Simon & Schuster UK | 1 January 2021 | 304 pgs
Source: Library
This was the last second book I read in 2021. I'm late in posting my "favourite books of the year list" so I'll probably do this in the next few days, my apologies to my dear book friends. Now onto the book review.
To begin with, this book was action-packed. A plane with one hundred and forty-three other passengers on board bound for New York. What they and the crew didn't know is that tragedy would strike soon except their pilot, Bill Hoffman, who's received a threat after the plane is in midair that his family is held hostage at their own house. Bill's choice is simple, according to the (Middle Eastern) kidnapper named Sam that all he has to do is to crash his plane or his family will die. Bill not only has to make this tough choice but he's also not allowed to tell anyone including the crew. On top of it, he may have to kill his co-pilot as instructed. However, Bill does has one reliable crew member in his team and she's none other than Jo, a long-time flight attendant who has a nephew working in the FBI. What will be their plan and would they be able to save everyone and not crash the plane in the end?
The story, though not new, was quite an engaging read but unfortunately I found it rather cliché and unbelievable at times. The characters, though interesting, were often stereotyped and are one-dimensional. However, I did like Jo and find some of her actions brave and commendable. Despite my lukewarm reaction to the book I still find it an entertaining read. I think I'd probably enjoy this a bit more if it was put onscreen and it seems like my wishes are answered according to this source.
It's Year 2022 while writing this and I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and may the new year brings you and your family happiness and good health.
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Happy New Year, Melody! Falling does sound like a book that would make a good movie. And I'm looking forward to our next buddy read. :D
ReplyDeleteLark - Happy New Year to you too, Lark! Hopefully this first buddy read of the year will be a good one. :)
DeleteThis does sound like it would make a great movie.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a Happy New Year!
Wendy - It definitely has that movie vibe in this book. Happy New Year, Wendy!
DeleteHappy New Year Melody. Falling was a book I borrowed from the library and never got too. I think it was over-hyped for me so I wasn't as motivated but, I know many have enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteDiane - Happy New Year, Diane! I agreed this book was overhyped and that's what made me read it in the first place. ;p
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