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mals_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.0
i went into this with the expectation of a thriller/horror story which was wrong — this book’s strength lies in its characters and their journey tackling the crisis of being abandoned in the wilderness while filming a reality survival show.
very much a literary journey, but i really appreciated all of the characters’ perspectives and their differing styles when it came to both the game show and the survival aspect once they were on their own. only qualm isi wish she had done more with Tom’s character? he seemed he would have played a much, much more important role than he ended up playing, but i understand the interactions with him and small glimpses.
it might feel like light work if you’re used to reading exploration thrillers or disaster stories, but i think there’s something rich about the way Braverman describes her characters and the stakes they face, the potential consequences of every decision staring them down each chapter. i devoured this.
very much a literary journey, but i really appreciated all of the characters’ perspectives and their differing styles when it came to both the game show and the survival aspect once they were on their own. only qualm is
it might feel like light work if you’re used to reading exploration thrillers or disaster stories, but i think there’s something rich about the way Braverman describes her characters and the stakes they face, the potential consequences of every decision staring them down each chapter. i devoured this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Animal death and Death
Minor: Emotional abuse
erinoconnor's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I read an advanced uncorrected proof copy - so I’m not sure if anything changed with publication, that being said - I really enjoyed the story. I wanted more and wish there was a more fleshed out ending, but I appreciate the mirror image of the beginning at the end. Some things seemed rushed and not fully answered - I want to hear EXACTLY what happened to Lenny and the crew, while I think it’s probably their last theory about money but STILL! - but I thoroughly enjoyed this read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Animal death, Medical content, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, Animal death, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Medical content, Sexual assault, Rape, Blood, and Sexual content
knenigans's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really like the way this was obviously written by an author who knows her subject well but I personally struggled to connect with the characters. The sense of foreboding was extremely good and all the situations were realistically terrifying which earned the 4 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Animal death, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
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