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Suzanne Redfearn

In an Instant

Suzanne RedfearnFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020

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Suzanne Redfearn

In an Instant

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

319

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California Forested Mountains • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In an Instant by Suzanne Redfearn follows the aftermath of Finn Miller's death in a car accident, exploring the moral and emotional choices of the survivors. From Finn’s unique first-person omniscient perspective, the narrative delves into themes of survival, betrayal, and forgiveness as the characters navigate their grief and seek to move forward. The novel includes references to suicide and drug abuse.

Suspenseful

Emotional

Dark

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.5

168,502 ratings

89%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

In an Instant by Suzanne Redfearn offers a compelling narrative that captures the turmoil following a tragic accident. Praised for its emotional depth and well-crafted characters, the novel excels in exploring themes of trauma and survival. However, some readers found the pacing uneven and certain plot elements less believable. Overall, it provides a gripping, heartfelt read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read In an Instant?

Fans of gripping, emotionally-charged novels who appreciate complex character dynamics and moral dilemmas will enjoy Suzanne Redfearn’s In an Instant. Readers who liked Jodi Picoult’s My Sister’s Keeper or Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale will find similar elements of intense drama and poignant storytelling.

4.5

168,502 ratings

89%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

319

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California Forested Mountains • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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