A review by poetsofsweetpea
The Passengers by John Marrs

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

The beginning chapters were slow but the pacing was good after that.  I enjoyed the suspense of the novel and liked this take on AI.  An interesting multilayered plot with well developed characters was enhanced by a full cast audiobook.  I enjoyed it but it was dark and some of the back stories were tough.  I'd reccommend checking the content warnings.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, Cancer, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Car accident, Child abuse, Classism, Alcohol, Child death, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Suicide, Death, Gore, Pregnancy, Grief, Pedophilia, Violence, Classism, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Misogyny, and Suicide attempt