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Review: 133 Hours by Zach Abrams

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I'm delighted to share my review of  133 Hours , a fast-paced, gripping thriller by Zach Abrams . A big thank you goes to Rachel's Random Resources for the opportunity to join this publication day push tour. Wow, what a rollercoaster! What can I say? First of all, I must admit that I read 133 Hours in two sittings – meaning two very late nights spent reading! I rarely get to do this, and I enjoyed every minute of it.  Secondly, I don’t normally enjoy novels written in first person, nor do I like present tense in fiction. This novel has both, and yet I was hooked from the first page. The pace of the plot, the main character’s deeply-portrayed emotions, and the many twists and turns make this an unforgettable read. I do love fast-paced thrillers, but this beats many I’ve read over the years. The pace is relentless, and at the end of each chapter (meaning: hour), you just want to read on.  We first encounter Briony at Glasgow Central Station, and immediately w...