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A review by thathappyreader
Drowning by T.J. Newman
5.0
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher but the thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.
Drowning is one of the most thrilling experiences I’ve ever experienced while reading. The story is immersive and believable, full of twists and adrenaline-spiking situations. I may never look at flying the same way again.
The characters are well-developed and familiar. Those of us who fly will recognize each one of these passengers and crew members. The central characters are Will and his daughter Shannon who are on board the plane. Will’s soon-to-be ex-wife Chris is a professional diver who is working on a way to save her family and the others who remain on the plane. Determination, perseverance and strength are key messages in this book.
The are several gruesome moments that are not dwelled upon but are mentioned to provide realism. I am a more sensitive reader and I did not feel as though this was too much for me, but be forewarned. Readers who are nervous flyers may choose not to read this book. The author is a flight attendant- her experience and research into creating a realistic story are evident.
The impact of grief plays a central role in this book and includes the loss of a child in the backstory of a family. The author writes this experience with respect and grace.
I loved that the author has women playing important roles in this book. The more authors choose females in these traditionally male roles, the higher the likelihood that women will choose these occupations.
I highly recommend this book to those readers who enjoy propulsive thrillers or books set around aviation.
Drowning is one of the most thrilling experiences I’ve ever experienced while reading. The story is immersive and believable, full of twists and adrenaline-spiking situations. I may never look at flying the same way again.
The characters are well-developed and familiar. Those of us who fly will recognize each one of these passengers and crew members. The central characters are Will and his daughter Shannon who are on board the plane. Will’s soon-to-be ex-wife Chris is a professional diver who is working on a way to save her family and the others who remain on the plane. Determination, perseverance and strength are key messages in this book.
The are several gruesome moments that are not dwelled upon but are mentioned to provide realism. I am a more sensitive reader and I did not feel as though this was too much for me, but be forewarned. Readers who are nervous flyers may choose not to read this book. The author is a flight attendant- her experience and research into creating a realistic story are evident.
The impact of grief plays a central role in this book and includes the loss of a child in the backstory of a family. The author writes this experience with respect and grace.
I loved that the author has women playing important roles in this book. The more authors choose females in these traditionally male roles, the higher the likelihood that women will choose these occupations.
I highly recommend this book to those readers who enjoy propulsive thrillers or books set around aviation.