I can't really say much more without fangirling about this book. No matter how good you think you are at predicting books, try again sweetheart. 3) You will most likely NEVER predict the ending. 2) The characters are very easily like-able. Some things I love about this book: 1) The fact that, for the most part, it's realistic (aside from the creepiness on the moon). Something absolutely sinister is wondering the surface of the moon and they can't exactly explain it.

They all have different reasons for going, but when they get there, they realize that they shouldn't have come at all. It was SO good, you guys! We follow 3 teenagers who've won NASA's international lottery for a week long trip to the moon in the year 2019. The plot is absolutely, as stated before, mind-blowing! The imagery, the settings, the characters: OMG! Alright, I really need to stop fangirling over this book. This book simply blew my mind! Before I get into my review, I would just like to thank the author, Johan Harstad, for developing such an amazing story line. I'll concede that it was probably the more exciting ending, but that doesn't mean I have to like it.

I loved the thrill of the read, even if I didn't like the ending. Although, other people may figure it out before the reveal, I think the idea isn't something overused so it's still creepy whether you know or not.ġ72 Hours is definitely something I'll pass along to others. I like that little hints as to what's on the moon are sprinkled throughout, but it's still unknown enough that it packs a punch with its anonymity right up until Harstad wants you to know. Harstad harnesses the natural creepy feeling of space, the moon especially, and multiplies it by about 100 with the addition of some unknown malicious entity. There's just something about the soundless, motionless void of space that chills me to the core.

I find space terrifying in general anyway, but 172 Hours really brings it to another level.

I didn't find the ending particularly satisfying, but I suppose it's a risk you run with horror/thrillers. I ended up finishing at 2 in the morning and had to keep my bedside lamp on in order to sleep. I spent most of the time reading with my heart racing and a great sense of unease.

172 hours on the moon by johan harstad