Hostage
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
400
Novel • Fiction
Airplane • Contemporary
2002
Adult
18+ years
Hostage by Clare Mackintosh follows a flight attendant who faces a harrowing moral dilemma when her child's life is threatened during a long-haul flight hijacking. The protagonist must navigate complex personal and situational challenges under immense pressure to make heart-wrenching decisions impacting numerous lives.
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Clare Mackintosh’s Hostage, a tense thriller set on a long-haul flight, captivates with its high-stakes narrative and multi-layered characters. The suspense is relentless, gripping readers from start to finish. Some critics note occasional pacing issues and predictability in plot twists. Nonetheless, strong character development and emotional depth make it a compelling read.
Readers who relish psychological thrillers and edge-of-your-seat suspense will enjoy Clare Mackintosh’s Hostage. Fans of Paula Hawkins’s The Girl on the Train and Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl will be captivated by the intense plot twists and emotional depth. This novel is perfect for those who appreciate stories involving high-stakes scenarios and moral dilemmas.
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400
Novel • Fiction
Airplane • Contemporary
2002
Adult
18+ years
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