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stephs_cozycorner's review
4.0
Welp.
This book just unleashed new fears I never knew existed. lol.
I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, I couldnβt turn the pages fast enough.
Newmanβs writing keeps you consumed from start to finish. Your heart is pumping,
hands are sweating and you feel every emotion. Her characters are extremely relatable, and you feel a strong sense of personal connection to them. You literally feel like you are reading about real events rather than a fictional story.
Keep in mind if you are a nervous flier then approach this book (πππ βππ ππ‘βπππ ) with caution. I avoided this one for a while as I had some upcoming flights when it first was sent to me.
But, if you can Iβd highly recommend grabbing this book as well as Newmanβs other two π«πππππππ and πππππππ.
Newman has now cemented herself into auto buy author territory for me.
Thank you Little, Brown and Company and Netgalley for a copy of this book.
ktead's review against another edition
challenging
tense
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
4.5
booksandmusic's review against another edition
4.0
Another edge of my couch cushion read from T.J. Newman. I really liked the story (scary as it was) and the action, but I felt there were a few too many characters that were only half-developed. Or maybe only half introduced? If a character can't be a complete person I'd rather them be discussed only in the third person.
spinsugar81's review
challenging
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
mcmath's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
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
4.5
graciec3's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
revelinthepages's review against another edition
5.0
Well, as predicted TJ Newman once again threw me into the middle of an aviation nightmare with hopes that I could hang on for dear life, praying that strength in humanity would prevail in preventing an even bigger catastrophic disaster.
In this novel, a large passenger plane meets its unexpected and unfortunate demise with a crash into a small Minnesota nuclear power plant. What transpires from there is not only a fast-paced suspense filled journey into a potential nuclear meltdown, but more importantly a discovery of what someone can find within themselves when faced with an impossible decision.
The level of research and detail with regard to the highly regulated industry of nuclear power was in and of itself incredible, but that was not the most amazing thing about this book. While you followed along with the thrilling and anxiety ridden portions of the story, the author also masterfully crafted relationships and character traits that drew you in and actually made you care about the people. These characters felt like anyone you would meet in any local midwestern town, and being from the Midwest myself, I really appreciated the portrayal of the people, their values and their willingness to stick up for others at all costs.
The audiobook format was great as well. Joe Morton was the perfect narrator with the best calm but commanding voice for the story. The interjections of walkie talkie type announcements throughout just amplified the ambiance of the situation even more. Great production value.
I expected this book to be great and it was indeed phenomenal. Highly recommend.
In this novel, a large passenger plane meets its unexpected and unfortunate demise with a crash into a small Minnesota nuclear power plant. What transpires from there is not only a fast-paced suspense filled journey into a potential nuclear meltdown, but more importantly a discovery of what someone can find within themselves when faced with an impossible decision.
The level of research and detail with regard to the highly regulated industry of nuclear power was in and of itself incredible, but that was not the most amazing thing about this book. While you followed along with the thrilling and anxiety ridden portions of the story, the author also masterfully crafted relationships and character traits that drew you in and actually made you care about the people. These characters felt like anyone you would meet in any local midwestern town, and being from the Midwest myself, I really appreciated the portrayal of the people, their values and their willingness to stick up for others at all costs.
The audiobook format was great as well. Joe Morton was the perfect narrator with the best calm but commanding voice for the story. The interjections of walkie talkie type announcements throughout just amplified the ambiance of the situation even more. Great production value.
I expected this book to be great and it was indeed phenomenal. Highly recommend.