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desidoubleu's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was one heck of a gripping story! The first book I read by her was “the drowning” and I couldn’t put it down! The next book was “the falling” which was good, but not as much as the first. This book though…. Wow! It definitely made a comeback after that last one.
I actually found myself tearing up at the end as well. I was able to put myself in their position as a mother/friend and it tub at me in all different ways.
I love T.J Newmans’ books!
I actually found myself tearing up at the end as well. I was able to put myself in their position as a mother/friend and it tub at me in all different ways.
I love T.J Newmans’ books!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Terminal illness, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer
lyzz's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer and Mental illness
This book depicts a plane crashing into a nuclear plant. I do not believe anyone on the plane survive and there are descriptions of the plane/people found. There are also descriptions of how the plane impacted folks on the ground. The plane crash happens in the first chapter. Additionally, this book discusses the race to prevent a nuclear meltdown and has discussion of radiation injury/burns.schnaucl's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I enjoyed it, although especially at the beginning I think maybe fewer points of view would have helped. I knew it would all come together but it still felt like a lot of people to keep track of. I do think it was a good idea to start with the plane though so the reader never wonders if terrorism is involved.
There was some valorization of small town life and a bit of if only the two sides both could talk to each other which I find I don't have much patience for these days.
I wonder if the first book also has underwater welding.
I wonder if the first book also has underwater welding.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Car accident
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer and Child death
justcallmeemily's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book had me stressed the entire time & after I finished it I had to utilize my emotional regulation skills so I wouldn't end up sobbing. This book was the closest yet to making me cry & I'd say that's worth 5 stars all on it's own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Terminal illness
sarahb919's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
Outstanding! Fantastic! A wild ride from start to finish! Truly the worst of scenarios! 10/10 would recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Terminal illness, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer, Sexism, Abandonment, and Classism
mstjohn813's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer
yvo_about_books's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
4.5
Finished reading: August 3rd 2024
*** A copy of this book was kindly provided to me by Netgalley and Hachette Audio in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! ***
I'm a big fan of T.J. Newman's thrillers, so I couldn't resist requesting an audio ARC when I saw it pop up on Netgalley. I was over the moon to be actually approved, and I've been excited to start listening to it ever since. I tend like my thrillers on the fast and engaging side, and this is exactly the type of thriller T.J. Newman always seems to offer. Worst Case Scenario is no exception to that rule and offers us an exhilarating race against the clock, where more is at stake than ever before. WHAT a read!
I love how the author always incorporates a plane theme in her books. Plane crashes and disasters on board are maybe not something you want to read about when you are about to board a plane yourself, but they do make for excellent thriller material! Worst Case Scenario takes this theme to the next level, and focuses not only on a plane crash (which is bad enough on its own), but also what can happen if the plane crashes into the worst possible location: a nuclear power plant. Spoiler: a possible global nuclear disaster, that's what! This time around the plane crash plays only a minor role in the plot, and the main focus is on the aftermath.
It's true that I don't exactly listen to a lot of audiobooks; not because I don't enjoy them, but because it takes me twice as long to get through a story this way. Sometimes it's worth it though, and I'm definitely glad I got to experience Worst Case Scenario in this format. The narrator Joe Morton has a voice that is easy to listen to and he is able to portray the different POVs in a way that made it easy to understand which character was in the spotlight. I particularly liked the special effects whenever he narrated a megaphone/radio conversation or announcement; it added an authentic feel to the situation.
Worst Case Scenario uses a multiple POV structure, and there are quite a lot of characters in play. Initially it was a bit daunting especially on audio, but as soon as I decided to just sit back and let the story wash over me it became easier. With everything that is happening after the plane crash, it becomes quite easy to start keeping the different key characters in play apart, and it is very easy to start rooting for them along the way. This book isn't all disaster, emergency and survival, as there is also some focus on the background of the characters and their own struggles along the way.
What I particularly loved about this story was how it showed how a town came together to help each other after the crash, working together to get it done. The same goes for the people at the power plant itself of course, and then we have the situation on the bridge with the firefighters. This story showed humanity in a crisis, and how hope can be found when everything seems lost... And difficult sacrifices that have to be made along the way. Without doubt a powerful message!
If you like your thrillers on the dark, twisted and exhilarating side, you will definitely enjoy this race against the clock to stop a nuclear disaster. Worst Case Scenario is yet another successful thriller and has only reconfirmed my love for T.J. Newman's writing.
*** A copy of this book was kindly provided to me by Netgalley and Hachette Audio in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! ***
I'm a big fan of T.J. Newman's thrillers, so I couldn't resist requesting an audio ARC when I saw it pop up on Netgalley. I was over the moon to be actually approved, and I've been excited to start listening to it ever since. I tend like my thrillers on the fast and engaging side, and this is exactly the type of thriller T.J. Newman always seems to offer. Worst Case Scenario is no exception to that rule and offers us an exhilarating race against the clock, where more is at stake than ever before. WHAT a read!
I love how the author always incorporates a plane theme in her books. Plane crashes and disasters on board are maybe not something you want to read about when you are about to board a plane yourself, but they do make for excellent thriller material! Worst Case Scenario takes this theme to the next level, and focuses not only on a plane crash (which is bad enough on its own), but also what can happen if the plane crashes into the worst possible location: a nuclear power plant. Spoiler: a possible global nuclear disaster, that's what! This time around the plane crash plays only a minor role in the plot, and the main focus is on the aftermath.
It's true that I don't exactly listen to a lot of audiobooks; not because I don't enjoy them, but because it takes me twice as long to get through a story this way. Sometimes it's worth it though, and I'm definitely glad I got to experience Worst Case Scenario in this format. The narrator Joe Morton has a voice that is easy to listen to and he is able to portray the different POVs in a way that made it easy to understand which character was in the spotlight. I particularly liked the special effects whenever he narrated a megaphone/radio conversation or announcement; it added an authentic feel to the situation.
Worst Case Scenario uses a multiple POV structure, and there are quite a lot of characters in play. Initially it was a bit daunting especially on audio, but as soon as I decided to just sit back and let the story wash over me it became easier. With everything that is happening after the plane crash, it becomes quite easy to start keeping the different key characters in play apart, and it is very easy to start rooting for them along the way. This book isn't all disaster, emergency and survival, as there is also some focus on the background of the characters and their own struggles along the way.
What I particularly loved about this story was how it showed how a town came together to help each other after the crash, working together to get it done. The same goes for the people at the power plant itself of course, and then we have the situation on the bridge with the firefighters. This story showed humanity in a crisis, and how hope can be found when everything seems lost... And difficult sacrifices that have to be made along the way. Without doubt a powerful message!
If you like your thrillers on the dark, twisted and exhilarating side, you will definitely enjoy this race against the clock to stop a nuclear disaster. Worst Case Scenario is yet another successful thriller and has only reconfirmed my love for T.J. Newman's writing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail