The Passengers

by John Marrs

[shannonmiz]

You can find the full review and all the fancy and/or randomness that accompanies it at It Starts at Midnight .

This is one delightfully messed up book that kept me guessing throughout! And look- you will question your humanity as you fly through the pages, because okay, the entire premise is horrifying, and I promise, it fully delivers. 

Here's the thing: you need to go into this as blind as possible. There are twists upon twists, and just when you think you know where things are going.. you're wrong because more twists. It's awesome like that. But again, this is why you need to know as little as possible! I was honestly amazed how the author was able to make such a huge cast of characters worth caring about. Yes, there is one main character, but we learn a lot about side characters, and they're equally important. 

And then there's my favorite part: The Passengers is one of the most thought-provoking, terrifyingly plausible books I have ever read. There's commentary on social media, on mob mentality, racism, classism, sexism, and just about every other unhealthy function of society. And the moral gray areas are so prevalent they'll make you question everything you thought you knew- about society and your own choices. Because make no mistake, this book will ask you to make your own decisions along the way; you simply can't help but do so. And as you read this thrilling, unputdownable novel, you'll find yourself in the main character's shoes more than once.  

Bottom Line: It's a must-read for anyone who can handle the gritty content. The excitement and surprises are on full blast, but it also is a stunning analysis on both these characters, and humanity as a whole.