The Survivors by Alex Schulman

The Survivors

Alex Schulman with Rachel Willson-Broyles (Translator)

240 pages • first pub 2020 (view editions)

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The Survivors by Alex Schulman is ideal for readers who appreciate emotionally intense, character-driven explorations of familial trauma and the lingering effects of buried secrets, delivered through a haunting blend of literary introspection and slow-burning mystery.

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In the vein of The Dinner and Atonement, an instant international sensation sold in over 30 countries, in which three brothers confront the shattering childhood event that changed the course of their lives. In the wake their mother's death, three ...

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Community Reviews

3.58
based on 1,282 reviews

Moods

emotional: 74%

sad: 70%

dark: 58%

reflective: 43%

tense: 33%

mysterious: 31%

challenging: 19%

adventurous: 6%

hopeful: 1%

Pace

16% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
24% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
39% of readers chose A mix
48% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

40% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
86% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

78% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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