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Small Game
Small Game | Blair Braverman
21 posts | 18 read | 14 to read
A gripping debut novel about a survival reality show gone wrong that leaves a group of strangers stranded in the northern wilds Four strangers and six weeks: this is all that separates Mara from one life-changing payday. She was surprised when reality TV producers came knocking at Primal Instinct--the survival school where she teaches rich clients not to die during a night outdoors--and even more shocked to be cast in their new show, Civilization. Now she just has to live off the land with her fellow survivors for long enough to get the prize money. Whisked by helicopter to an undisclosed location, Mara meets her teammates: The grizzled outdoorsman. The Eagle Scout. The white-collar professional. And Ashley, the beautiful but inexperienced one who just wants to be famous. Mara's unusual, rugged childhood has prepared her for the discomforts and hard work ahead. But trusting her fellow survivors? Not part of Mara's skill set. When the cast wakes one morning to find something has gone horribly wrong, fear ripples through the group. Are the producers giving them an extra challenge? Or are they wrapped up in something more dangerous? Soon Mara and the others face terrifying decisions as "survival" becomes more than a game. A provocative exploration of the comforts, rituals, and connections we depend upon, Small Game is a gripping page-turner and a poignant story about finding the courage to build a new life from the ground up.
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Rachiiebookdragon
Small Game | Blair Braverman
Mehso-so

This one was kind of intriguing but it didn‘t really go anywhere….

Read for reading prompts

Library book 📖

3.75/5

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readswellwithothers
Small Game | Blair Braverman
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I took Friday off from work just to have a bonus day with Delilah, who had a weird and alarming medical event just over a week ago that kicked our collective asses. She seems fine now, thankfully, and it was so fun to just have downtime with her over the weekend with great car rides and exploring walks!

I just started this book today with no expectations - a strategy that comes in handy sometimes. 🙂

Happy Sunday! 🐾🤓

BittersweetBooks Happy to hear she‘s doing better! 💕 4mo
CatLass007 🐶 I‘m glad she‘s feeling better. Our fur babies really can kick our butts when they‘re sick. 4mo
bookishbitch Glad that Delilah is ok now. It's extra hard that they can't tell us what they are feeling when stuff like that happens. 4mo
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alecia3dixie
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Panpan

This one was a huge letdown. I'm going to give it 2 stars because 80% of this book is really good. I enjoyed the survivor aspect. But I thought there would be a lot more chaos and more that happened. Also, it just ends, with no explanation of anything.

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TheKidUpstairs
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Today's reading view did not suck. 💗🏖

BookmarkTavern Wow! 🤩 9mo
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she.hearts.horror
Small Game | Blair Braverman
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Panpan

😖🫠😞

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Bookzombie
Small Game | Blair Braverman
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Pickpick

Thanks to @BeeMagical ‘s review I knew this was not going to be a “human hunt” situation otherwise I might have been disappointed. However, I‘m not really sure how I feel about it. I almost bailed early on but I wanted to see how it would play out. In some ways, I feel a little like it‘s a story that just lies there, but yet I still want to give it a pick. 🤔

AmyG Well said. I think I felt the same way about this one. 12mo
Bookzombie @AmyG Thank you! 🙂 12mo
BeeMagical Yes yes yes! I 100% agree! I expected more, but wasn‘t disappointed by what we got!😂🖤 12mo
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Addison_Reads
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Mehso-so

Fast read that was entertaining while reading but ultimately forgettable once finished.

The story is based on a group of strangers tossed together for the filming of a survivalist reality TV show. Unfortunately, the characters were one-dimensional and I disliked all of them. There's a lot of build-up to something happening but no real explanation. I did enjoy the suspense and the build-up though, but I needed more.

