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Flat 378: The Life Game
Ten special young adults are spared from being convicted of murder by entering a death game. They must live in a university flat together and vote someone out at the end of each week. Those who make it to the end will be granted the chance to become elite asset-holders in a progressively automated society. Those who are voted out will be killed and forgotten.
227 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2025
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January 3, 2026
I literally COULD NOT put my phone down every time I started reading. I loved the point of view and getting to read through story through everyone’s eyes. There were so many plot twists and unexpected endings. I’m going to recommend this book to so so many people. It’s amazing! 6/5.
October 12, 2025
Overall Thoughts:
I really enjoyed this book. To give a clearer picture, I’ll break my thoughts down into two parts: the plot and the characters.
Plot:
The plot is genuinely unique — I’ve never read anything quite like it, and it completely drew me in. The premise is fascinating: ten people who have each taken a life — a crime that would normally earn them the death penalty — are given a chance to win their lives back through The Life Game. They’re locked in Flat 378, forced to live together while facing the weekly elimination of one member.
For the first seven weeks, eliminations are determined by votes — contestants must choose who to eliminate, and the one with the most votes loses their life. From week eight onward, the format shifts to a series of psychological challenges, with the person achieving the highest score ultimately winning. It’s a gripping, intense concept that kept me hooked from start to finish.
Characters:
The book brings together a diverse cast of characters from completely different backgrounds. The only thing they share is the reason they’re all part of The Life Game. Being confined together under such high-stakes circumstances naturally leads to alliances, manipulation, and betrayal — which makes for an engaging read.
However, what did bother me slightly was the level of bullying that took place in the house. At times, it was difficult to read, especially because the character Daniela reminded me a lot of my own bully from secondary school. There were a few moments where I had to put the book down and take a break.
That said, this doesn’t make the book any less amazing — it just made my reading experience a bit more personal and emotional. Overall, I’d give this book a very solid 4 stars.
I really enjoyed this book. To give a clearer picture, I’ll break my thoughts down into two parts: the plot and the characters.
Plot:
The plot is genuinely unique — I’ve never read anything quite like it, and it completely drew me in. The premise is fascinating: ten people who have each taken a life — a crime that would normally earn them the death penalty — are given a chance to win their lives back through The Life Game. They’re locked in Flat 378, forced to live together while facing the weekly elimination of one member.
For the first seven weeks, eliminations are determined by votes — contestants must choose who to eliminate, and the one with the most votes loses their life. From week eight onward, the format shifts to a series of psychological challenges, with the person achieving the highest score ultimately winning. It’s a gripping, intense concept that kept me hooked from start to finish.
Characters:
The book brings together a diverse cast of characters from completely different backgrounds. The only thing they share is the reason they’re all part of The Life Game. Being confined together under such high-stakes circumstances naturally leads to alliances, manipulation, and betrayal — which makes for an engaging read.
However, what did bother me slightly was the level of bullying that took place in the house. At times, it was difficult to read, especially because the character Daniela reminded me a lot of my own bully from secondary school. There were a few moments where I had to put the book down and take a break.
That said, this doesn’t make the book any less amazing — it just made my reading experience a bit more personal and emotional. Overall, I’d give this book a very solid 4 stars.
December 15, 2025
A book with a very intriguing plot. At no point can you be sure what’s going to happen in this story. You can almost root for no one throughout the story. I however was rooting for Katie almost the whole time not knowing how it would turn out. You can never be sure if what’s going to happen next. This was an interesting read and it went by fairly quickly.
October 7, 2025
Think big brother but the elimination is permanent!
I was asked to read and review this book from the author which I’m so glad for as it’s a really good read! I’m stingy with my 5 stars and the only reason I didn’t give 5 for this book is because I wanted to know more of what the winner did after the life game.
It’s a future type scenario where machines and robots etc have taken over life to the point that most jobs are now done by them rather than humans. This means the economy for those not in the ‘elite’ levels of life is crap. The game is a way for the players to get a second chance in life and to become elite. Each player has committed murder and accept that once they enter flat 378 they consenting to being killed if they get eliminated. What follows is a psychological breakdown of the characters revealing how far some will go to win! The more players ‘eliminated’ in one way or another leaves the final 2 facing a game that would test their resolve and their desire to become elite.
It’s greatly written with a great plot and bunch of characters! Highly recommend
I was asked to read and review this book from the author which I’m so glad for as it’s a really good read! I’m stingy with my 5 stars and the only reason I didn’t give 5 for this book is because I wanted to know more of what the winner did after the life game.
It’s a future type scenario where machines and robots etc have taken over life to the point that most jobs are now done by them rather than humans. This means the economy for those not in the ‘elite’ levels of life is crap. The game is a way for the players to get a second chance in life and to become elite. Each player has committed murder and accept that once they enter flat 378 they consenting to being killed if they get eliminated. What follows is a psychological breakdown of the characters revealing how far some will go to win! The more players ‘eliminated’ in one way or another leaves the final 2 facing a game that would test their resolve and their desire to become elite.
It’s greatly written with a great plot and bunch of characters! Highly recommend
December 14, 2025
It was an entertaining read. I loved the diversity present in the cast of characters. The plot is simple and the writing style is easy to follow. The story itself reminded me of “The 8 Show” on Netflix. I liked how each character had their own personality and despite the novel taking place in a much more futuristic(?) developed version of our society, there are not many info dumps, so I did not feel bored. Also, I was a bit surprised/fascinated how one of the main topic of the book was “Sleak devices” (A.I) slowly started taking more space in our world.
November 1, 2025
“Flat 378” caught my attention with a very intriguing premise: ten young people, each with a dark past, given a chance at redemption through a deadly psychological game. The concept felt fresh and full of potential, a live game where every week one person is voted out until only one remains. It sounded like something that could mix mystery, suspense, and moral dilemmas in a really interesting way.
However, while the idea was promising, the writing style didn’t quite work for me personally. I found it a bit difficult to get fully immersed in the story, as some of the dialogue felt slightly repetitive, and the narration leaned more towards telling rather than showing. Because of that, I sometimes struggled to connect with the characters or feel the full intensity of the game.
Overall, the plot itself had potential and could have been a fascinating psychological thriller, but the writing style and pacing just didn’t quite land for me. Still, I appreciate the ambition behind the story; it’s an original idea that I wish had been developed a bit more deeply.
However, while the idea was promising, the writing style didn’t quite work for me personally. I found it a bit difficult to get fully immersed in the story, as some of the dialogue felt slightly repetitive, and the narration leaned more towards telling rather than showing. Because of that, I sometimes struggled to connect with the characters or feel the full intensity of the game.
Overall, the plot itself had potential and could have been a fascinating psychological thriller, but the writing style and pacing just didn’t quite land for me. Still, I appreciate the ambition behind the story; it’s an original idea that I wish had been developed a bit more deeply.
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