Fourteen competitors.
Seven days.
An abandoned amusement park.
A sinister game of hide-and-seek.
And a horrific secret.
This is another one of those summer popcorn reads that's not exactly literary or deep, but is fun. Fourteen strangers, all in their 20s, are pitted against one another in a contest, each hoping to win $50,000. But this game isn't about taking the others out, it's all about hiding from the seekers in the ruins of Asterion's old amusement park. And I have to say, the park was my favorite part--very creepy and labyrinthine! Each day, two competitors go missing. And though their disappearances aren't described, it wasn't exactly hard to guess that the mysterious 'seeker' hunting them down was something supernatural.
I thought White did a good job of distinguishing all fourteen competitors from each other, giving me both characters to root for, and to hate, but there wasn't time for a lot of character development and some characters that I would have liked to know more about didn't get much time or attention. Still, I did have my three favorites. And I thought the dark secret behind the contest and the amusement park and the unnatural creature was a good one. Although it does get more told to the reader than shown. Hide isn't what I would call a super scary or suspenseful novel, but it is fast-paced and entertaining. I'd give it 3.5 stars.
Happy Reading!
An abandoned amusement park? Yes, please! What a great setting. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's what drew me to this book in the first place! More stories should be set in abandoned amusement parks. ;D
DeleteI had this one checked out of the library, but had to return it because I just wasn't going to get to it. And someone else had it on hold. I'll pick it up again in the fall maybe. Nice to hear what you thought about it!
ReplyDeleteIf you ever get another copy of it, I'd love to know what you think. :)
DeleteSounds like a rather fun read for summer.
ReplyDeleteIt'd make a fun summer movie like the ones on the SyFy channel, too. :)
DeleteI like the setting of an abandoned amusement park, that's scary right there.
ReplyDeleteThe setting was definitely my favorite part!
DeleteHmm, sounds interesting. Nice that she was able to differentiate the 14 at least somewhat, since that would be tough.
ReplyDeleteIt was tough, and like I said, some of the characters got short-changed. But what can you do with 14 of them?
DeleteOh wow, sounds interesting, but scary!
ReplyDeleteIt was entertaining, but I wouldn't have minded a little more suspense throughout.
DeleteA bit scary and when you mentioned supernatural got scarier!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have minded if it had been more suspenseful and scary. :)
DeleteAn unusual book and theme. Looks good.
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun summer read: good, but not great. :)
DeleteIt does sound like an entertaining thrill ride. I think it'd probably be a good audio when you're doing a bunch of chores. Those sort of mindless, fast reads work well for that. Fab review, Lark! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, you could get a lot of chores done listening to this one. :)
DeleteOh there would be some good hiding spots in an abandoned amusement park.
ReplyDeleteRight? I just want to go and explore that old park for myself.
DeleteOk, this sounds like a pretty great summer read -- and can I just say, abandoned amusement parks are ALWAYS creepy!
ReplyDeleteThey make such great settings for a novel! I wish there were more books centered around an abandoned amusement park. ;D
DeleteThe premise sounds good to me! Will add to my wishlist. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's not a deep read, but it is fun. :)
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