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plurabelle's review against another edition
4.0
3 1/2 - 4 stars
Lisa Gardner's books have a habit of sucking me in immediately, making me fly through the majority of the book in record time...only to find myself becoming slightly frustrated by the last act of the book.
My problem with Hide is this: As she did in the previous novel [b:Alone (Detective D.D. Warren, #1)|32527|Alone (Detective D.D. Warren, #1) |Lisa Gardner|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1168391513s/32527.jpg|235306], she took what was in my opinion a highly charged, truly suspenseful story, and took a much too easy and a bit silly way out in tying up the loose ends with the bad guy(s). It seems like she spends all her time in building the tension, and when she actually does the big 'reveal', it ends up feeling forced and a maybe like a bit of a letdown. Gardner peppers the story with numerous 'red herrings', almost to the point of leaving the reader confused by all the different characters and possible scenarios that could have occurred.
Once a particular character was introduced in the first third of the book, i could sense that he would end up being the bad guy. If for no other reason than the fact that the police seemed to write him off within 30 seconds of encountering him. Never a good idea in a suspense novel.
I will say, the actual ending provided a nice little twist that was unexpected, and i did end up finding myself willing to overlook a few small plot holes that never got explained. And... I am also a huge fan of Det. Bobby Dodge. So for those reasons alone, i ended up enjoying this book overall.
Lisa Gardner's books have a habit of sucking me in immediately, making me fly through the majority of the book in record time...only to find myself becoming slightly frustrated by the last act of the book.
My problem with Hide is this: As she did in the previous novel [b:Alone (Detective D.D. Warren, #1)|32527|Alone (Detective D.D. Warren, #1) |Lisa Gardner|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1168391513s/32527.jpg|235306], she took what was in my opinion a highly charged, truly suspenseful story, and took a much too easy and a bit silly way out in tying up the loose ends with the bad guy(s). It seems like she spends all her time in building the tension, and when she actually does the big 'reveal', it ends up feeling forced and a maybe like a bit of a letdown. Gardner peppers the story with numerous 'red herrings', almost to the point of leaving the reader confused by all the different characters and possible scenarios that could have occurred.
Once a particular character was introduced in the first third of the book, i could sense that he would end up being the bad guy. If for no other reason than the fact that the police seemed to write him off within 30 seconds of encountering him. Never a good idea in a suspense novel.
I will say, the actual ending provided a nice little twist that was unexpected, and i did end up finding myself willing to overlook a few small plot holes that never got explained. And... I am also a huge fan of Det. Bobby Dodge. So for those reasons alone, i ended up enjoying this book overall.
jmarchek's review against another edition
3.0
On a string of mysteries/thrillers - my idea of perfect poolside reading. Page turning with no extra brainpower required. The main character spent her childhood from age 8 to 18 being moved from city to city with her parents, assuming a new identity at each new location. Now she's a grown woman - both parents dead - and the police discover a body with a locket with her real name on it. She's drawn into the investigation of a serial killer - and how her parent's behavior tied into. Good characters and tension.
briana1223's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book. It’s paced well and kept me guessing all throughout. I am excited to continue through the series and hopefully get to know Detective DD better.
This book was better to me than the first in the series. I don’t care for the character Bobby, and I selfishly hope he isn’t in the other books.
This book was better to me than the first in the series. I don’t care for the character Bobby, and I selfishly hope he isn’t in the other books.
jaygrego's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.5
readwith_morgan's review against another edition
5.0
The ending really got me. The plot and character build up is so well done.
basiacyb's review against another edition
5.0
Jak dla mnie Lisa Gardner jest świetną autorką kryminałów/thrillerów psychologicznych. Świetne postacie, ciekawa i niebanalna fabuła trzymająca w napięciu - czego chcieć więcej w jesienny wieczór?
samsambamalam's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
3.5