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What an awesome read!
Self-driving cars have recently become the norm in England. Their government has pledged that soon all of England’s roads will be a completely autonomous network and that all manual vehicles will be banned within the next ten years.
The first character/passenger we meet is twenty-six year old, Claire Arden. Claire was fascinated when her car delivered itself to her house a few weeks ago. However, the fact that it has no steering wheel or pedals and can't be overridden makes her nervous. Claire is on route to her first destination of the day when her car suddenly turns right instead of left and the car's console goes blank. At the next traffic light she tries to open the door, but it's locked. Claire is terrified. When a voice says good morning Claire asks what's going on. “ The only thing you need to know at this point is that in two hours and thirty minutes from now, it is highly likely that you will be dead.”
Jude Harrison resents self-driving cars but knows there are benefits to having them. He’s composing an email when he hears, “Good morning, Jude”. The voice says he should enjoy the morning as it will likely be his last. “ In approximately two and a half hours’ time, you are going to die.”
78-year-old actress, Sophia Bradbury hasn’t been getting many job offers lately. She thinks about some of the decisions she has made to protect her career over the years. Today she isn't feeling well. Her arthritis is bothering her and her hearing aids are acting up. Unfortunately, her day is about to get so much worse…“ Good Morning, Sophia ”
We meet more passengers. Their routes are also recalculated, the windows turn to privacy settings, and the voice tells them that in just over two hours they will likely be dead.
Libby Dixon is NOT a passenger. Libby hates driverless cars. She knows the damage they are capable of. She walks wherever she can. If she does have to take a taxi, she makes sure it’s one with a driver. She won’t take the bus anymore since they replaced the drivers with computers. Today is Libby's second day of a very different kind of jury duty. Libby was not happy to be selected and hates that she has to take part. Suddenly, the meeting is interrupted. They are told to turn on the news. They see that passengers traveling from different parts of the country have all been told that they may be dead by morning.
Who are these people—these passengers? Is this a case of wrong place wrong time or have these passengers been specially chosen?
Who could be doing this? What does it have to do with Libby and the others?
Suddenly they hear a voice. The voice tells them the plan…
and it is TERRIFYING!
Wow!!!!
This was a satisfyingly twisted tale that I burned through in just a couple of sittings. I was HOOKED. Of course, this is a book of fiction so not everything is going to be completely believable. But that really didn’t bother me. I was happy to be along for the ride.
I thought the story was well-paced and filled with fascinating characters. Told from multiple points of view, we learn about the characters/Passengers and their individual stories. There are also news reports, online polls, tweets, and other social media interspersed throughout the novel which added to the story.
One of the most engrossing and thought-provoking novels I’ve read lately! I honestly can’t stop thinking about it.
I'd like to thank Berkley Books for providing me with a copy of this novel. All opinions are my own.
What an awesome read!
Self-driving cars have recently become the norm in England. Their government has pledged that soon all of England’s roads will be a completely autonomous network and that all manual vehicles will be banned within the next ten years.
The first character/passenger we meet is twenty-six year old, Claire Arden. Claire was fascinated when her car delivered itself to her house a few weeks ago. However, the fact that it has no steering wheel or pedals and can't be overridden makes her nervous. Claire is on route to her first destination of the day when her car suddenly turns right instead of left and the car's console goes blank. At the next traffic light she tries to open the door, but it's locked. Claire is terrified. When a voice says good morning Claire asks what's going on. “ The only thing you need to know at this point is that in two hours and thirty minutes from now, it is highly likely that you will be dead.”
Jude Harrison resents self-driving cars but knows there are benefits to having them. He’s composing an email when he hears, “Good morning, Jude”. The voice says he should enjoy the morning as it will likely be his last. “ In approximately two and a half hours’ time, you are going to die.”
78-year-old actress, Sophia Bradbury hasn’t been getting many job offers lately. She thinks about some of the decisions she has made to protect her career over the years. Today she isn't feeling well. Her arthritis is bothering her and her hearing aids are acting up. Unfortunately, her day is about to get so much worse…“ Good Morning, Sophia ”
We meet more passengers. Their routes are also recalculated, the windows turn to privacy settings, and the voice tells them that in just over two hours they will likely be dead.
Libby Dixon is NOT a passenger. Libby hates driverless cars. She knows the damage they are capable of. She walks wherever she can. If she does have to take a taxi, she makes sure it’s one with a driver. She won’t take the bus anymore since they replaced the drivers with computers. Today is Libby's second day of a very different kind of jury duty. Libby was not happy to be selected and hates that she has to take part. Suddenly, the meeting is interrupted. They are told to turn on the news. They see that passengers traveling from different parts of the country have all been told that they may be dead by morning.
Who are these people—these passengers? Is this a case of wrong place wrong time or have these passengers been specially chosen?
Who could be doing this? What does it have to do with Libby and the others?
Suddenly they hear a voice. The voice tells them the plan…
and it is TERRIFYING!
Wow!!!!
This was a satisfyingly twisted tale that I burned through in just a couple of sittings. I was HOOKED. Of course, this is a book of fiction so not everything is going to be completely believable. But that really didn’t bother me. I was happy to be along for the ride.
I thought the story was well-paced and filled with fascinating characters. Told from multiple points of view, we learn about the characters/Passengers and their individual stories. There are also news reports, online polls, tweets, and other social media interspersed throughout the novel which added to the story.
One of the most engrossing and thought-provoking novels I’ve read lately! I honestly can’t stop thinking about it.
I'd like to thank Berkley Books for providing me with a copy of this novel. All opinions are my own.
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Dita wrote: "Yessss!"
I loved it! Getting my thoughts together for my review. Your review is great. So glad you enjoyed it.
I loved it! Getting my thoughts together for my review. Your review is great. So glad you enjoyed it.
I will read anything Marrs writes!
Great review Deanna, this sounds awesome. I would love one of these cars, but now I'm not so sure lol
Great review.💖 I finished this and will be writing my review tomorrow. So eerie reading this book with my 1000 mile round trips each week. I cannot forget stories like this, while I'm driving all those miles. 😳
Ace wrote: "Great review Deanna, this sounds awesome. I would love one of these cars, but now I'm not so sure lol"
I know what you mean haha! :)
Meredith wrote: "Fantastic review, Deanna!"
Thanks, Meredith!
marilyn wrote: "Great review.💖 I finished this and will be writing my review tomorrow. So eerie reading this book with my 1000 mile round trips each week. I cannot forget stories like this, while I'm driving all t..."
I look forward to your review! I hope you have a good audiobook to listen to while you drive. Hopefully, it will distract you from this one :)
Tina wrote: "Wow this does sound awesome! I could see this as a movie. A superb review Deanna!! 🤩"
I think it would make a great movie! Thanks, Tina :)
Julie wrote: "I loved this one too! Great review, Deanna!! 💖"
Thanks, Julie! I look forward to your review :)
Lindsay - Traveling Sister wrote: "Terrific review Dee!!!!"
Thanks, Lindsay!! :)
I know what you mean haha! :)
Meredith wrote: "Fantastic review, Deanna!"
Thanks, Meredith!
marilyn wrote: "Great review.💖 I finished this and will be writing my review tomorrow. So eerie reading this book with my 1000 mile round trips each week. I cannot forget stories like this, while I'm driving all t..."
I look forward to your review! I hope you have a good audiobook to listen to while you drive. Hopefully, it will distract you from this one :)
Tina wrote: "Wow this does sound awesome! I could see this as a movie. A superb review Deanna!! 🤩"
I think it would make a great movie! Thanks, Tina :)
Julie wrote: "I loved this one too! Great review, Deanna!! 💖"
Thanks, Julie! I look forward to your review :)
Lindsay - Traveling Sister wrote: "Terrific review Dee!!!!"
Thanks, Lindsay!! :)
Antoinette wrote: "Terrific review, Deanna."
Thank you, Antoinette!! :)
Mary wrote: "Wonderful review,Deanna!! Sounds intriguing!!"
Thanks, Mary! :)
Thank you, Antoinette!! :)
Mary wrote: "Wonderful review,Deanna!! Sounds intriguing!!"
Thanks, Mary! :)
I definitely shan't be buying a driverless car, Dee (mind you, they are good for parking in a tight space, which is often needed here in Britain).
Fab review!
Fab review!
Kevin wrote: "I definitely shan't be buying a driverless car, Dee (mind you, they are good for parking in a tight space, which is often needed here in Britain).
Fab review!"
They would definately be good for parking! Thanks, Kevin :)
Ceecee wrote: "Fantastic review Deanna- loved this too 🤗"
Thanks, Ceecee!! :)
Glad you enjoyed it too!
Dem wrote: "Great review and love the sound of this one Deanna."
Thanks, Dem. I hope you check it out : )
Nicola wrote: "Fabulous review Dee! I love John Marrs! I really need to read this one soon it sounds so good. ❤️💕"
Thanks, NIcola! I can't wait to hear what you think!!
Fab review!"
They would definately be good for parking! Thanks, Kevin :)
Ceecee wrote: "Fantastic review Deanna- loved this too 🤗"
Thanks, Ceecee!! :)
Glad you enjoyed it too!
Dem wrote: "Great review and love the sound of this one Deanna."
Thanks, Dem. I hope you check it out : )
Nicola wrote: "Fabulous review Dee! I love John Marrs! I really need to read this one soon it sounds so good. ❤️💕"
Thanks, NIcola! I can't wait to hear what you think!!
I agree completely, I had read the Good Samaritan by John Marrs and couldn’t wait for this to be released. I went back and read The One by him after reading references to it in this book. His books are unique and thought provoking.
I’ve only read The One by Marrs and I loved it! Looking forward to reading this one and his others. Awesome review Deanna! ⭐️
*TUDOR^QUEEN* wrote: "Great review 😍🔰"
Thanks, TQ!! :) <3
Brandi wrote: "I agree completely, I had read the Good Samaritan by John Marrs and couldn’t wait for this to be released. I went back and read The One by him after reading references to it in this book. His books..."
