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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
3.9
the concept was interesting but i can’t name a single notable thing about any character or setting in this book
also they seemed a bit dastardly for teenagers, no? like why do ALL of them need to have tea. some people are just..good people
the concept was interesting but i can’t name a single notable thing about any character or setting in this book
also they seemed a bit dastardly for teenagers, no? like why do ALL of them need to have tea. some people are just..good people
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Flight 171 is a very quick addictive, standalone read. I finished it in two sittings – one until 6% a few days ago, and the other to completion this morning.
One comparison that comes to mind is the vibe of Manifest crossed with the locked-room, secret-spilling atmosphere of One Of Us Is Lying.
Tension built wonderfully throughout the book – Devon's stress, grief and guilt were palpable through the page. She's sympathetic as a protagonist, and does her best to do the right thing.
Tension built wonderfully throughout the book – Devon's stress, grief and guilt were palpable through the page. She's sympathetic as a protagonist, and does her best to do the right thing.
On a technical level, the motivations and obstacles for every character aren't terribly complex, but clear-cut and engaging nonetheless. Emily, as Devon's late twin sister, hangs over the narrative. The ensemble cast consists of well-utilized archetypes, like the valedictorian and the jock, among others, playing off one another well.
The pacing is stressful, as it should be in a thriller, and escalates quickly. Perhaps because of this, though, I felt like I was reading a novella more than a full novel. The payoff still resolves nicely, and to be honest a little unexpectedly - Parker plays with misdirection and red herrings well. Certain subplots were predictable or almost clichéd, but still didn't affect my reading much.
(First posted on my blog Ever Going Journey.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder
Moderate: Gun violence, Alcohol
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual assault
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
fast-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
This book is truly the epitome of the word ridiculous. The plot was horrible, something I would have read when was 12, it was so absurd that it became funny. A good thing that I can say about this book is that it was addictive, I finished it in a couple of hours. Anyway, besides that atrocious plot, ridiculous villain and subpar writing, this book had the dumbest characters ever. The plot relied on them being dumb to move forward, not even a 5 year old child acts that stupid.And don't even get me going on that "villain", because she is supposed to be this very powerful higher entity that can make a plane crash, reverse that in time and can make everyone that isn't a teenager sleep (illogical), but she can't do shit to these children after them snubbing her constantly because her sacrifice has to be chosen for her, be fr. Also, those secrets were nothing, like oh no he is doing drugs, so unusual for teenagers to do that. Also the killer and the ending were predictable. A total disappointment.
Supernatural creature hijacks a plane and gives passengers a deadly ultimatum: choose one among them to sacrifice before the end of the flight or the plane will crash.
As the clock ticks down the creature unearths the passengers deepest darkest secrets.
Lots of twists and turns. Great read.
As the clock ticks down the creature unearths the passengers deepest darkest secrets.
Lots of twists and turns. Great read.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
really loved the concept and setup (especially the first knitting needles scene) but didn’t really care too much for the whodunnit/secrets throughout. for what it is (YA) ill give it 4 stars. fun quick read. love the final destination vibes.