The Passengers

Books | Fiction / Science Fiction / Action & Adventure

4.2

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John Marrs

You're riding in your self-driving car when suddenly the doors lock, the route changes and you have lost all control. Then, a mysterious voice tells you, "You are going to die." Just as self-driving cars become the trusted, safer norm, eight people find themselves in this terrifying situation, including a faded TV star, a pregnant young woman, an abused wife fleeing her husband, an undocumented immigrant, a husband and wife, and a suicidal man. From cameras hidden in their cars, their panic is broadcast to millions of people around the world. But the public will show their true colors when they are asked, Which of these people should we save?...And who should we kill first?

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Author

John Marrs

Pages

352

Publisher

Penguin

Published Date

2019

ISBN

1984806971 9781984806970

Ratings

Google: 4

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"3.5⭐️"

Sher Free✌️

"Twisty!!! So many things happened that I never saw coming. Now… Jude, Noah… Alex!! Whaaatt?!! I loved Libby’s character who continually stood up for what she believed in. I also really enjoyed how the author gave us a great background full of detail on all passengers and gave us an ending that closed up everything. The references to The One were nicely done. (The One and The Passengers are stand alone novels that take place in the same world. It is recommended that The One is read before The Passengers if you choose to read them both!) "

Jama Glenn

"Set in the same timeframe of The One, this book has so many unexpected plot twists. So good!"

Jill Laurey

"Page 156 though…"

G ✏️

"Solid book. Interesting story. Fun read. "

Sarah Beausoleil

"This book was great with all the twists and turns developing throughout the book. I loved it from beginning till the very end."

isa 1016

"Timely, spooky, “what-if” scenario. Really makes you think while holding you on the edge of your seat. Loved every dip and stomach-lurching moment. "

Tracey Jaye

"The Passengers by John Marrs is a gripping and fast-paced thriller that explores the potential dangers of self-driving cars. The story follows eight passengers who are locked inside their autonomous vehicles and forced to play a deadly game orchestrated by an unknown hacker. With their lives on the line, the passengers must race against time to uncover the hacker's identity and save themselves. While the concept of the book is intriguing and the plot is well-paced, as someone who works in IT I found some of the technical aspects of the story to be a bit tacky or exaggerated. The book is clearly written with a layperson audience in mind, and some of the technological details may not be entirely accurate or plausible. That being said, Marrs does a good job of keeping the reader engaged with his skillful use of suspense and multiple perspectives. Each passenger's backstory is revealed through a series of flashbacks, which adds depth and complexity to the characters. The ending of the book is surprising and satisfying, wrapping up the story in a neat and unexpected way. Overall, while The Passengers may not be entirely realistic in its portrayal of technology and cybersecurity, it's still an enjoyable and thrilling read. If you're looking for a fast-paced thriller with plenty of twists and turns, then The Passengers is definitely worth a look."