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Hide by Kiersten White

17 reviews

ecn's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I originally wanted to read this book bc a reoccurring nightmare I had as a child was being chased/having to hide in an amusement park. I thought this was going to be SO tense and scare me but it was more of a mystery/thriller than a dark horror. I really liked it, but it stopped being tense about halfway through and then became a race to the finish line type of story. I wish more of the story was built in the hiding and the terror of being hunted instead of the why (maybe if it was longer?)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Blood, Suicide, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Grief, Violence, Toxic friendship, Gore, Racism, Misogyny, Vomit, Lesbophobia, Body horror, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, and Death

growintogardens's review against another edition

adventurous dark sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book had a ton of promise, but it didn't quite get there. A Hunger Games vibe, but with people in their 20s (who often read like most YA characters unfortunately). I think it was too rushed in certain places, and it had a lot of characters to get to know at first. I also prefer books with endings that are more wrapped up. Still, with some work this could have been really good, and I think it'd make a good one season show. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Death, and Violence

Moderate: Suicide, Confinement, Child death, Domestic abuse, Blood, and Classism

Minor: Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Sexism, and Homophobia

vivireads99's review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Grief, Child abuse, Blood, Child death, Classism, Murder, and Suicide

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Self harm

kimberlyswalters's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

The characters were dull. I liked Ava, but I didn't feel a strong connection to her or any other character. I didn't care about any of them dying because of that. The concept was good, but I felt like it could've been better if it were written from one characters perspective, or even switching it each chapter. The omnipotence of it made things a bit muddled and allowed less time to get to know each character more (which I think is the exact opposite of what the author intended). For instance, the only thing you really know about Mack is her past and how she blames herself for what happened, and that she has the hots for Ava. I just wanted a chance to care about the characters more, but most of them are either unlikeable, exaggerated stereotypes, and/or boring.

I don't think I have the vocabulary to express how much I disliked the ending, so I can only try to sum it up and hope whoever is reading this rambling will understand.

Even if I don't care for the characters, I'd at least like to know what happened to them, the rest of Asterion, and if the families suffered, or if the beast ended up fed and satisfied and where our characters were going afterwards. It left too many questions that mattered unanswered, so it just felt sloppy and like the author also didn't care where they ended up, or if the readers were satisfied. I'm really just ranting here, but I don't like wasting my time on entertainment that just ends up frustrating me and leaving me feeling confused about the author's intent. Hopefully this silly little review will save someone else from reading it if they also aren't a fan of that style of ending.

It was blunt and unnecessary.  It was gifted to me, so I am glad I didn't spend my own money on this. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, Misogyny, and Lesbophobia

Minor: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Child death, Classism, Cursing, and Toxic relationship

j_squaredd's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

If you like campy b-horror movies, and you have a few hours to burn, you’ll probably have a good time with Hide. I feel like this book really wanted to be the next Jordan Peele, but it’s a little too ham-fisted and definitely not scary enough. Instead, Friday the 13th, Lake Placid, Nightmare on Elm Street are similar vibes. Most of the characters are caricatures (the jock, the actress, the forever intern???), but the ones that survive longer get actual characterization. You’ll need to suspend your disbelief for the set-up, but if you’re someone who liked the recent Texas Chainsaw Massacre, you’ll be fine doing so. This is definitely not Stephen Graham Jones or Shirley Jackson, but it’s a fun time if you like a good ol’ fashioned slasher, creature feature, or the like. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Gore, and Murder

Moderate: Child abuse, Ableism, Racism, Sexism, Child death, Death of parent, and Homophobia

starscollision's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Mental illness

Minor: Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Racism, and Panic attacks/disorders

prettynerdy3's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Physical abuse, Sexism, Murder, Blood, Body horror, Child death, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, and Violence