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Sixteen-year-old Reid thinks life is back to normal when his sister rescues him from foster care, promising to take care of him. Until he is kidnapped and dumped in the forest with no idea why he is there. He learns to run from the hunters who prowl the darkness, chasing kids like him. And killing them.
264 pages, Paperback
First published August 17, 2011
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Patti Larsen
273books539followersI write a lot of paranormal books for someone who is afraid of the dark. And I wonder why I have to sleep with the lights on. Sometimes life is a teenaged B horror movie and I'm the one who investigates when the scary music is playing. But the voices are calling and resistance is� Yes. I am a Star Trek geek, too. And a fan of RPG’s. With a slight coolness factor since I've been told I'm allowed to join the pops.
Naw. I like being a nerdy girl :)
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May 20, 2016
Much of this book is spent with the main character running, hiding and just plain being scared, which considering his situation, I would be too. However, it takes up too much of the story and we really don't get to know any of the characters enough to really care about them, at least I didn't. Apparently, this is part of a trilogy, but I didn't interest me enough to continue with the story.
August 11, 2015
Představte si, že se probudíte svázaní v dodávce, aniž byste věděli, jak jste se do ní dostali, hlava pulzující bolestí z drogového opojení, končetiny jako z gumy. Dva chlápci vás vesele vyhodí v noci uprostřed lesa a s úsměvem vás upozorní, že byste měli začít běžet. Vykuchaná mrtvola dítěte na nedalekém stromě a nepříliš vzdálené nelidské vytí vás přesvědčí, že tohle opravdu nebude stezka odvahy na letním táboře.
Celkem příjemná jednohubka. Až mě překvapilo, jak jsem se do příběhu dokázala začíst, první polovinu knihy jsem občas i zapomínala dýchat, jak napínavá byla. V druhé se to už trošku zhoršilo. I když nic, co bych nečekala, když jsem se na začátku dozvěděla, že je hlavnímu hrdinovi sotva 16... kdo kdy četl jakékoliv YA už asi tuší, o čem mluvím. :D
Knihu jsem si stáhla zdarma v rámci Amazon bargains už před pár měsíci, takže jsem si nepamatovala vůbec nic, a šla do čtení bez předsudků. Velké mínus je, že jde o první díl ze čtyř a je vidět, že vyprávění autorka velmi uměle natahuje. Ve finále se totiž děj o moc dopředu nedostane a vám je jasné, že další díly budou stoprocentní fillery.
Pro mě plus, pro autorku trošku mínus, je vhodné pojmenování všech dílů, protože po přečtení prvního mám celkem slušnou představu, co se bude dít v těch dalších. Jakožto zvědavá osoba si možná koupím poslední díl, abych věděla, jak to s Reidem a ostatními skončí.
Takže co od Run můžete čekat? Přesně to, co slibuje název � spousta běhání, k tomu slušně budované napětí (hlavně první půlku nedoporučuju slabým povahám, už vůbec ne v noci), nějaká ta YA klišé, vraždění teenagerů, nějaký ten útok na city a samozřejmě otevřený konec. Když od knihy nebudete předem nic moc čekat, dokáže vás určitě překvapit stejně mile jako mě.
Celkem příjemná jednohubka. Až mě překvapilo, jak jsem se do příběhu dokázala začíst, první polovinu knihy jsem občas i zapomínala dýchat, jak napínavá byla. V druhé se to už trošku zhoršilo. I když nic, co bych nečekala, když jsem se na začátku dozvěděla, že je hlavnímu hrdinovi sotva 16... kdo kdy četl jakékoliv YA už asi tuší, o čem mluvím. :D
Knihu jsem si stáhla zdarma v rámci Amazon bargains už před pár měsíci, takže jsem si nepamatovala vůbec nic, a šla do čtení bez předsudků. Velké mínus je, že jde o první díl ze čtyř a je vidět, že vyprávění autorka velmi uměle natahuje. Ve finále se totiž děj o moc dopředu nedostane a vám je jasné, že další díly budou stoprocentní fillery.
Pro mě plus, pro autorku trošku mínus, je vhodné pojmenování všech dílů, protože po přečtení prvního mám celkem slušnou představu, co se bude dít v těch dalších. Jakožto zvědavá osoba si možná koupím poslední díl, abych věděla, jak to s Reidem a ostatními skončí.
