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A review by shari_russell
The Followers by Bradeigh Godfrey
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Followers is set in Durango, CO, a small college town with the beauty of the mountains. It has well balanced characters and pacing throughout with a fast-paced, mysterious, and twisty plot.
Molly is a popular social media influencer under the name “Invincible Summer” a meaningful reference to the poem by Albert Camus that I will include at the end of this review. The book explores the dark world of social media and the trolls, haters and followers that are out there hiding behind their screens. It was inspiring to see Molly overcome so much and become an inspiration to thousands of people.
A big part of the plot centers on two women struggling with their separate issues and the friendship that builds between them. I really enjoyed watching the growth and friendship of these women.
The last few pages made me tear up a little bit, which doesn’t happen often in chilling thrillers, which tend to be dark from beginning to end. At the same time, I was shocked at the surprising, crazy twist. I thought I had it figured out, but I was so wrong.
I found this book suspenseful, adventurous, inspirational, and emotional. I was reminded of the dark, scary world that social media can be and inspired by the invincible Molly and the motivational quotes at the beginning of each chapter. So many different emotions while reading this book definitely makes me want to read more of this authors books. It is well-deserving of my 5 star rating. I highly recommend this book, especially to readers who enjoy a thriller mixed with romance and victorious women.
**The poem by Albert Camus that was the inspiration for Molly’s influencer name:
My dear,
In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love.
In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile.
In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm.
In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.
And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger, something better, pushing right back.
Truly yours,
Albert Camus”
Molly is a popular social media influencer under the name “Invincible Summer” a meaningful reference to the poem by Albert Camus that I will include at the end of this review. The book explores the dark world of social media and the trolls, haters and followers that are out there hiding behind their screens. It was inspiring to see Molly overcome so much and become an inspiration to thousands of people.
A big part of the plot centers on two women struggling with their separate issues and the friendship that builds between them. I really enjoyed watching the growth and friendship of these women.
The last few pages made me tear up a little bit, which doesn’t happen often in chilling thrillers, which tend to be dark from beginning to end. At the same time, I was shocked at the surprising, crazy twist. I thought I had it figured out, but I was so wrong.
I found this book suspenseful, adventurous, inspirational, and emotional. I was reminded of the dark, scary world that social media can be and inspired by the invincible Molly and the motivational quotes at the beginning of each chapter. So many different emotions while reading this book definitely makes me want to read more of this authors books. It is well-deserving of my 5 star rating. I highly recommend this book, especially to readers who enjoy a thriller mixed with romance and victorious women.
**The poem by Albert Camus that was the inspiration for Molly’s influencer name:
My dear,
In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love.
In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile.
In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm.
In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.
And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger, something better, pushing right back.
Truly yours,
Albert Camus”