AudiobookingWithLeah I felt the same... 13mo
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Addison_Reads
Small Game | Blair Braverman
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Yesterday @LocalTXLibrarian and I processed 88 new books to add to our collection at our library. My favorite part of doing that is I get to check out new books before anyone else gets them, so these 3 came home with me for the weekend. 😀 not like I needed more books on my current TBR, but I couldn't resist. 💚

Suet624 I would love that job. 13mo
LocalTXLibrarian my arms are still sore! 😂 13mo
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BeeMagical
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Pickpick

Book 22📚 3.3⭐️

A quick and entertaining read. But I was hoping for a bit more wildness once the crew took off but it‘s mostly a survival story.

Thought maybe it might be a “human hunt” situation😂 it was not.

5 individuals are selected for a new survival TV show - “Civilization”. Spends 6 weeks in the wild and win 100k. But what happens when the cameras go out?!

Bookzombie Well darn, I was hoping for a human hunt situation too, lol. 14mo
BeeMagical @Bookzombie 😂 a tad anti climactic that way lol 14mo
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Dragon
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Pickpick

A survival television show goes tragically wrong. A tense read that I couldn‘t put down. #Jumpstart2023 @Lizpixie @Clwojick

LeeRHarry Sounds like my kinda thing - stacked! 1y
Dragon Thanks 🙏 @LeeRHarry hope you enjoy it 💚🐉 1y
Clwojick Oooh sounds great! 1y
Dragon Thanks @Clwojick enjoyable read 💚🐉 1y
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CaitZ
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My November favorite is Blair Braverman's first novel. #12BooksOf2022 @Andrew65

Andrew65 This looks a good read. 1y
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AudiobookingWithLeah
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Mehso-so

2¾⭐
This did not work for me. When it wasn‘t feeling bogged down by melancholy it was either painfully dull or overly dramatic. But…the biggest disappointment was the ending. It was super frustrating not getting an answer to the most important question; the one driving the whole story. Or...I totally missed what was driving the whole story.

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nitalibrarian
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Started this book last night.

AmyG I liked this. It was good, an interesting story line and characters. (edited) 1y
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LaceyDoesLit
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Pickpick
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CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian
Small Game | Blair Braverman
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Pickpick

I loved this! And just to assert up front because I see a lot of reviews not mentioning it at all: this book is super queer! Also, the ending is great, what are the rest of you talking about?? A character study, an investigation of a survival reality show turned real survival test, an ode to the beauty and harshness of nature, and a fascinating inside scoop into how these kinds of shows work. Immensely readable, a true page-turner!

Dragon I really enjoyed this one - thanks 🙏 for recommending it 💚🐉 1y
CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @Dragon I'm so glad you liked it! 1y
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CaitZ
Small Game | Blair Braverman
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I got a treat in the mail this afternoon! My copy of Blair Braverman's new book came a day early from Honest Dog Books. It officially publishes tomorrow

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AmyG
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The story of 5 contestants in a reality TV survival contest. I can‘t say much more as I don‘t want to give anything away. A good, quick read. ARC #2 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#AugustARCs @Clwojick

Clwojick Ooooh this sounds good! 2y
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CaitZ
Small Game | Blair Braverman
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Pickpick

A group of 5 strangers agrees to participate in a survival TV game. They each have their reasons - money, fame, recognition, just to prove they can. But the game is not as it seems. Danger lurks when the TV crew stops coming. I like this wilderness adventure story. Braverman developed interesting characters & plausible situations. I do wish the conclusion was more detailed. Some problems were not resolved, but I hope this means a second book

CaitZ
Thanks to Ecco Press and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Publication date: 11/1/22

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CaitZ Whoops - I just remembered this is my #BookSpin book for July, and the 1st book finished for #20in4 Readathon @TheAromaofBooks @Andrew65 2y
Andrew65 Great 👏👏👏 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
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Redhead_reads
Small Game | Blair Braverman
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Mehso-so

SMALL GAME is a story about survival and community. I love a good survival story and for the most part I enjoyed this novel. I thought there was going to be more to it though. It almost felt like there was a build up to something that never quite happened. The ending felt rushed and non resolute but overall it was a fast paced enjoyable read and I would read more from the author! Thanks netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this novel!