Takže co od Run můžete čekat? Přesně to, co slibuje název � spousta běhání, k tomu slušně budované napětí (hlavně první půlku nedoporučuju slabým povahám, už vůbec ne v noci), nějaká ta YA klišé, vraždění teenagerů, nějaký ten útok na city a samozřejmě otevřený konec. Když od knihy nebudete předem nic moc čekat, dokáže vás určitě překvapit stejně mile jako mě.
August 23, 2011
Heart-pounding....
Pulse-racing...
Blood-pumping...
Nerves-Jumping....
Stomach-churning....
Nail-biting....
Teeth-clenching....
You will look over your shoulder.
You will tense at every sound.
You will wonder when they will get you.
Step into Reid's shoes and you will be turning the pages as fast as the hunted can run.
Imagine your worst nightmare...release the monsters of dreamland horrors....and you will also want to RUN!
Patti Larsen has created a world that will disturb you, haunt you and change you. As she literally asks you to jump into her character's shoes, you will be faced with a world where everything you ever knew just got spun on its head and spat you out.
The conflicts are finely crafted and taut with tension. The voice will cut you with emotion.
For fans of The Hunger Games Trilogy, get your hands on this story. You will not be disappointed.
You will not be able to forget these characters.
You will not be able to put this book down but you will not want this story to end.
Pulse-racing...
Blood-pumping...
Nerves-Jumping....
Stomach-churning....
Nail-biting....
Teeth-clenching....
You will look over your shoulder.
You will tense at every sound.
You will wonder when they will get you.
Step into Reid's shoes and you will be turning the pages as fast as the hunted can run.
Imagine your worst nightmare...release the monsters of dreamland horrors....and you will also want to RUN!
Patti Larsen has created a world that will disturb you, haunt you and change you. As she literally asks you to jump into her character's shoes, you will be faced with a world where everything you ever knew just got spun on its head and spat you out.
The conflicts are finely crafted and taut with tension. The voice will cut you with emotion.
For fans of The Hunger Games Trilogy, get your hands on this story. You will not be disappointed.
You will not be able to forget these characters.
You will not be able to put this book down but you will not want this story to end.
April 26, 2014
3 1/2 stars for this one. I enjoyed the writing style and plot. The story is not all that unique but was well written. The writer kept me engaged in the story and the characters had depth. It ended rather abruptly. It wasn't an actual cliffhanger in my opinion. It did leave you hanging there but felt more like an incomplete story. I will buy the next one to see what happens, as was the author's intent. It could not be a stand alone book because it is just incomplete...like the author divided a whole book and sold it in a group of chapters. One thing I disliked about it was that the main character blamed himself for everything, things that he had no control over. That is so cliche and played out in books. I roll my eyes every time a character does that.On a more positive note, the story flowed well and I did enjoy it.
February 9, 2017
I was there in the dark with Reid, scared to look in case I saw a dead mangled kid, or worse, a hunter. My heart banged against my ribs harder than was comfortable. I imagined sounds, saw ominous shadows in the post-midnight dark of my room. Reid didn't stop running, I didn't stop reading. I devoured Run in one sitting and thought of little else for days but when I'd be able to get my hands on Hide. If you liked The Hunger Games, Run could be your favorite book of the summer.
August 21, 2011
Reid thinks he's finally safe and back with his sister, but not all is what it seems. When he is dumped in a dark forest and chased by hunters, only one question matters. Can he run fast enough to stay alive?
This is a brilliant YA paranormal thriller by one of my favorite authors. Her prose and storytelling is brilliant and this entire series kept me riveted! A must read for anyone who doesn't mind the darker side of YA.
This is a brilliant YA paranormal thriller by one of my favorite authors. Her prose and storytelling is brilliant and this entire series kept me riveted! A must read for anyone who doesn't mind the darker side of YA.
July 8, 2019
I got this book for free about 4 years ago but as I accumulated books, this one just moved further and further down my tbr. The writing is great which is what kept me hooked. This is the first book in a 4 book series. However, I won’t be continuing the series because the reviews on them have been rather iffy.
