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2021 novel by T. J. Newman

Falling
AuthorT. J. Newman
LanguageEnglish
PublisherSimon & Schuster
Publication dateJuly 6, 2021
Pages304 pages

Falling is a 2021 thriller novel by T. J. Newman.

Plot

During a flight from Los Angeles to New York, a pilot learns that a terrorist intends to kill his family unless he crashes the plane.

Development

While working as a flight attendant, Newman came up with the novel's plot during a flight from Los Angeles to New York. Newman wrote down scenes for the novel on cocktail napkins and catering bills, typing them into a computer during layovers.

The novel was rejected by 41 agents before being accepted by Shane Salerno.

Reception

Sales

Falling debuted at #2 on The New York Times bestseller list.

Critical reception

Kirkus Reviews called the book "An exciting story with great details, lots of action, and an unfortunately problematic premise." USA Today's Tod Goldberg praised the book's plot but criticized the dialogue. He concluded, "Still, Falling is expertly paced – if you were to begin reading this book at LAX, you'd finish it right as you began your descent into JFK, which is surely no accident ... It all makes for a rich and assured debut."

Film adaptation

The film rights for the novel were sold to Universal and Working Title for $1.5 million, with Newman set to write the script.

References

  1. Davies, Dave (July 6, 2021). "Fasten Your Seat Belts, Flight Attendant-Turned-Novelist Shares Stories From The Sky". NPR. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  2. Flood, Alison (May 4, 2021). "'Jaws at 35,000 feet': the flight attendant whose debut thriller sold for seven figures". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  3. ^ Egan, Elisabeth (June 30, 2021). "A Flight Attendant Drafted Her Novel on Cocktail Napkins. It Took Off". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on November 25, 2022. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  4. ^ Holliday, Kayla (July 15, 2021). "Falling Author TJ Newman Reacts to Her Spot on the Bestseller List: "I Never Dreamed This Big"". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  5. "Falling". Kirkus Reviews. September 1, 2021. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  6. Goldberg, Tod. "'Falling' review: Former flight attendant's debut thriller lives up to the hype". USA TODAY. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  7. Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 21, 2023). "As T.J. Newman Is Set To Adapt Debut Novel 'Falling', Her Follow-up 'Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421' Drops In Hollywood". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 30, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
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