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A review by powerpuffgoat
Hide by Kiersten White
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
You know, I am pleasantly surprised. I have read plenty of book off the back of good reviews that just didn't land for me. But this one...
This book reads like a horror film. Not one of those "fancy" horror films where you have to Google the meaning afterwards. But a hearty, traditional horror film where a bunch of characters are involved, but every day that number is lower.
It's not just the plot, either. The way this book is written, it could be adapted to the screen very easily. And I don't mind. It read quickly, good pace considering the fact the contestants spend a large chunk of time hiding.
I wouldn't say that this book harbors a particular mystery, I didn't think the twist was unexpected. On the it her hand, plenty of writers try to add a twist so desperately ham-fisted that it doesn't make sense. So at least this book was fairly transparent from the start.
The social commentary is really clever, and not veiled at all. I see how some people would be displeased by it, but that says more about them than it does about the book.
In terms of the romantic component, I am happy to report that there was minimal romance, and it was written much more matter-of-factly. Again, I get so tired of writers who bring characters together just for the sake of having some romance in the book.
Finally, the ending... I thought it was okay! Leaves the door open for a sequel (truly, it's so much like a film) and doesn't preach. I'm a picky reader and I truly enjoyed reading this book. I hope you do too.
This book reads like a horror film. Not one of those "fancy" horror films where you have to Google the meaning afterwards. But a hearty, traditional horror film where a bunch of characters are involved, but every day that number is lower.
It's not just the plot, either. The way this book is written, it could be adapted to the screen very easily. And I don't mind. It read quickly, good pace considering the fact the contestants spend a large chunk of time hiding.
I wouldn't say that this book harbors a particular mystery, I didn't think the twist was unexpected. On the it her hand, plenty of writers try to add a twist so desperately ham-fisted that it doesn't make sense. So at least this book was fairly transparent from the start.
The social commentary is really clever, and not veiled at all. I see how some people would be displeased by it, but that says more about them than it does about the book.
In terms of the romantic component, I am happy to report that there was minimal romance, and it was written much more matter-of-factly. Again, I get so tired of writers who bring characters together just for the sake of having some romance in the book.
Finally, the ending... I thought it was okay! Leaves the door open for a sequel (truly, it's so much like a film) and doesn't preach. I'm a picky reader and I truly enjoyed reading this book. I hope you do too.