I am going to start with saying that the writing made Run very entertaining. We are introduced to the main character Reid who is in an unfortunate situation, fighting for survival. He gets into survival mode quick and tries to figure out his situation all while avoiding creatures hunting him and other children down.
We don’t learn anything in this book. Reid and fellow children are running from their lives from these hunters that have animalistic qualities. The description of the hunters made me think of the Hunters in the video game Left 4 Dead 2. Other than that this was a good read but I won’t be reading the other books in the series.
I am going to start with saying that the writing made Run very entertaining. We are introduced to the main character Reid who is in an unfortunate situation, fighting for survival. He gets into survival mode quick and tries to figure out his situation all while avoiding creatures hunting him and other children down.
We don’t learn anything in this book. Reid and fellow children are running from their lives from these hunters that have animalistic qualities. The description of the hunters made me think of the Hunters in the video game Left 4 Dead 2. Other than that this was a good read but I won’t be reading the other books in the series.
August 17, 2024
3 stars - A very interesting concept and execution. I liked it! It did take me a minute to actually get into the story considering we were thrown right into the action and were left to piece things together with our main character. But once I actually got into it, I was able to fly through it!
For me, I really haven't read anything recently that kind of follows this set up. The idea of dropping kids and teens with similar backgrounds into the middle of nowhere and picking them off one by one is such a fascinating idea to me and I felt that it was done in such a way that it leaves me kind of wanting more now that I've finished it. The setting also gives the book a very eerie feeling which I think really matches with the tone of the book. Having that eerie feeling and the suspense that you don't know what's going to happen next really did make such a great reading experience and vibe!
Overall, I think it was good and can't wait to read more!
For me, I really haven't read anything recently that kind of follows this set up. The idea of dropping kids and teens with similar backgrounds into the middle of nowhere and picking them off one by one is such a fascinating idea to me and I felt that it was done in such a way that it leaves me kind of wanting more now that I've finished it. The setting also gives the book a very eerie feeling which I think really matches with the tone of the book. Having that eerie feeling and the suspense that you don't know what's going to happen next really did make such a great reading experience and vibe!
Overall, I think it was good and can't wait to read more!
March 2, 2013
True Rating: 3.5 Stars.
Now he understand how it feels to be nothing, inconsequential.
The Good
It hits the ground running and doesn't stop! Jam packed with suspense and overwhelming mystique of what is really going on.
Reid is a thinker. Sure, he's impulsive at times, but when he is, it is completely understandable and almost expected given the circumstances.
I loved the word play; it reels you in better than a hook, line, and sinker.
I loved the supernatural element; and initially, I was happy with how long what they were was kept hidden. I was eager to know more about the hunters but, at the same time, I was almost satisfied with the information given and the pace in which you were learning different things.(That changed.)
And then! A few monkey wrenches were thrown at you.
The Bad
Plot holes and/or contradictions.
The poachers supposedly parachuted into the cage. But, when the helicopter came, it was blown up by anti-aircraft weaponry. The poachers would have had to use some kind of aircraft to get over the fence in order to parachute in...so?
The so-called pact with the hunters went against everything you first learned about them. They liked the hunt, they liked the thrill, they liked to kill. Period. Nothing about what I witnessed of the hunters showed them capable of being bargained with. My other issue: How did Joel supposedly "negotiate" with them? They only growled and grunted from what I was being told by Larsen.
And I am sure I am not alone in noticing that the only time the hunters "payed with their food" was when Reid was dealing with them. They didn't bother playing with the first kill you witness, or with Monica. They sure didn't play with Trey. So, that annoyed me, because it was glaringly obvious that these instances of dealing with the hunters were supposed to be for show....rather than feeling like he actually had a chance or got away through his own sheer luck.
Disintegrating into dust upon death? How convenient. This would have done well to be explained. You even could have taken the route that it was to prevent the kids from using their claws and teeth as weapons. But no, there was nothing to explain this.
There were a few editing issues throughout the book. Misplaced words, and a few extra letters...and the wrong usage of 'too' from time to time. It really didn't take anything away from the read though, as the action going on made short work of any annoyance I felt.
There was no real character development, though I will say that it didn't stop me from enjoying the characters--I just wasn't attached to any. Not even Reid really.
