megisfictional 's review for:

Bullet Train by Kōtarō Isaka

4.0

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i’ve seen such mixed reviews for this book and i just have to say I DO NOT GET IT!!! this book was so incredibly fun and action-packed, i have not read a book that had me this much on the edge of my seat in a while. if you are looking for a book that is just so much fun with a lot of action, super unique and funny characters, and an engaging plot, this is for you! i cannot stress enough how much i recommend this. i think the best part of this book had to be the characters. we’re following 5 assassins on this train and everything is simply going haywire. each character stands out in their own ways, and they all have a way of driving the plot. The Prince in particular, even though he infuriated me to my core, he was so interesting to read about! his personality was similar to Five from The Umbrella Academy, the young but wise one who is kind of a little shit. and the twins!!! they were incredible and hilarious. i can’t even choose a favorite character in this book. i was really in need of a fun and thrilling book after reading the first two books in the AGGGTM trilogy because they were really heavy, and this was just perfect. purely enjoyable. really recommend. i would say i’m excited for the movie if it wasn’t for the completely white-washed cast but nonetheless the story and the plot itself will make a great movie.