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dancingprince's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
lynguy1's review
4.0
I won this ARC copy through a Goodreads Giveaway. Thanks to JIMMY Patterson Books | Little, Brown and Company | Hachette Book Group and to author Kevin Wignall. The novel is a YA action adventure that focuses on the survival of a group of high schoolers. The plot is what I expected for the most part with a couple of surprises through out the book. The main character is an introvert, but you have the expected group of diverse personalities among the rest of the group.
This is a fast read and one of the main reasons that I did not give it a 5 star rating is that I felt the language had been simplified too much for 17 year-olds. It seemed to be at a junior high level at best.
There is plenty of tension; whether it is with nature or with personalities. There is considerable character growth in the main character. Overall, it is entertaining and interesting. It drew me in and had me rooting for the students. Kevin Wignall also writes thrillers/crime fiction for adults and I will definitely give those a try.
This is a fast read and one of the main reasons that I did not give it a 5 star rating is that I felt the language had been simplified too much for 17 year-olds. It seemed to be at a junior high level at best.
There is plenty of tension; whether it is with nature or with personalities. There is considerable character growth in the main character. Overall, it is entertaining and interesting. It drew me in and had me rooting for the students. Kevin Wignall also writes thrillers/crime fiction for adults and I will definitely give those a try.
saychall's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
This is one book that actually took me by surprise. It was surprising how good it was. I didn't hate the characters. Which is what I was expecting to happen is to find a bunch of whiny teenagers. Even the "jerk" was reasonable. I could understand where he was coming from and why he acted the way he did. He actually was not so much a leader. It is just that he did not know any other way of coping with the situation. You strip away the layers and all you got was a scared boy.
Because I actually liked all of the characters, this book was not only an enjoyable read but a fast one as well. It took me a shorter time to read this book than it did for the characters to be rescued. There was a tiny touch of romance but it was fleeting. I am glad that it was as it didn't really feel like it was necessary or wanted for the story. If you are looking for a good book to read you should pick up a copy of this book. The only thing that you will get "lost" in is this book.
Because I actually liked all of the characters, this book was not only an enjoyable read but a fast one as well. It took me a shorter time to read this book than it did for the characters to be rescued. There was a tiny touch of romance but it was fleeting. I am glad that it was as it didn't really feel like it was necessary or wanted for the story. If you are looking for a good book to read you should pick up a copy of this book. The only thing that you will get "lost" in is this book.
gggina13's review against another edition
3.0
I love a good survival story. This one was exciting because it had a full cast of characters. I liked the mention of seeking mental health help after such a trauma. I’m just not sure that I’ll remember much about it in a few weeks. The stakes were high and the power struggle was realistic but I wasn’t wowed by any of it.
sarahdraper's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book would be amazing to teach to a group of high schoolers.
blogginboutbooks's review
4.0
I like survival novels and this one tells a pretty straight-up action/adventure/survival story. I kept waiting for some LOST-ish twists to explain the improbability of half the plane's passengers surviving the crash, but that didn't come. Instead, the novel just describes all the dangers the kids face in the jungle while trying to save themselves. There's enough action to keep the plot moving along. I did want the characters to be fleshed out more - I sometimes had trouble remembering which person was which since, on the whole, their personalities weren't distinguishable enough. Overall, though, this one kept me entertained. I didn't absolutely love it, but I liked it well enough.
epilieaspiechick's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
My full review can be found on the Epilie Aspie Chick blog!
I so wanted to like this book, especially since it's the type of adventure I enjoy. Unfortunately, I got to the end and wanted to throw this book against the wall. The story is fine and the characters likeable, but the lack of answers and glaring plot holes ruined the experience.
I so wanted to like this book, especially since it's the type of adventure I enjoy. Unfortunately, I got to the end and wanted to throw this book against the wall. The story is fine and the characters likeable, but the lack of answers and glaring plot holes ruined the experience.
just_a_bookish_girl's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5