My biggest problem, though, was that you learned absolutely nothing about what was going on. So there is no real desire to read the next book--other than to do so because you know there's another one.
Overall
This was a fast paced read. It was entertaining. Suspenseful enough to encourage page turning. It just really lacked in finesse, and tying up loose ends.
I'd still recommend it.
Now he understand how it feels to be nothing, inconsequential.
The Good
It hits the ground running and doesn't stop! Jam packed with suspense and overwhelming mystique of what is really going on.
Reid is a thinker. Sure, he's impulsive at times, but when he is, it is completely understandable and almost expected given the circumstances.
I loved the word play; it reels you in better than a hook, line, and sinker.
I loved the supernatural element; and initially, I was happy with how long what they were was kept hidden. I was eager to know more about the hunters but, at the same time, I was almost satisfied with the information given and the pace in which you were learning different things.(That changed.)
And then! A few monkey wrenches were thrown at you.
The Bad
Plot holes and/or contradictions.
The poachers supposedly parachuted into the cage. But, when the helicopter came, it was blown up by anti-aircraft weaponry. The poachers would have had to use some kind of aircraft to get over the fence in order to parachute in...so?
The so-called pact with the hunters went against everything you first learned about them. They liked the hunt, they liked the thrill, they liked to kill. Period. Nothing about what I witnessed of the hunters showed them capable of being bargained with. My other issue: How did Joel supposedly "negotiate" with them? They only growled and grunted from what I was being told by Larsen.
And I am sure I am not alone in noticing that the only time the hunters "payed with their food" was when Reid was dealing with them. They didn't bother playing with the first kill you witness, or with Monica. They sure didn't play with Trey. So, that annoyed me, because it was glaringly obvious that these instances of dealing with the hunters were supposed to be for show....rather than feeling like he actually had a chance or got away through his own sheer luck.
Disintegrating into dust upon death? How convenient. This would have done well to be explained. You even could have taken the route that it was to prevent the kids from using their claws and teeth as weapons. But no, there was nothing to explain this.
There were a few editing issues throughout the book. Misplaced words, and a few extra letters...and the wrong usage of 'too' from time to time. It really didn't take anything away from the read though, as the action going on made short work of any annoyance I felt.
There was no real character development, though I will say that it didn't stop me from enjoying the characters--I just wasn't attached to any. Not even Reid really.
My biggest problem, though, was that you learned absolutely nothing about what was going on. So there is no real desire to read the next book--other than to do so because you know there's another one.
Overall
This was a fast paced read. It was entertaining. Suspenseful enough to encourage page turning. It just really lacked in finesse, and tying up loose ends.
I'd still recommend it.
January 21, 2015
Books like Run really should be standalone. I read the 25 ish chapters in a few hours, finishing about 3 AM, because there was no point at which I could put it down. It was non stop action, right up to the last page. No rest breaks, and no resolution after reading all those pages. I can't run out and buy the next one - I'm broke, but even if I wasn't, I have far too many unread books sitting on my shelves to justify buying a sequel to anything less than blew-my-mind - so this is rather frustrating.
I have but one other grumble: the narration. I completely understand why you would want to use present tense narration in a book like this. It lends an immediacy that fits the subject well. Although there is a tendency for present tense narration to feel a bit clunky because we're so used to the past tense in literature, I think it can work - in the first person. A recent example being, of course, The Hunger Games. What doesn't work is third person present tense, like in Run. The present tense feels even more awkward in third person and the third person distances the reader from protagonist. The immediacy of the present tense is counteracted by the distancing of the third person, and you're left with prose so awkward that it took me a good ten chapters to stop being pulled out of the tension of the story by the clunkiness of the text.
It's hard to really sum up how I felt about Run. It had its flaws, but was interesting/gripping enough to have me reading well into the early hours and leave me frustrated that I will probably never know the rest of the story. In conclusion? Middle of the range YA novel with some limited similarities to The Hunger Games. A series that is hard to definitively classify, but may turn out to be sci-fi or perhaps dystopian.
