tragedy.
Hannah has written a powerful novel that will scare all parents. Already this morning, I've had talks with two of my children who are still in elementary school about the dangers of alcohol. (We've talked about it before. They're never too young.) I think this novel completely captures that teenage feeling of invincibility and disregard for rules and shows the severe consequences that can come from one bad choice.
It also shows the progress of healing from tragedy, ultimately forgiving and moving forward. Even though the characters are fictional, my heart aches for them. I can't stop thinking about this novel. I think it will stay with me for some time.
Even though the beginning of the novel reads like a typical teenage romance and the characters seemed pretty stereo-typical, by the climax I was completely involved in their lives, hopes, dreams and tragedy.
Hannah has written a powerful novel that will scare all parents. Already this morning, I've had talks with two of my children who are still in elementary school about the dangers of alcohol. (We've talked about it before. They're never too young.) I think this novel completely captures that teenage feeling of invincibility and disregard for rules and shows the severe consequences that can come from one bad choice.
It also shows the progress of healing from tragedy, ultimately forgiving and moving forward. Even though the characters are fictional, my heart aches for them. I can't stop thinking about this novel. I think it will stay with me for some time.
nikkikeyesreadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
reganm1's review against another edition
emotional
sad
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
3.75