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A review by mals_reads
Small Game by Blair Braverman
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