I have but one other grumble: the narration. I completely understand why you would want to use present tense narration in a book like this. It lends an immediacy that fits the subject well. Although there is a tendency for present tense narration to feel a bit clunky because we're so used to the past tense in literature, I think it can work - in the first person. A recent example being, of course, The Hunger Games. What doesn't work is third person present tense, like in Run. The present tense feels even more awkward in third person and the third person distances the reader from protagonist. The immediacy of the present tense is counteracted by the distancing of the third person, and you're left with prose so awkward that it took me a good ten chapters to stop being pulled out of the tension of the story by the clunkiness of the text.
It's hard to really sum up how I felt about Run. It had its flaws, but was interesting/gripping enough to have me reading well into the early hours and leave me frustrated that I will probably never know the rest of the story. In conclusion? Middle of the range YA novel with some limited similarities to The Hunger Games. A series that is hard to definitively classify, but may turn out to be sci-fi or perhaps dystopian.
December 11, 2011
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What an adrenaline rush! From the opening words of Run it was a constant run for your life kinda situation. Patti holds nothing back. I mean, if I were Reid, I would have been curled up in the fetal position, sucking my thumb by page 4. And he did have those moments when he wanted to give up. But then he'd go on. There was a lot of this back and forth in Reid, and I thought that it was very realistic for the situation he was in.
I really liked the fact that I was as lost and confused as Reid was as to where he was and why he was there. And there was some mystery surrounding the hunters, also. Who were they? Why were they hunting kids down? Why did they pick Reid? I really felt like I was there with Reid, trying to survive and figure out what the Hell was going on.
Run is definitely not for the faint of heart. There's some pretty icky scenes throughout. Stomach turning scenes. Stop munching on chips while you're reading them scenes. The combination of scary, suspense and gruesomeness had me only reading Run during the day.
If you're a fan of YA books that make your heart pound with the unknown and leave you cringing at places (but in a wonderful Holy Shit kinda way) then Run's the book for you.
What an adrenaline rush! From the opening words of Run it was a constant run for your life kinda situation. Patti holds nothing back. I mean, if I were Reid, I would have been curled up in the fetal position, sucking my thumb by page 4. And he did have those moments when he wanted to give up. But then he'd go on. There was a lot of this back and forth in Reid, and I thought that it was very realistic for the situation he was in.
I really liked the fact that I was as lost and confused as Reid was as to where he was and why he was there. And there was some mystery surrounding the hunters, also. Who were they? Why were they hunting kids down? Why did they pick Reid? I really felt like I was there with Reid, trying to survive and figure out what the Hell was going on.
Run is definitely not for the faint of heart. There's some pretty icky scenes throughout. Stomach turning scenes. Stop munching on chips while you're reading them scenes. The combination of scary, suspense and gruesomeness had me only reading Run during the day.
If you're a fan of YA books that make your heart pound with the unknown and leave you cringing at places (but in a wonderful Holy Shit kinda way) then Run's the book for you.
September 22, 2011
RUN is one of those books that will stay with you forever. Reid takes you by the hand and runs, and all you can do is try and keep up. Reid is portrayed in a real, gritty manner and his fear and his courage is so believable, so true to human nature - there is nothing contrived about this character.
It's an awesome, nail-biting read, and Ms Larsen expertly keeps you hungering for more and more.
Definitely a non-stop, page-turner. Unputdownable.
I think readers who love Hunger Games will love RUN, but it needs to be said that this series is in a league of its own..
Brilliant, and I can't wait to see the second book come out...
It's an awesome, nail-biting read, and Ms Larsen expertly keeps you hungering for more and more.
Definitely a non-stop, page-turner. Unputdownable.
I think readers who love Hunger Games will love RUN, but it needs to be said that this series is in a league of its own..
Brilliant, and I can't wait to see the second book come out...
January 28, 2012
I'm a huge fan of Hunger Games and found the pacing and thrill of this book to follow along those same line. This story is uniquely its own, told from the point of view of Reid--a boy thrown head-long into a mysterious life and death situation. The fear, the thrill, the emotion that comes through in the writing is amazing. There is never a dull moment in this story of survival and I very much look forward to the sequel, planning to pick it up soon and continue where this book left off.
