I'm not entirely sure I understand why the book is called The Hiding Place? Perhaps it's because I was rushing to finish it, but I don't recall anyone really hiding anywhere...so if you can explain it to me I'm all ears!
Riley Sager (with just two novels) has catapulted his way into my list of favourite authors. He reminds me quite a lot of Gillian Flynn, in that both write striking psychological thrillers with beautiful prose to boot.
All right, so right now this one is being given a mid-star rating while I let it digest (with a slight leaning toward the 4th star....Goodreads, give us more stars or half stars already!)
So upon consideration, I've settled upon 4 stars rather than 5.
Why? Although this was a really good book, it did lack just a little somethin-somethin that will keep me thinking about it for many years to come, me thinks. Here's why that may be:
The Dead Zone is a reminder that King writes beautiful literature. Just like he's done with novels like The Green Mile, Lisey's Story, perhaps even Gerald's Game, King writes a literary heartbeat into The Dead Zone that I did not see coming.
What a fitting title for a novel. It extends to the author.
Force of Nature proves Jane Harper isn't a one-off. Her success isn't a fluke. Force of Nature solidifies Harper on my list of authors whose books I will spring for as soon as they come out -there are few (J....
I'm pissed at myself - I worry that reading The Dry as my first book of the year means that every other novel I read in 2018 will be a disappointment in comparison...
I consumed this book. One large bite, and oh so satisfying.
