I also loved the characters. Fantastic. The plot sounds like something straight out of a science fiction novel, but Passengers is not based on any book. John Marrs had me shook! ", and I truly was! “A priest I knew once told me “a candle loses nothing by lighting another candle”, How do I get this book? Meet a young Rose Linden as she reunites with her childhood friend, Henry Hemlock, and sparks fly... US/Canada: Disney-Hyperion, UK: Quercus/Hachette, Bulgarian: Egmont Bulgaria, Georgian: Palitra , Russian: AST, Czech: Albatros, Brazilian Portuguese: Intrinseca, Hunarian: Maxim, French: Editions Milan, Complex Chinese: Sharp Point, Spanish: RBA, Turkish: Mono, Australia: HarperAustralia. Who lives, who dies? Start by marking “The Passengers” as Want to Read: Error rating book. I loved the writing style in this book! The sequel Wayfarer came out at the beginning of this year and after completing Passenger it’s definitely going on my TBR list. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Perhaps introducing so many major players meant they lacked depth. Please try again. But as the tremors of change to the timeline grow stronger and the stakes for recovering the astrolabe mount, they discover an ancient power far more frightening than the rival travelers currently locked in a battle for control. I'm really interested in Nicholas as a character and I feel like we didn't get to see half of who Etta could be. It was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Short Story 1970, and won the Nebula Award for Best Short Story in 1969. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Oh my gosh, I loved this book so much! In one devastating night, violin prodigy Etta Spencer loses everything she knows and loves. An edge of your seat read' - Sara. A journey by water; a voyage. Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2019, Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2019. OMG this book is absolutely brilliant! Passenger highlights all of Bracken's strong suits: strong characters, extensive history research, character-driven plot, and shippable romance and keeps readers guessing until the very end. I had absolutely no expectations going into this one and I am glad to say that I throughly enjoyed it! The premise of this clever and well-written sci-fi thriller, set in the UK in a very near future, is fascinating. So let’s just say that it’s the story of a woman whose husband falls down the stairs and dies in a genuine accident. A treasure hunt through time. It's very different from TDM :). 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I had no inkling as to what this book was about because I pretty much judged it from the cover, not having read the synopsis either. Cars with software that can be programmed with the destination, choice of music and temperature while the passengers sit back and relax, eating, reading or catching up on a little work. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. With the help of a mysterious warlock, she must battle demons to survive and find a way home. Although I have no doubt the second book is going to be amazing with the cliffhanger Alex left us with. not really finding anything I liked, until now, Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2016. Plot summary. I have been in a book slump for awhile, not really finding anything I liked, until now. I cannot recall reading a more absurd book in my life. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. An absolute thriller in the truest sense of the word. A captivating (and utterly terrifying) read! For three years, people on Earth have been subject to the will of the "Passengers"—intangible beings who usurp human bodies temporarily and without warning, and do nothing but play and cause havoc. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2017. I bet that sentence enticed you and if it did then you need to check out Passenger by Alexandra Bracken. Now, robbed of the powerful object that was her only hope of saving her mother, Etta finds herself stranded once more, cut off from Nicholas—the eighteenth century privateer she loves—and her natural time. Start by marking “Passenger (Passenger, #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Cameras everywhere are recording and broadcasting everything. Still devastated by Etta’s disappearance, Nicholas has enlisted the unlikely help of Sophia Ironwood and a cheeky mercenary-for-hire to track both her and the missing astrolabe down. I guess it doesn't change that much really. It was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Short Story 1970, and won the Nebula Award for Best Short Story in 1969. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Need the next one now. You decide. Programming has been wiped clean and rerouting to an unknown destination is underway. The story is narrated by a man who wakes up after a three-day ride. You will need to read it on a computer, tablet or phone as your Kindle will be registered. Amazon | B&N | BAM | iBooks | Indiebound | Indigo | Target. The premise is interesting - AI cars remotely carrying people to their destinations have been hijacked and the passengers are under threat. For example, accompanying or picking up a passenger requiring assistance, such as a disabled person or an unaccompanied child. iii. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2019. Something went wrong. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Non-passengers should only enter the airport where needed. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2019, Sorry, this book did not have the wow factor, more of the what, who factor. In the Afterlight (Bonus Content) (A Darkest Minds Novel (3)). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2019, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2019. The idea grabbed me but early in the book I nearly gave up as I realised the premise seemed wrong : every automated vehicle has a manual override for doors or way to smash windows in an emergency. It was completely different than the darkest minds trilogy. "Passengers" is a science fiction short story by American writer Robert Silverberg. I have read this book, cover to cover, and about 5 times PER CHAPTER, I was saying to myself (in my head, of course), "What the h. I felt the same way! The story takes place in the near future when self driving cars for everyone are not only the majority of the cars on the road but will be required for everyone, eventually. Who lives, who dies You decide. April 1st 2019 How have I not read a John Marrs book before this? In order to protect her, he must ensure she brings it back to them – whether she wants to or not. I found Passenger a little slow and confusing at times, but I remain hopeful for Wayfarer. When you want to write a review but have no idea how to do the book justice :'). Thrust into an unfamiliar world by a stranger with a dangerous agenda, Etta is certain of only one thing: she has traveled not just miles but years from home. There are already self driving cars, trucks, and buses, even if they aren't being used to the extent that is written about in the book. I don't think I'm quite as blown away as most people, but it was really good. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Ancien policier new-yorkais âgé de 60 ans, Michael « Mike » MacCauley est commercial chez l'assureur Union Capital Insurance depuis 10 ans, lorsqu'il est soudainement licencié. Part world tour, part preaching, part overwrought dramatic love story, there were things about it I absolutely loved and equally as many things that really didn't work for me at all. The passengers are: a TV star, a pregnant young woman, a disabled war hero, an abused wife fleeing her husband, an illegal immigrant, a husband and wife - and parents of two - who are travelling in separate vehicles and a suicidal man. Read 2,222 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Refresh and try again. I love how Alex Bracken can write something so different from The Darkest Minds, which is an absolute favorite of mine, and yet do so well with it! The Passengers book. 『パッセンジャー』(2016)の内容は？この記事では、『パッセンジャー』のあらすじや結末、評価など映画の内容についてネタバレありで紹介していきます。『パッセンジャー』の内容について知りたい人 … The passengers aren’t as innocent as they appear and now their mistakes may cost them their lives. Now the public have to judge who should survive but are the passengers all that they first seem'a 1970s disaster movie by way of Black Mirror, with a dash of...Michael Crichton...a sleek, exhilerating ride' Financial TimesWHAT READERS ARE SAYING'I was gripped right from the start - the plot had many twists and turns' - Melanie'An absorbing, engaging read that grabs you and doesn't let go, keeping you awake long past your bedtime' - Gisele'One of the most thrilling books I've read this year' - Luke'Marrs is so talented at creating these future worlds that are completely plausible and therefore utterly terrifying' - Kate'Has many twists and turns which keep you guessing to the very last page' - Greta'My heart is still pounding just thinking about this brilliantly twisted novel. Passenger The instant #1 New York Times bestseller!. It was very disappointing and goodness knows how it has achieved so many high reviews. The whole entire book took way too long and there were many parts that didn't need to be included in the book. On this adventure they uncover secrets, learn a thing or two about themselves and find romance. In most cases, items shipped from Amazon.com may be returned for a full refund. Not in Silver’s world. Open up a UK Amazon account, and purchase it through Kindle. January 5th 2016 Going into this book I knew 2 things, firstly it is about time travel, secondly there is a slight theme of insta-love between the 2 main characters. 17: The Deluge" by, "I Live With You" by Carol Emshwiller (2006), "Welcome to Your Authentic Indian Experience™" by Rebecca Roanhorse (2018), This page was last edited on 22 May 2019, at 20:52. Eight self-drive cars set on a collision course. Here's my full booktalk/review: So excited for you guys to read this! I am a huge John Marrs fan.. They were very interesting to read about. Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2017. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Unable to add item to List. If so is there anything explicit (more than kissing? You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. We’d love your help. Probably my favorite book of 2015, didn't want it to end so I made it last as long as possible! But as they get closer to the truth of their search, and the deadly game the Ironwoods are playing, treacherous forces threaten to separate Etta not only from Nicholas but from her path home .