February 12, 2016
I'm really bummed by this. I have a very morbid interest when it comes to stories that involve kidnapping, so really this should have been something I really enjoyed. But for some reason I just didn't really care for this. This reminded me a lot of Hunger Games, so I think that kind of put me off a little bit because of how similar it seemed to me. There was plenty of action, and a little bit of gore here and there when a dead body was mentioned. This just doesn't seem very memerable to me.
January 4, 2021
Aimed at the teen market I guess who may enjoy. I actually skim read the last few chapters as it got predictable. A sort of Hunger Games/Lord of the flies type with so many flaws. There can't be that many young teenagers who know about dynamite and primers etc and Reid was on one hand a planner and an expert in forest craft, and on the other a scared young boy who just ran all the time. Can't imagine how the story can continue for another 2 books.
June 1, 2013
Found the book confusing right up to the end. We never find out what is going on - what the situation really is. Other than that the book is well written. I feel for the main character. Lots of fear and real emotion.
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June 5, 2023
Reid can’t think or feel or reason. He doesn’t have time and can’t afford the effort any of them take. He is legs and feet, ragged breath and burning muscle, sheathed in a world of pain and terror driving him onward, ever onward.
This sounds pretty intense, right?
Unfortunately, the book as a whole didn't always mimic this feeling.
Reid is kidnapped, dropped off in the woods, and very shortly after discovers a dead body. He's like, "oh, no biggie!" Just kidding. He's actually more like, "wft &$&W(&&(ERW(!!!!"
He soon learns that these man/monster creatures are hunting kids that have been dropped off in the woods. And they are fast. And vicious.
What follows is a lot of Reid running (hence the title) by himself through the woods. He also does a lot of hiding and stumbling and thinking about his dad who taught him some basic survival skills.
The writing was not bad but there was a fair amount of repetition. This was understandable to a point because Reid mentioned is trying to figure out what the hell to do and is usually pretty disoriented and upset. It takes him awhile to get his wits about him and get the hang of this survival thing. Luckily, he does in fact gather some of those useful wits, so it doesn't go on like this forever. However, if I had heard about "his heart" in some variation one more time (because believe me, the 40 times it appears in the book was plenty), I would have been at risk of doing something violent.
The book really picks up once other characters are introduced, and I enjoyed the second half much more than the first half. There are some big moments, but despite me liking the characters just fine, I didn't really feel a strong connection to any and so these moments weren't as impactful as they could have/should have been. I'm not sure what kept me at bay.
The conclusion isn't really a conclusion, and this ends rather abruptly with every intention of the next book in the series picking up where this left off. There are a TON of things left unanswered, which I think is why this lacked the intensity I was looking for. We really don't find out anything. We don't know who/what the hunters are. We don't know why these kids have been brought here. We don't know where "here" is. We don't know how big the area is or how many hunters there are or how many kids there are or who is behind this or really anything useful whatsoever.
I'm undecided if I will continue the series or not, but I thought this was decent and worth the read.
2.5 Rounded to 3 Stars
This sounds pretty intense, right?
Unfortunately, the book as a whole didn't always mimic this feeling.
Reid is kidnapped, dropped off in the woods, and very shortly after discovers a dead body. He's like, "oh, no biggie!" Just kidding. He's actually more like, "wft &$&W(&&(ERW(!!!!"
He soon learns that these man/monster creatures are hunting kids that have been dropped off in the woods. And they are fast. And vicious.
What follows is a lot of Reid running (hence the title) by himself through the woods. He also does a lot of hiding and stumbling and thinking about his dad who taught him some basic survival skills.
The writing was not bad but there was a fair amount of repetition. This was understandable to a point because Reid mentioned is trying to figure out what the hell to do and is usually pretty disoriented and upset. It takes him awhile to get his wits about him and get the hang of this survival thing. Luckily, he does in fact gather some of those useful wits, so it doesn't go on like this forever. However, if I had heard about "his heart" in some variation one more time (because believe me, the 40 times it appears in the book was plenty), I would have been at risk of doing something violent.
The book really picks up once other characters are introduced, and I enjoyed the second half much more than the first half. There are some big moments, but despite me liking the characters just fine, I didn't really feel a strong connection to any and so these moments weren't as impactful as they could have/should have been. I'm not sure what kept me at bay.
