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ericamercerr's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse and Death of parent
ashbay2424's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The building of the 4 girls' relationships was well done, I felt like one of the girls. I could vividly imagine the Norwegian scenery and could almost smell the fresh air. There were a few predictable features to the novel, which I guessed before the 40-page mark. But there were still a few surprises along the way. The ending was very fast-paced- with a random supernatural element. Overall it was a good read, but don't expect to have your mind blown.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse and Alcohol
hazelelizabeth7's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Infidelity, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Death, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
brandie_abbie19's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Animal death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Gun violence, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
jnobrien21's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
This book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time! I made the mistake of reading it before bed...and then not being able to sleep. Good thriller!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Blood, Grief, and Pregnancy
Minor: Gore, Vomit, Death of parent, and Alcohol
sheareader's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The Hike is another incredibly fun thriller by Lucy Clarke. A page turner for sure, I practically read it in one sitting. Pacing gets a little rushed at the end, and I found the conclusion of the mystery somewhat disappointing. As always, however, Clarke does an incredible job of crafting complicated and deeply flawed, deeply human characters, particularly the women.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse and Suicidal thoughts
mandi_lea's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
greatestheights's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
2.5
This had a lot of promise but ended up being extremely meh by the end. I definitely enjoyed elements of the story, but there were quite a few plot points I could have done without. I feel like it's common for thriller authors to try to pack in as many conflicts as possible when it just doesn't have to be that deep.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent and Pregnancy
meltingpages's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
3.5
This was good! It wasn't anything groundbreaking or crazy, but it was pretty entertaining. I loved the atmosphere and in general, thrillers where a group of people are isolated, especially in the wilderness is definitely my thing. I was definitely invested in the characters from the beginning and knowing that something was going to happen to at least one of them definitely added to the tension.
When things started to go down hill for me is when the end reveal started to happen. The book definitely took a turn that I wasn't expecting and didn't necessarily like. With the synopsis mentioning a murder, I definitely was expecting something totally different than what actually happened. It really felt a bit unrealistic, especially with the big reveals at the end. Drugs and drug usage played a large role in this book and I wasn't expecting that, as it wasn't mentioned anywhere in the synopsis so if that isn't your thing I would maybe skip this one.
When things started to go down hill for me is when the end reveal started to happen. The book definitely took a turn that I wasn't expecting and didn't necessarily like. With the synopsis mentioning a murder, I definitely was expecting something totally different than what actually happened. It really felt a bit unrealistic, especially with the big reveals at the end. Drugs and drug usage played a large role in this book and I wasn't expecting that, as it wasn't mentioned anywhere in the synopsis so if that isn't your thing I would maybe skip this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail
eemillers15's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Mysterious and creepy atmosphere? Always a win for a thriller!
Friends Liz, Helena, Maggie, and Joni take a yearly vacation together. This year, Liz picks hiking in the secluded mountains of Norway. While on the trip, we learn more history about the 4 friends and how their friendship may be built on more lies and secrets than what any of them believed. Simultaneously, the mysterious mountains have hidden a disappearance of a local and the secrets surrounding her disappearance will have everyone guessing.
I always love a good atmospheric thriller.
This could have probably been 100 pages shorter and there were definitely unnecessary chapters, which caused pacing issues and lulls in the story.
I definitely didn't see many of the twists coming and the story kept me guessing! Overall, definitely a solid thriller!
Thank you to #Netgalley, Penguin Group Putnam and G.P. Putnam Sons for an eArc of this story! All opinions are my own!
Friends Liz, Helena, Maggie, and Joni take a yearly vacation together. This year, Liz picks hiking in the secluded mountains of Norway. While on the trip, we learn more history about the 4 friends and how their friendship may be built on more lies and secrets than what any of them believed. Simultaneously, the mysterious mountains have hidden a disappearance of a local and the secrets surrounding her disappearance will have everyone guessing.
I always love a good atmospheric thriller.
This could have probably been 100 pages shorter and there were definitely unnecessary chapters, which caused pacing issues and lulls in the story.
I definitely didn't see many of the twists coming and the story kept me guessing! Overall, definitely a solid thriller!
Thank you to #Netgalley, Penguin Group Putnam and G.P. Putnam Sons for an eArc of this story! All opinions are my own!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse and Drug use
Minor: Murder