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The Passengers

John Marrs
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The Passengers

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

Book Brief

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John Marrs

The Passengers

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Near Future

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Passengers by John Marrs follows eight individuals who find themselves in self-driving cars that are hijacked. The hijacker forces the world to vote on their fate while revealing their secrets. The story explores themes of morality, justice, and technology’s impact on society.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

55,737 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Passengers by John Marrs offers a thrilling and fast-paced narrative, gripping readers with its high-stakes plot and relevant societal themes. The characters are well-developed and the story is thought-provoking. However, some find the twists implausible and the ending rushed. Overall, it's an engaging read for thriller enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Passengers?

Readers who enjoy tension-filled, futuristic thrillers with moral dilemmas and social commentary will be captivated by John Marrs' The Passengers. Fans of Black Mirror, and books like Blake Crouch's Dark Matter or Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park, will find its fast-paced, thought-provoking narrative gripping.

4.2

55,737 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Near Future

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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