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spanish_chey's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
gwenchen's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
groulard's review
4.0
Marianne's husband Greg died a year ago in a cycling accident. Or did he?
Holly Seddon's fourth novel is a twisting story of secrets and lies, set in a dark world that we know exists but can barely imagine.
A tale of naivety, desperation and blackmail, with some surprising twists and revelations. I found myself constantly questioning everyone's truth, saddened and horrified by the situations in which they found themselves.
I would have liked more detail about the background of some characters, and about the outcome of others, but all in all a gripping read.
Holly Seddon's fourth novel is a twisting story of secrets and lies, set in a dark world that we know exists but can barely imagine.
A tale of naivety, desperation and blackmail, with some surprising twists and revelations. I found myself constantly questioning everyone's truth, saddened and horrified by the situations in which they found themselves.
I would have liked more detail about the background of some characters, and about the outcome of others, but all in all a gripping read.
mandylovestoread's review
5.0
I have read and enjoyed books by Holly Seddon before. But none were are dark and addictive as The Hit List. I read this in 3 parts over 3 weeks with thanks to TBC on Facebook.
I was completely hooked after party one. Part 2 was a bit slower but good bunt the reader the backs stories on the characters and how they got to the places in their lives that they had. The last part was exciting as it all came to a head.
It is a book that you really shouldn’t know too much about the plot before you read it. There are plenty of shocks and twists that will have you reeling. Marianne is grieving after her husband Greg was killed when he was knocked off his bike. She is devastated and wanting to feel close to him again she logs into his laptop. But she is shocked when she finds that he has been logging onto the dark web. And even more shocked when she finds her name on a hitlist!
That is it. You need to read this book to find out why and what happens next. You know you want to.
I was completely hooked after party one. Part 2 was a bit slower but good bunt the reader the backs stories on the characters and how they got to the places in their lives that they had. The last part was exciting as it all came to a head.
It is a book that you really shouldn’t know too much about the plot before you read it. There are plenty of shocks and twists that will have you reeling. Marianne is grieving after her husband Greg was killed when he was knocked off his bike. She is devastated and wanting to feel close to him again she logs into his laptop. But she is shocked when she finds that he has been logging onto the dark web. And even more shocked when she finds her name on a hitlist!
That is it. You need to read this book to find out why and what happens next. You know you want to.
anawilson05's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this one and the reviews certainly warrant it. It's a book full of twists and turns and shocks.
Sensitive subject matters I wasn't expecting were explored but done quite well.
I was hooked on this and although I still have questions because the ending felt a touch rushed, it was still a fantastic read!
Sensitive subject matters I wasn't expecting were explored but done quite well.
I was hooked on this and although I still have questions because the ending felt a touch rushed, it was still a fantastic read!
melaniesreads's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you to Orion Books, Holly Seddon and TBC for gifting me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I read this as part of a readalong for 100 readers.
Split into three parts I enjoyed Part One and the building of suspense around Marianne’s husbands death and subsequently going through his laptop and finding his use of the dark web and her name on a hit list. Part two where we meet Sam who will do the hit felt more of a slog although I did like Sam as a character. Part three was slightly better paced but I personally felt that it came across as rushed in places and the ending was disappointing and not very believable. Covering dark subjects such as immigration, human trafficking and organ harvesting this wasn’t really what I was expecting from the blurb and normally not what I would read but it was still a solid read and I give it 3 stars.
I read this as part of a readalong for 100 readers.
Split into three parts I enjoyed Part One and the building of suspense around Marianne’s husbands death and subsequently going through his laptop and finding his use of the dark web and her name on a hit list. Part two where we meet Sam who will do the hit felt more of a slog although I did like Sam as a character. Part three was slightly better paced but I personally felt that it came across as rushed in places and the ending was disappointing and not very believable. Covering dark subjects such as immigration, human trafficking and organ harvesting this wasn’t really what I was expecting from the blurb and normally not what I would read but it was still a solid read and I give it 3 stars.
jadestar's review
4.0
Enjoyed this. Loved the pace and the format of chapters and authors. Was easy enough to follow in addition to the three section split.
natalier3's review
4.0
I have struggled with this audiobook because of major technical issues on the NetGalley Shelf app, but I have persevered and finished it so I can provide a review. Although the problems definitely detracted from my enjoyment of the book, it would be unfair on the author and narrators to provide negative feedback because of it.
I loved this book, the narrators were strong and gave me real understanding of their characters' personalities. I did feel it dragged a little in the middle and could have been a faster pace to engage me more.
I loved this book, the narrators were strong and gave me real understanding of their characters' personalities. I did feel it dragged a little in the middle and could have been a faster pace to engage me more.