A review by lhodgson26
The Castaways by Lucy Clarke

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

4.0

This is such a captivating and exciting read which gave serious manifest vibes with the missing plane and the secrets of all the passengers on board. I think what made it special was the bond between the two sisters and even after 2 years Erin didn't want to give up hope. Told from the two perspectives set in the present and the past we slowly unravel what happened and even right to the final chapters we believe Lori died. In almost Lord of the Flies it showed how humans can unravel under the pressure and the extremes they go to for survival. Its interesting as with Lori's decision it was selfish to get the life she wanted by keeping the baby after pretty much murdering the father which wasn't even in self defence and allowed her sister to live in torture and believe she was dead.
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