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merkatt's review against another edition
4.0
Overall this was interesting and hard to put down. The ending felt a little rushed for me, and I didn’t feel as invested in all the characters as I would normally like, but it was still a good read. I would understand if it maybe feels a little too real right now, as it’s based on a post-COVID world where governmental control and uncertainty reign supreme. Maybe it’s too close to reality to be fun for you, and its ideas of what could happen in its governmental collapse felt pretty realistic, so continue on only if you feel up for such an experience.
christineasi's review against another edition
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
quossie's review against another edition
3.0
Solid start, let down by a rushed and far-too-simple 'the good guys prevail' ending.
thejade_library's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
staystitchy's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you to Blackstone Publishing, Netgalley and Sara Foster for letting me read The Hush early. This one hits shelves November 2.
This near-future thriller looks deep at society and turns the pandemic and the quest for human rights on its back. I really connected with the characters right away and had a hard time putting this one down. If you enjoy creepy futuristic thrillers that feel like they’re not far off, I highly recommend this one.
The Hush is a multi generational female led dystopian thriller based in the UK. Six months ago a healthy baby wouldn’t take a breath at birth. Since that time there have been more tragedies and now the country is in turmoil. The government is coming for everyone’s freedom and the women are losing their rights. Young pregnant women have started going missing, people are all being monitored and are terrified. Emma is a midwife and mother of 17 year old Lainey. As Lainey finds herself in trouble in this new dangerous world, both women are facing impossible choices.
This near-future thriller looks deep at society and turns the pandemic and the quest for human rights on its back. I really connected with the characters right away and had a hard time putting this one down. If you enjoy creepy futuristic thrillers that feel like they’re not far off, I highly recommend this one.
The Hush is a multi generational female led dystopian thriller based in the UK. Six months ago a healthy baby wouldn’t take a breath at birth. Since that time there have been more tragedies and now the country is in turmoil. The government is coming for everyone’s freedom and the women are losing their rights. Young pregnant women have started going missing, people are all being monitored and are terrified. Emma is a midwife and mother of 17 year old Lainey. As Lainey finds herself in trouble in this new dangerous world, both women are facing impossible choices.
kathythelibraryteacher's review against another edition
5.0
All the way through this book I thought about power and control. It’s a relevant and timely topic. How much control should a government have over its people? Are there events that change those levels? How truthful are our leaders? What drives them? I’m glad I read this one. It was thought provoking and interesting. If you like John Marrs books, you’ll like this one too. We’ll done!
cunningrogue's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
3.75
jacki_f's review
3.0
This is a pacy and confronting dystopian thriller set in a near future England, one which has moved on from Covid but is still scarred by its effects. It is "still tormented by years of lockdowns and losses...the time it had taken to get back to some semblance of normality beyond the Covid pandemics and food shortages". On top of that, climate change is wreaking havoc and there has been a steep increase in the number of stillbirths with as many as 1 in 3 babies dying at birth.
The population is tightly controlled by the Government. Everyone is required to wear smart watches that monitor them at all times. In addition, young pregnant women have started to disappear with rumours that they are being taken into custody by the Government for safekeeping.
Against all of this we have Emma, who is a midwife, and her teenage daughter Lainey who is pregnant. Emma is determined to keep her daughter safe but doing so means that she will need to evade Government oversight.
I really liked the thought that had gone into the way this world might operate and the second half in particular is very fast paced. There’s the mystery of why babies are dying and the thriller aspect is about how Lainey might manage to escape being taken into custody.
However I didn’t love this: the plot is improbable and relies on coincidences (it feels like almost every character had gone to school with another character). It also reads more like a YA novel, both in good ways (it’s fast paced and vividly captures teenage life) but also not so good (people divide neatly into “good” and “bad”). If you enjoyed this, I also recommend [b:The Mother Fault|52768989|The Mother Fault|Kate Mildenhall|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1591924558l/52768989._SY75_.jpg|78826135] or [b:The Road to Winter|27803959|The Road to Winter (Winter, #1)|Mark Smith|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1462187749l/27803959._SY75_.jpg|47783566].
Thank you to Net Galley and Harper Collins Australia for an ARC.
The population is tightly controlled by the Government. Everyone is required to wear smart watches that monitor them at all times. In addition, young pregnant women have started to disappear with rumours that they are being taken into custody by the Government for safekeeping.
Against all of this we have Emma, who is a midwife, and her teenage daughter Lainey who is pregnant. Emma is determined to keep her daughter safe but doing so means that she will need to evade Government oversight.
I really liked the thought that had gone into the way this world might operate and the second half in particular is very fast paced. There’s the mystery of why babies are dying and the thriller aspect is about how Lainey might manage to escape being taken into custody.
However I didn’t love this: the plot is improbable and relies on coincidences (it feels like almost every character had gone to school with another character). It also reads more like a YA novel, both in good ways (it’s fast paced and vividly captures teenage life) but also not so good (people divide neatly into “good” and “bad”). If you enjoyed this, I also recommend [b:The Mother Fault|52768989|The Mother Fault|Kate Mildenhall|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1591924558l/52768989._SY75_.jpg|78826135] or [b:The Road to Winter|27803959|The Road to Winter (Winter, #1)|Mark Smith|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1462187749l/27803959._SY75_.jpg|47783566].
Thank you to Net Galley and Harper Collins Australia for an ARC.
pour_me_ginger_tea's review
4.0
The first book I have read set in post pandemic times with a very dystopian feel. I found that off putting at first and didn't want to read it but I am so glad I did, It is really well done and I enjoyed it. The themes are thought provoking and reminded me of The Handmaid's Tale in some ways. If you are looking for something a little dark that is a page turner, then you won't be disappointed! Thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the advanced copy. Much appreciated.