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amy_the_librarian's review against another edition
4.0
I started this book while relaxing in the hot tub and I literally could not stop reading this book. Each chapter is narrated by a different character and is filled with flashbacks. The big question is "what happened on the night that Phoebe Dean died in a car accident?" With so many twists and turns, unreliable narrators and more, I was left guessing until the very end. While I could do a little bit of guessing as to what happened on the night of the accident, I was still surprised at everything that happened. I loved this book and highly recommend reading it!
abercrombie1986's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
this one is the epitome of disfunction. A group of high schoolers are linked by a car accident and a death in this twisty roller coaster ride.
Told in the present leading up to 10 year anniversary and in the past leading up to the accident, it starts out character driven and ends with an explosion.
It was quite the slow burn up until the end, but a solid debut novel.
Told in the present leading up to 10 year anniversary and in the past leading up to the accident, it starts out character driven and ends with an explosion.
It was quite the slow burn up until the end, but a solid debut novel.
cornmaven's review against another edition
4.0
Many thanks to Poisoned Pen Press for providing an advanced copy of this story about kids in high school who are forever scarred by an accident on a bridge following a party with lots of alcohol. Tate writes this story with all of the characters in the small town frozen in time psychological as a result of the accident. No one has moved forward in their lives - dreams about life are shattered and discarded, parents are in deep grief a decade later. Only one kid has made it out of the town.
They are all brought together again for a 10 year memorial event, and secrets and the truth are eventually revealed as the big day approaches. It was hard to read a story involving adults who are stuck as their annoying teenage selves, but that was the truth of their characters. Worth a read.
They are all brought together again for a 10 year memorial event, and secrets and the truth are eventually revealed as the big day approaches. It was hard to read a story involving adults who are stuck as their annoying teenage selves, but that was the truth of their characters. Worth a read.
heavahh's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ashtonlarochelle's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
brooke_dayvee's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mnvandertoots's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
stephroni456's review against another edition
3.0
**This book will be published on 1/30/2024!**
I received this e-book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and the author/publisher for the copy!
Throughout Twenty-Seven Minutes, we follow several characters 10 years after a fatal and tragic accident in their small hometown. We find out that Grant waited 27 minutes to call for help after a car accident, which resulted in his sister, Phoebe's, death. Although a story was weaved and made to be believed, someone knows what really happened that night. Could the 1o year memorial be the time to reveal the truth of what happened?
Although I only gave this one 3 stars, I did enjoy this book! Ashley Tate kept us on our toes at the end of every chapter and built up the suspense all the way to the last chapters.
I received this e-book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and the author/publisher for the copy!
Throughout Twenty-Seven Minutes, we follow several characters 10 years after a fatal and tragic accident in their small hometown. We find out that Grant waited 27 minutes to call for help after a car accident, which resulted in his sister, Phoebe's, death. Although a story was weaved and made to be believed, someone knows what really happened that night. Could the 1o year memorial be the time to reveal the truth of what happened?
Although I only gave this one 3 stars, I did enjoy this book! Ashley Tate kept us on our toes at the end of every chapter and built up the suspense all the way to the last chapters.