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A review by mello_t
Five Survive by Holly Jackson
5.0
The idea of a sniper watching you, knowing where you are and what you're doing, is terrifying. Knowing that the only thing that is protecting you is an RV that can easily be shot through. A fake sense of security. There is basically no hiding spot anywhere, and the people around you who you thought were friends might hide secrets they would never tell you, no matter how close you are.
The idea of being trapped in the middle of nowhere without a signal during the night and with a potential danger outside. The beginning of the story makes you believe that there is true, real danger in the person with a hunting rifle watching you. The red dot is following you, but when you read more and more, you start to realize that the people around you might be way more dangerous than a rifle.
I loved reading about each character and their struggles, personal lives, families, and secrets. Even a wealthy family that seems perfect has dirty secrets. A poor girl who surely can't do much can do anything; a sweet girl who isn't as sweet as people think; and someone who looks innocent can become the biggest danger for people around them.
I rate this 5/5 just because of the ideas. How the group tries to protect themselves. There are little hints throughout the book, and twists and turns towards the end. It was really hard to put the book down and do something else, I kept thinking about the characters and story.
+ the letter (thanks for making me emotional!)
The idea of being trapped in the middle of nowhere without a signal during the night and with a potential danger outside. The beginning of the story makes you believe that there is true, real danger in the person with a hunting rifle watching you. The red dot is following you, but when you read more and more, you start to realize that the people around you might be way more dangerous than a rifle.
I loved reading about each character and their struggles, personal lives, families, and secrets. Even a wealthy family that seems perfect has dirty secrets. A poor girl who surely can't do much can do anything; a sweet girl who isn't as sweet as people think; and someone who looks innocent can become the biggest danger for people around them.
I rate this 5/5 just because of the ideas. How the group tries to protect themselves. There are little hints throughout the book, and twists and turns towards the end. It was really hard to put the book down and do something else, I kept thinking about the characters and story.
+ the letter (thanks for making me emotional!)