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A review by blankaurban
Five Survive by Holly Jackson
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
I just finished reading this book and I'm still in shock. Tears have been shed.
I'd like to start of this rating by saying that I think Holly Jackson is one of my favourite writers of all time. Her writing style is so amazing, she keeps you hooked with small plot twists at the end of every chapter and even makes you cry at the end of a book that wasn't even supposed to make you cry. She's got an incredible talent for writing and I can't wait to read her next books.
The characters in this book were written in a way that made you feel like they were actual people. All of them had depth and backstories that made them unique. It was fascinating to read this book from Red's perspective and seeing her inner monologues made me love her character even more. Holly Jackson writes in a way that makes you love and hate the characters so much that they stick with you for maybe even a lifetime. I've gotten so attached to them in these 392 pages, it's insane.
The plot of this book was so well thought out, everything made perfect sense at the end and all of the strings connected. She always manages to create such unique stories with unexpected endings.
Overall, this was one of my favourite books I've ever read so far and I could only recommend that you read it if you get the chance. It got me right out of my reading slump!
I'd like to start of this rating by saying that I think Holly Jackson is one of my favourite writers of all time. Her writing style is so amazing, she keeps you hooked with small plot twists at the end of every chapter and even makes you cry at the end of a book that wasn't even supposed to make you cry. She's got an incredible talent for writing and I can't wait to read her next books.
The characters in this book were written in a way that made you feel like they were actual people. All of them had depth and backstories that made them unique. It was fascinating to read this book from Red's perspective and seeing her inner monologues made me love her character even more. Holly Jackson writes in a way that makes you love and hate the characters so much that they stick with you for maybe even a lifetime. I've gotten so attached to them in these 392 pages, it's insane.
The plot of this book was so well thought out, everything made perfect sense at the end and all of the strings connected. She always manages to create such unique stories with unexpected endings.
Overall, this was one of my favourite books I've ever read so far and I could only recommend that you read it if you get the chance. It got me right out of my reading slump!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Medical content