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hollietoftx's review against another edition
3.0
A really fast paced thriller set within 3 hours. Really enjoyed reading this to be honest.
jessph's review against another edition
dark
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? No
4.0
kim_mecfs's review against another edition
Too close for comfort. I worked in a school that was very much like the one in the book, and the book made me very anxious. It is well written and I liked the themes raised but I just had to stop reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Hate crime, and Mass/school shootings
suehepworth's review against another edition
0.5
Recommended by Jacquy. Didn't like it at all. About a shooter in a school. In fact, three shooters.. to do with prejudice against immigrants. Shooters end up dead. Took place during a 3-hour period on a snowy, stormy day.
aliceh90's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
tonyatemplar's review against another edition
dark
reflective
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? N/A
5.0
Best book I've read in a long time.
Burnham Wood made me cry.
I was on the edge of my seat.
Burnham Wood made me cry.
I was on the edge of my seat.
sarahp85's review against another edition
5.0
Quickest read of the year so far. If I'd had the day off when I started, I'm sure I would have finished it in one day.
I often forget how much I love to read thrillers/suspense books. But wow this was a good one!!
I often forget how much I love to read thrillers/suspense books. But wow this was a good one!!
cchipmunck's review against another edition
DNF (50%) - might come back to, i’ve heard the ending is worth it
debirainbow's review against another edition
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
A fast, easy read - a school at siege. Deals with issues of troubled teens, internet , radicalisation & parenting. Author also deals with the experience of Syrian migrants. The writing is clumsy and repetitive in parts. Great descriptions of how police and teams have to make decisions quickly in these circumstances - some things were obvious to the reader. The author had a point to make - the headlines from the red tops were hard to read. All in all, not really a thriller but a good read.