288 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399563850
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 02 August 2016
Description
"The Hike just works. It's like early, good Chuck Palahniuk. . . . Magary underhands a twist in at the end that hits you like a sharp jab at the bell. . . . It's just that good." --NPR.org "A page-turner. . . . Inventive, funny. . . . Quietly pr...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,799 reviews
Moods
funny 55%
dark 50%
mysterious 50%
emotional 36%
reflective 27%
tense 27%
hopeful 13%
challenging 12%
inspiring 10%
sad 9%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 25%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 26% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Animal death, ViolenceModerate
Mental illness, Alcoholism, Child abuseMinor
Addiction, Animal cruelty, Child death
288 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399563850
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 02 August 2016
Description
"The Hike just works. It's like early, good Chuck Palahniuk. . . . Magary underhands a twist in at the end that hits you like a sharp jab at the bell. . . . It's just that good." --NPR.org "A page-turner. . . . Inventive, funny. . . . Quietly pr...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,799 reviews
Moods
funny 55%
dark 50%
mysterious 50%
emotional 36%
reflective 27%
tense 27%
hopeful 13%
challenging 12%
inspiring 10%
sad 9%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 25%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 26% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Animal death, ViolenceModerate
Mental illness, Alcoholism, Child abuseMinor
Addiction, Animal cruelty, Child death