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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
Zugegeben, für mich ist Lucy Clarke eh immer so eine Art Glücksspiel. Es gab bisher nur ein Buch das ich richtig richtig gut fand. Sonst ist von mittelmäßig bis nicht schlecht alles dabei^^ "The Hike" ist leider einer der Romane, die ich gar nicht gut fand. Erstmal konnte man die Figuren sehr schlecht auseinander halten. Ehrlich gesagt auch deshalb, weil sie alle irgendwie ähnliche Probleme haben und es hauptsächlich darum geht, das die eine dann in ihrem Blickwinkel nur auf ihre eigenen Probleme zu sprechen kommt, aber warum die Freundschaft überhaupt existiert habe ich nicht so richtig verstanden. Eigentlich wirkte es sogar so, das niemand von ihnen noch andere Freundinnen hatte und das Ganze eher weiter hochgehalten wird, weil sonst niemand da ist...
Die Spannung wurde leider auch gar nicht aufgebaut. Es war halt klar, ok irgendetwas wird passieren. Es war auch klar wer dabei nicht der Bösewicht sein würde. Aber sonst war die Lösung dann total an den Haaren herbeigezogen. Es war einfach so abwegig geschrieben, das die eigentlich ganz gute Idee und das Potential für die Geschichte direkt wieder verpuffte. Ich war froh als ich dann auch damit durch war.
Das Meiste habe ich ehrlicherweise auch gleich wieder vergessen.
Die Spannung wurde leider auch gar nicht aufgebaut. Es war halt klar, ok irgendetwas wird passieren. Es war auch klar wer dabei nicht der Bösewicht sein würde. Aber sonst war die Lösung dann total an den Haaren herbeigezogen. Es war einfach so abwegig geschrieben, das die eigentlich ganz gute Idee und das Potential für die Geschichte direkt wieder verpuffte. Ich war froh als ich dann auch damit durch war.
Das Meiste habe ich ehrlicherweise auch gleich wieder vergessen.
In the beginning, I was very interested, I couldn't wait to read more. Then at some point, it became a bit of a slog. The ending was fine, the story was believable enough but I think for me it was the sheer lack of hiking safety that really put me off.
The fact that the 3 women are even attempting such a challenging hike with zero experience is insanity. They also seem to be surviving on noodles(?) and turn down fresh fish because it's "creepy". I couldn't help but scream into the pages YOU NEED MORE FOOD!
I kept getting confused about the number of friends, was it 3 or 4, that simply was because 2 of them were so forgettable they were interchangeable to me.
So a 3/5, an easy read, with a decent story but the characters let it down.
The fact that the 3 women are even attempting such a challenging hike with zero experience is insanity. They also seem to be surviving on noodles(?) and turn down fresh fish because it's "creepy". I couldn't help but scream into the pages YOU NEED MORE FOOD!
I kept getting confused about the number of friends, was it 3 or 4, that simply was because 2 of them were so forgettable they were interchangeable to me.
So a 3/5, an easy read, with a decent story but the characters let it down.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
an enjoyable but infuriating read. love a destination thriller, love that this was a different setting to your normal plush Caribbean getaway but the character's decisions at times were just so ridiculous that it drove me mad. But still it was a great read whilst I was travelling.
On paper, this is right on brand for me. Female friendship? Hike gone wrong? Norway?? Sounds great, but wow was it a slog that truly did not pay off.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
Four friends. One hiking trip in Norway. And secrets they can’t leave behind…
Every year, they meet for a getaway—usually cocktails and sunshine. This year, it’s a chilly, rugged mountain hike through the Norwegian wilderness… and not everyone’s thrilled with the change in pace. One of them has something to hide. And not everyone is coming back down the trail.
Told from multiple POVs, this is a fast-paced, easy read—perfect for when you want suspense without too much complexity. There’s a real sense of atmosphere, and the remote setting adds a constant edge of unease.
Although this was my first by Lucy Clarke, it reminded me a lot of Girl Falling by Hayley Scrivenor—so if you liked that, you might enjoy this too. Some elements felt familiar, but the story kept me engaged and delivered enough twists to keep the pages turning.
Not groundbreaking, but solid, suspenseful, and ideal for a weekend binge. I’ll definitely check out more from Clarke.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes