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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
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
I picked this book up at my local library, since the premise really intrigued me -- and I'm a big fan of disaster movies and novels. It certainly scratched those itches for me as I blew through it over the course of two days. However, the book was thrilling in ways that are akin to a James Patterson novel -- quick and cheap, and not every thrill feels warranted or earned. There's little background on the characters before getting into the disaster (which begins on page 1!), and the details come across so quickly and densely, that I kept forgetting who was who --even by name.
That said though, the book has a few standout moments that make it more than an adequate summer read. I can certainly see why this one is being picked up for its film rights. (Side note: I'm surprised that the reviews that I've read of this book make no reference to Airport '77, which clearly had the same premise...)
That said though, the book has a few standout moments that make it more than an adequate summer read. I can certainly see why this one is being picked up for its film rights. (Side note: I'm surprised that the reviews that I've read of this book make no reference to Airport '77, which clearly had the same premise...)
A page turner, finished in less than a day! Started reading it in the morning and finished by late afternoon. I loved this one, as all TJ Newman's stuff so far. Intense and action packed but probably not a good book to read on a plane lol
I read this because of all the news stories about the author. While the ending was fast-paced, enjoyable, the characters were flat and predictable. The beginning was violent and unpleasant with no wit. The action was also quite predictable, but mostly well detailed. Very Poseidon Adventure like. I liked her first book more I think.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
This fast-paced thriller is so completely far fetched but still good all the same. If you want a quick read that will take you away from reality for a day or two, this is it. Don’t think about it too much and just enjoy the ride.
TJ Newman has done it again! I’m such a fan of thrillers but I have never experienced reading such riveting and emotional thrillers until I came across her work. I devoured FALLING in less than 2 days and didn’t think any book could match the pacing, character development, cliff hangers, and the thought provoking cultural and societal themes until I read DROWNING. I was deeply moved by each character’s strength, vulnerability, and sacrifice and her inclusion of Hawaii’s language and culture added much needed hope and light.
DROWNING is more than a story of an airplane crash, it’s a story of family, regret, time and reconciliation- these important life lessons are what make the thriller even more compelling!
DROWNING is more than a story of an airplane crash, it’s a story of family, regret, time and reconciliation- these important life lessons are what make the thriller even more compelling!
tense
medium-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
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-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:
No
Ok I get the Apollo 13 vibes everyone was talking about… but this wasn’t as gripping as the authorship first book. I just kept putting it down constantly even though it’s less than 300 pages:/