Summary: Bahrain, 1970. After a summer spent with her parents and brothers, fifteen-year-old Anna is taking a plane back to boarding school in England. The plane never makes it home. Anna's flight is hijacked by Palestinian terrorists. They land the plane in the Jordanian desert, the engines are switched off, and demands are issued. If they are not met, the terrorists will blow up the plane, killing all the hostages. The heat becomes unbearable, food and water supplies dwindle. The deadline ticks down. All alone, Anna begins to face the possibility she may never see her family again.
Based on true events, this is a story about ordinary people facing agonizing horror, of courage and resilience My Opinion: This book had me on my toes. Oh my goodness, it was suspenseful. I was convinced that someone was about to die 80% of the time. It was an amazing read. I have serious respect for Miriam Moss (and not just for writing and publishing a book.) To be able to relive that terrifying experience, and to be able to paint the picture so perfectly must have been incredibly hard. But I felt like in order for her to fully move on, she needed to write this book. It was a vibe I was getting from it. What I think I liked most of all is that she told the reader that the hijackers were human as well. After 9/11, people were terrified to get on a plane, were terrified of anyone who didn't look like them. But the experience that Moss described.... wow, just wow. They didn't want to hurt anyone, but they wanted to be heard and that spoke volumes. It's hard to describe my feelings as I read this book. I think it's one of those that you just have to read for yourself. Characters: Anna---she is based off of Moss. This girl is made of some tough stuff. She didn't cry or act weak. She dealt with everything that was thrown at her. She sat next to a 9-year old boy, and she stayed strong for him. She was miserable and terrified and hungry, but she refused to give up hope. She was an incredible character to read about. Marni--Anna's mother. Now, while the reader mostly learns of Marni through Anna's perspective, there are a few chapters from Marni's point of view when she finds out that Anna's plane has been hijacked, and let me tell you, she is a mother through and through. She stays strong for her two boys, Anna's younger brothers. No matter how much she wants to rage and cry, she is their rock. She's even what keeps Anna going on the plane. To be that kind of person for someone is something that I aspire to be. Rating: 4.7 stars Leave a Reply. |
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