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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I really liked the book at the beginning but then it became a bit to similar to a cross between 'The Regulators' by Stephen King under the alias Richard Bachman and Stephen Kings Pet Cemetery for my liking.
Release Date: February 5, 2019
Genre: Psychological Horror. Thriller. Suspense.
Actual Rating: 5 stars
The Hiding Place is a tense and original read that blew my mind! I got the chills, felt the tension, and wanted to scream in delight! I enjoyed reading the authors debut - The Chalk Man, but I LOVED this one. I actually devoured it in one sitting because I couldn't stop reading. If you are looking for a book the defies the genres, one that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, and one with a brilliant and twisty ending, this is a must have for you! I have seen a lot of mixed reviews for this one, but this in itself should make you want to read it yourself to form your own opinion.
First and foremost, this book was very unexpected for me. I didn't go into it blind (although I think readers should) so I had some ideas floating around in my head as to what was going to happen. Boy was I wrong! This book is like a Stephen King book only shorter and a bit more character driven. You may be wondering HOW it's like a Stephen King book and I'll tell you as a spoiler (which I don't recommend reading until you have read the book yourself:.
As for characters, I'll be the first to admit that the protagonist isn't the most likable or easy to connect with. He has a murky past, has gotten himself into some troubles, and doesn't seem to want to make his life any better. He's more set on revenge and bringing down people he feels wronged him. He's obviously also an important piece to the puzzle of the story, and not being able to fully like him will put some readers off, but for me, it's what sets the tone of the story.
Finally, the authors use of supernatural elements within the story is what MAKES the story. There are not many authors that can pull this off in a believable way but guess what? C.J. Tudor DOES IT. And quite frankly, does it well (superbly even).
All in all, I really liked this book. If it's getting a 5 star rating from me that means that it had me spellbound. It also holds a ton of originality (even though some may disagree with me), epic twists and turns, and a whole lot of chilling moments. I really am looking forward to seeing what others think of the novel once it is officially releases in February.
This book would be perfect for
➜ Anyone who enjoys psychological horror novels- heavy on the thrills and supernatural aspects.
➜ Fans of Sarah Pinborough- the one book that comes to mind when I think of doing a bit of a comparison between books is Behind Her Eyes
➜ Fans of Stephen Kings earlier works; Pet Semetary, The Shining, etc. (not everyone will agree with this and that's fine, but this is what I think).
➜ Those who enjoyed the authors debut novel, The Chalk Man
Genre: Psychological Horror. Thriller. Suspense.
Actual Rating: 5 stars
The Hiding Place is a tense and original read that blew my mind! I got the chills, felt the tension, and wanted to scream in delight! I enjoyed reading the authors debut - The Chalk Man, but I LOVED this one. I actually devoured it in one sitting because I couldn't stop reading. If you are looking for a book the defies the genres, one that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, and one with a brilliant and twisty ending, this is a must have for you! I have seen a lot of mixed reviews for this one, but this in itself should make you want to read it yourself to form your own opinion.
First and foremost, this book was very unexpected for me. I didn't go into it blind (although I think readers should) so I had some ideas floating around in my head as to what was going to happen. Boy was I wrong! This book is like a Stephen King book only shorter and a bit more character driven. You may be wondering HOW it's like a Stephen King book and I'll tell you as a spoiler (which I don't recommend reading until you have read the book yourself:
Spoiler
You know how the characters in Pet Semetary want the bring their loved ones back from the dead? Well, it's got similarities to that only we aren't sure WHY kids who go down in the mine come back differentlyAs for characters, I'll be the first to admit that the protagonist isn't the most likable or easy to connect with. He has a murky past, has gotten himself into some troubles, and doesn't seem to want to make his life any better. He's more set on revenge and bringing down people he feels wronged him. He's obviously also an important piece to the puzzle of the story, and not being able to fully like him will put some readers off, but for me, it's what sets the tone of the story.
Finally, the authors use of supernatural elements within the story is what MAKES the story. There are not many authors that can pull this off in a believable way but guess what? C.J. Tudor DOES IT. And quite frankly, does it well (superbly even).
All in all, I really liked this book. If it's getting a 5 star rating from me that means that it had me spellbound. It also holds a ton of originality (even though some may disagree with me), epic twists and turns, and a whole lot of chilling moments. I really am looking forward to seeing what others think of the novel once it is officially releases in February.
This book would be perfect for
➜ Anyone who enjoys psychological horror novels- heavy on the thrills and supernatural aspects.
➜ Fans of Sarah Pinborough- the one book that comes to mind when I think of doing a bit of a comparison between books is Behind Her Eyes
➜ Fans of Stephen Kings earlier works; Pet Semetary, The Shining, etc. (not everyone will agree with this and that's fine, but this is what I think).
➜ Those who enjoyed the authors debut novel, The Chalk Man
3.5 Stars. CJ Tudor is definitely an auto buy for me. I have given all of her books 4 or 5 stars. This one gets 3.5. Maybe a 3.75. I just still have some questions....
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Suicide, Vomit, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail
It wasn’t bad, but it never pulled me in. I felt like at any time I could lay it down forever and not think a thing about it. The ending was not predictable.
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A really well-crafted thriller. Quite refreshing in that respect.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The prologue was so dark and grim, that I really didn't expect to laugh out loud when the first chapter began. The little snippets of humour like that were definitely an enjoyable element to the story. The comparisons to [b:Pet Sematary|33124137|Pet Sematary|Stephen King|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1480069533s/33124137.jpg|150017] are pretty obvious, but it still manages to have a unique enough take, and at times it feels more like a thriller/crime mystery than horror. I felt it could actually have upped the horror/sister aspects more, and focused less on the present day, as that story was somewhat lacking. Without giving much away, there's a reveal at the end that I felt didn't have enough of a build up to be in any way shocking or interesting. But the pacing and characters are fleshed out well, and some parts are legitimately pretty creepy. I'll definitely read more from CJ Tudor.