Devon Taylor
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- Teokset
- 3
- Jäseniä
- 75
- Suosituimmuussija
- #235,804
- Arvio (tähdet)
- 3.5
- Kirja-arvosteluja
- 2
- ISBN:t
- 10
Four friends vow to always find their way back to each other as they spend their last summer together before their last year in high school. When a storm rolls in during their get together on a hill, a plane comes out of nowhere and crashes right where they're standing. It's panic pure, and one of them is carried away by a masked survivor of the crash. When the three remaining friends wake up to find themselves in a hospital and under tight control, it's clear that something isn't right. And no one seems to know anything about the masked person who carried away their friend.
This one is a mix of science fiction, mystery, horror and paranormal. It's told from several points of view, and that works very well, since there is a lot going on and even more secrets behind those events. The beginning runs along a bit slow as the basis for each friend is, more or less, laid. It hopped around a bit too much for my taste as I didn't seem to really gain a connection to any of them before the weirdness sets in. Also, there are hints and bread crumbs in these first chapters, which weren't too hard to place. Still, it's definitely an intriguing, original read.
The science fiction elements fall in with a lovely dab between reality and imagination, making it hard to guess which direction the entire thing is really headed. And even this proves to be a surprise. The friends, as said, didn't gain enough depth for me to feel really connected to any of them, but that didn't hurt the plot as it twists and turns in sinister, unexpected or even strange directions. It's fun to try to guess where it's going, knowing that the outcome will still not be as expected. So, it's really intriguing on that front. It's definitely enjoying to read. I received a complimentary copy and found this one packed with tension.… (lisätietoja)