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Book of the Month: The Death Wish Game

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Augustana chapter.

The Death Wish Game, written by Jonathan Chateau, is an enticing novel about Rodney Corso who has lost all value of his own life. He is desperate for an out, but an out of the blue call by a family member brings him back down to earth. Clinging to the thought of a new beginning, Rodney buys a cheap ticket to visit his relatives, but is greeted with a surprising bus ride. Knocked out and confused, Rodney awakens to realize he is restricted in movement, abandoned in a full bus of people, and told to survive. He makes some allies, but soon discovers that not everyone is meant to be in this game for a reason. Despite his first impressions of the game, Rodney discovers that there is more that lies beneath the surface than just making it out alive. Unlikely heroes are all over the place, but one thing is for sure:

Survive the night. Make it to the safe zone. Don’t get caught.

Jessica Manly

Augustana '21

I am passionate about making others happy, problem-solving, and leading others to success with strong communication skills, ambitiously taking the initiative, and am adaptable to new situations. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in English and Communication Studies and Associate's Degrees in Multimedia Journalism and Mass Communication as well as Classical Studies. Life is not always easy, but our perseverance and vulnerability help guide us to success.
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