65 pages 2 hours read

Suzanne Redfearn

In an Instant

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In an Instant by Suzanne Redfearn follows the aftermath of Finn Miller's death in a car accident, exploring the moral and emotional choices of the survivors. From Finn’s unique first-person omniscient perspective, the narrative delves into themes of survival, betrayal, and forgiveness as the characters navigate their grief and seek to move forward. The novel includes references to suicide and drug abuse.

Reviews & Readership

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In an Instant by Suzanne Redfearn offers a compelling narrative that captures the turmoil following a tragic accident. Praised for its emotional depth and well-crafted characters, the novel excels in exploring themes of trauma and survival. However, some readers found the pacing uneven and certain plot elements less believable. Overall, it provides a gripping, heartfelt read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read In an Instant?

Fans of gripping, emotionally-charged novels who appreciate complex character dynamics and moral dilemmas will enjoy Suzanne Redfearn’s In an Instant. Readers who liked Jodi Picoult’s My Sister’s Keeper or Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale will find similar elements of intense drama and poignant storytelling.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Romance

Survival Fiction

Drama / Tragedy

Themes

Relationships: Family

Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies

Emotions/Behavior: Guilt