They really are unique! Glad you enjoy them too :)
Zoeytron wrote: "Fantastic review, Deanna. I can't wait to get to this."
Nancy wrote: "This looks great! Wonderful review, Deanna."
Thank you, ZT and Nancy!!
Babydimps (Suzy) wrote: "I’ve only read The One by Marrs and I loved it! Looking forward to reading this one and his others. Awesome review Deanna! ⭐️"
I hope you love this, BabyD!! :)
Kaceey wrote: "Fantastic review Deanna! Glad you enjoyed this one too!"
Thanks, Kaceey! I enjoyed your review!
Jayme wrote: "Loved your review! Loved the book! ❤️"
I loved yours too!! Glad we both enjoyed!
Cheri wrote: "Fantastic review, Deanna! So happy you enjoyed this one so much!"
Thanks, Cheri!! :)
Thanks, TQ!! :) <3
Brandi wrote: "I agree completely, I had read the Good Samaritan by John Marrs and couldn’t wait for this to be released. I went back and read The One by him after reading references to it in this book. His books..."
They really are unique! Glad you enjoy them too :)
Zoeytron wrote: "Fantastic review, Deanna. I can't wait to get to this."
Nancy wrote: "This looks great! Wonderful review, Deanna."
Thank you, ZT and Nancy!!
Babydimps (Suzy) wrote: "I’ve only read The One by Marrs and I loved it! Looking forward to reading this one and his others. Awesome review Deanna! ⭐️"
I hope you love this, BabyD!! :)
Kaceey wrote: "Fantastic review Deanna! Glad you enjoyed this one too!"
Thanks, Kaceey! I enjoyed your review!
Jayme wrote: "Loved your review! Loved the book! ❤️"
I loved yours too!! Glad we both enjoyed!
Cheri wrote: "Fantastic review, Deanna! So happy you enjoyed this one so much!"
Thanks, Cheri!! :)
Great review! I have had this in my pile to read for a long time. I am so happy you really liked it! I will read this in the future.
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Maureen wrote: "Great review Deanna 💕"
Thank you, Maureen, LostKnight, and Ginger :)
Ron wrote: "Heard such good things about this book Deanna - you're review is terrific!"
Thanks, Ron! :)
Paula wrote: "Wow, what a book! Fantastic review, Deanna!"
Thank you, Paula :)
Linda wrote: "Sounds really good, Deanna! Great review. I am adding this one for sure."
I hope you enjoy it, Linda :)
sue wrote: "Loved your review Deanna"
Thanks, Sue!!
JanB wrote: "Great review Deanna! I have this on my EW shelf and looking forward to it!"
Thanks, Jan! I hope you like it too! :)
LostKnight wrote: "Nice review!"
Maureen wrote: "Great review Deanna 💕"
Thank you, Maureen, LostKnight, and Ginger :)
Ron wrote: "Heard such good things about this book Deanna - you're review is terrific!"
Thanks, Ron! :)
Paula wrote: "Wow, what a book! Fantastic review, Deanna!"
Thank you, Paula :)
Linda wrote: "Sounds really good, Deanna! Great review. I am adding this one for sure."
I hope you enjoy it, Linda :)
sue wrote: "Loved your review Deanna"
Thanks, Sue!!
JanB wrote: "Great review Deanna! I have this on my EW shelf and looking forward to it!"
Thanks, Jan! I hope you like it too! :)
sue wrote: "Loved your review Deanna"
Thanks, Sue :)
DeAnn wrote: "Very thought-provoking indeed! Great review Deanna."
Thank you, DeAnn :)
Lisa wrote: "Fab reveiw Deanna - looking forward to this one :)"
Thanks, Lisa. I hope you enjoy it too!!
Christin wrote: "Great review! I have had this in my pile to read for a long time. I am so happy you really liked it! I will read this in the future."
I look forward to hearing what you think of it, Christin! :)
Glenda wrote: "Loved your review Deanna. Sounds like my kind of book."
Thanks, Glenda! I hope you check it out :)
Kat wrote: "Fantabulous review Deanna!!💋😉💖"
Sammy wrote: "Fab review Deanna!"
Thank you, Kat and Sammy :))))
Thanks, Sue :)
DeAnn wrote: "Very thought-provoking indeed! Great review Deanna."
Thank you, DeAnn :)
Lisa wrote: "Fab reveiw Deanna - looking forward to this one :)"
Thanks, Lisa. I hope you enjoy it too!!
Christin wrote: "Great review! I have had this in my pile to read for a long time. I am so happy you really liked it! I will read this in the future."
I look forward to hearing what you think of it, Christin! :)
Glenda wrote: "Loved your review Deanna. Sounds like my kind of book."
Thanks, Glenda! I hope you check it out :)
Kat wrote: "Fantabulous review Deanna!!💋😉💖"
Sammy wrote: "Fab review Deanna!"
Thank you, Kat and Sammy :))))