'Hide' by Kiersten White is a horror novel set in an abandoned amusement park where contestants play a deadly game of hide and seek for a chance to win a large sum of money. The story unfolds with a dark and twisted world-building that captivates the readers' imagination, creating a vivid and eerie atmosphere. The plot revolves around the contestants navigating through the park while being hunted by a mysterious seeker, leading to suspenseful and chilling moments throughout the book. The multiple points of view in the narrative provide insights into the characters' backstories and motivations, adding depth to the storyline.

Characters:

Characters include a deeply explored main protagonist and a varied supporting cast, though many secondary characters lack depth.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is engaging with vivid imagery but can sometimes feel cumbersome, with abrupt shifts in character perspectives.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features a deadly hide and seek game set in an abandoned amusement park, presented as a reality show with underlying themes of generational challenges and survival.

Setting:

The setting of an abandoned amusement park is richly imagined, providing a haunting atmosphere that enhances the horror elements of the plot.

Pacing:

Pacing starts slow but picks up speed, particularly in the latter portions; however, some readers note parts of the middle feel drawn out.

He also once said Come out, come out, wherever you are, dragging the knife along the wall as music to accompany the dying gasps of her sister. Mack might have imagined the gasps, though. Who could say...

Notes:

The story is set in an abandoned amusement park where contestants play a deadly game of hide and seek.

Mack, the main character, enters the competition for a chance to win $50,000.

The book explores themes of generational struggle and societal expectations.

The narrative includes a mix of horror and social commentary.

The pacing is initially slow but picks up, making it an engaging read overall.

The book features multiple points of view, which some readers found confusing.

It has a strong gothic atmosphere that immerses readers in the setting.

The monster in the story is unique, with some comparing it to the Minotaur myth.

There are elements of character backstory that add depth to the plot, but not all characters are well-developed.

It tackles contemporary issues while maintaining an entertaining horror experience.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings for Hide include themes of violence, trauma, and discussions surrounding mental health and homelessness.

Has Romance?

The novel features a romance subplot that adds depth to character development but is not the primary focus of the plot.

From The Publisher:

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

A high-stakes hide-and-seek competition turns deadly in this "marvelously creepy thrill ride of a book that keeps twisting until the very end" (Karen M. McManus, author of One of Us Is Lying )

"The suspenseful plot combines elements of Thomas Tryon's classic Harvest Home, Netflix's Squid Game , and the social commentary of Jordan Peele's film oeuvre and mixes these with a revelatory pacing reminiscent of Spielberg's Jaws ."- Booklist

The challenge: Spend a week hiding in an abandoned amusement park and don't get caught.

The prize: enough money to change everything.

Even though everyone is desperate to win-to seize a dream future or escape a haunting past-Mack is sure she can beat her competitors. All she has to do is hide, and she's an expert at that.

It's the reason she's alive and her family isn't.

But as the people around her begin disappearing one by one, Mack realizes that this competition is even more sinister than she imagined, and that together might be the only way to survive.

Fourteen competitors. Seven days. Everywhere to hide but nowhere to run.

Come out, come out, wherever you are.

Ratings (36)

Incredible (4)
Loved It (7)
Liked It (9)
It Was OK (7)
Did Not Like (8)
Hated It (1)

Reader Stats (70):

Read It (38)
Want To Read (29)
Did Not Finish (2)
Not Interested (1)

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