momofwestnpop's review
4.0
I was hesitant because I didn’t want to read another politically driven book about guns. This was a nice surprise! The characters had depth and I enjoyed it!
shannonmmay's review
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
k1berry's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
kimveach's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
3.0
I liked the premise of this book: three women affected by a mass shooting. However, the storytelling was just ok. Unfortunately, the "mystery" that ties the three women together was apparent early on, making me impatient throughout much of the book. Other than the mentions of the local university and a significant company in Boise, this book could have been set anywhere. I would have liked more local flavor.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Violence, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, Mass/school shootings, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Child death, Drug use, Gore, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, Death, Self harm, and Gun violence
Minor: Cancer and Terminal illness
i_like_big_books_mml's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
jacks623's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.0
cashoe8's review
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
tonimeter's review against another edition
3.0
My first book by Kim Hooper, but not the last. I’m somewhat unsatisfied with it, the topic had a lots of potential, but just didn’t make it through the book. The story is mostly focused on the plot, and I feel like Kim Hooper didn’t do a deeper insight into the characters, which is a big flaw for me. I dare to say that the three female protagonists had very shallow personalities, and I couldn’t empathize with them.
However, I’m still looking forward to read her other books very soon.
However, I’m still looking forward to read her other books very soon.
ianthereader0's review
3.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
No Hiding in Boise follows three women, each of whom is connected, in one way or another, to a shooting that takes place in a bar in Boise. The story unravels as each of them deals with the repercussions of that fatefully tragic night.
Half way through this book, I was convinced it could be a 4.5 star book for me. The story was gripping from the very first chapter, and I loved how the author chose her perspectives to deliberately give us a clear picture of how events like this can impact people in different ways. The story is also well written, and I found the pacing to be excellent.
That being said, the ending fell flat for me. I would have loved to dig deeper into the trauma that these people deal with in the aftermath of this tragedy, and while I feel this was delved into, it felt a bit more shallow than I would have liked. Had the author taken a few more risks with this, and maybe added an extra 50 pages, I think I would have been much more satisfied. I also had an issue with connecting with any of the side characters, which is a bit frustrating as well.
All that being said, I think this book deserves your attention. The strong reviews I have seen for it are all well-grounded, I think. This may be a 5⭐️ for you, it just wasn’t quite there for me!
Thank you Netgalley, Keylight Books, and Kim Hooper for an early audio copy of this book!
No Hiding in Boise follows three women, each of whom is connected, in one way or another, to a shooting that takes place in a bar in Boise. The story unravels as each of them deals with the repercussions of that fatefully tragic night.
Half way through this book, I was convinced it could be a 4.5 star book for me. The story was gripping from the very first chapter, and I loved how the author chose her perspectives to deliberately give us a clear picture of how events like this can impact people in different ways. The story is also well written, and I found the pacing to be excellent.
That being said, the ending fell flat for me. I would have loved to dig deeper into the trauma that these people deal with in the aftermath of this tragedy, and while I feel this was delved into, it felt a bit more shallow than I would have liked. Had the author taken a few more risks with this, and maybe added an extra 50 pages, I think I would have been much more satisfied. I also had an issue with connecting with any of the side characters, which is a bit frustrating as well.
All that being said, I think this book deserves your attention. The strong reviews I have seen for it are all well-grounded, I think. This may be a 5⭐️ for you, it just wasn’t quite there for me!
Thank you Netgalley, Keylight Books, and Kim Hooper for an early audio copy of this book!