This was the case in the book The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan. This novel tells the story of 36 survivors who survived the crash of Empress Alexandra due to an explosion with mysterious origins. Now they must survive in a lifeboat for 22 days and for some to live, some must die. The tale of these survivors is riveting and I myself couldn't believe what I was reading. The plot itself definitely seemed appealing from the start, and I was not disappointed. It told an amazing survival story but refrained from being to cliche. The plot thickened and became more drama filled with every turn of the page. The first person point of view was extremely helpful in picturing what the situation really would have been like if the reader was there. Although
