By T. J. Newman
Narrated by Joe Morton
Released today!
(5 / 5)
A passenger jet pilot has a heart attack during a flight. The plane crashes, and to make things a lot worse, it hits a nuclear power plant. This book truly is a Worst Case Scenario.
I had the opportunity to listen to the audiobook version of Worst Case Scenario, and I thought it only made the book better. There were some really nice touches, such as voices over the radio, that made the experience all the more immersive. If you can read the audiobook version, I highly recommend it!
This book turned out to be as intense, thrilling, and heartbreaking as the title suggests. We follow a number of different characters, from schoolteachers to first responders to the president of the United States, so we see how the events of the story unfold from many angles. It was well-done though, so it didn’t feel confusing or jarring. So many of the characters were really likable, with complicated backstories and values that are tested over and over. The descriptions throughout the book were great, and the explanations of a nuclear disaster with the resulting trickle effects was explained well. This isn’t going to be a book for someone who might find the theme upsetting, as it had a tone reminiscent of 9/11, but if you’re looking for a good thriller, this book definitely fits the bill.
Thank you to Hachette Audio, Little, Brown & Company, and NetGalley for the free review copy of Worst Case Scenario! All opinions expressed in my review are completely my own.