The conclusion isn't really a conclusion, and this ends rather abruptly with every intention of the next book in the series picking up where this left off. There are a TON of things left unanswered, which I think is why this lacked the intensity I was looking for. We really don't find out anything. We don't know who/what the hunters are. We don't know why these kids have been brought here. We don't know where "here" is. We don't know how big the area is or how many hunters there are or how many kids there are or who is behind this or really anything useful whatsoever.
I'm undecided if I will continue the series or not, but I thought this was decent and worth the read.
2.5 Rounded to 3 Stars
September 13, 2017
Good quick read
I did enjoy this book. But wasn't completely won over on the writing style. I had to re read a few lines occasionally, I think, due to the way it was written. But aside from that, I enjoyed the story. When I had time to read, I didn't want to put it down. I am definitely going to get book two because I want to know what happens next and want to understand more about these "hunters"!
I do dislike how short the book is. When books are under 300 pages I feel like the author cuts their story off just to have multiple books. That sucks for a reader. Much rather have an 800 page book with an ending.
But regardless, the story has likable characters, keeps you on your toes and has you holding your breath a few times in anticipation. I do recommend it but suggest finding a deal to get the whole series. (I'm not positive, but think there is 4).
I did enjoy this book. But wasn't completely won over on the writing style. I had to re read a few lines occasionally, I think, due to the way it was written. But aside from that, I enjoyed the story. When I had time to read, I didn't want to put it down. I am definitely going to get book two because I want to know what happens next and want to understand more about these "hunters"!
I do dislike how short the book is. When books are under 300 pages I feel like the author cuts their story off just to have multiple books. That sucks for a reader. Much rather have an 800 page book with an ending.
But regardless, the story has likable characters, keeps you on your toes and has you holding your breath a few times in anticipation. I do recommend it but suggest finding a deal to get the whole series. (I'm not positive, but think there is 4).
June 12, 2020
I chose this book based on it being L in my list. I hoped by the title it would be a thrilling read, and I was not wrong.
Reid is a 16yo boy who wakes up bound and gagged in the back of a truck. When his abductors release him into the forest, he knows he has to run. And run he does - immediately finding the body of a kid who is pinned to a tree, with body parts trailing.
The book is extremely well written. It manages to keep the adrenaline pumping through every single page. There is terror bleeding from this book, so much so that despite the protagonist being 16, I wouldn't suggest children read these books until they are at least this age.
I loved this book and couldn't put it down. I started reading it yesterday morning, and just over 24hours later, I am about to start reading Book 4 in The Hunted series.
Reid is a 16yo boy who wakes up bound and gagged in the back of a truck. When his abductors release him into the forest, he knows he has to run. And run he does - immediately finding the body of a kid who is pinned to a tree, with body parts trailing.
The book is extremely well written. It manages to keep the adrenaline pumping through every single page. There is terror bleeding from this book, so much so that despite the protagonist being 16, I wouldn't suggest children read these books until they are at least this age.
I loved this book and couldn't put it down. I started reading it yesterday morning, and just over 24hours later, I am about to start reading Book 4 in The Hunted series.
October 26, 2020
Wow! This book is edge of your seat material. Started it Saturday morning, and was finished by lunch. One sitting. Could. Not. Put. It. Down. Larsen really knows how to ramp up the tension...and then dangle the reader there, turning pages as quickly as they can. This is the story of a teen kidnapped out of the foster care system, and dumped in the wilderness. That's not insurmountable. Before his dad died, they'd spent time in the woods. He knows how to survive. And he'd be fine if it wasn't for the murdered kids he finds, and the hunters who have set their crosshairs on him.
May 26, 2017
There's a reason "The Most Dangerous Game" is a short story instead of a novel. I forced myself to read this one till the bitter end, but had lost all interest at about the 40% mark.
Minus one star for no resolution at the end of the book. This is one of my biggest pet peeves, and I have no idea why authors think it's a good idea. Even if I enjoyed the book, a cliff-hanger will annoy me. Not only will I not buy the sequels, the author gets added to my "do not read" list.
Minus one star for no resolution at the end of the book. This is one of my biggest pet peeves, and I have no idea why authors think it's a good idea. Even if I enjoyed the book, a cliff-hanger will annoy me. Not only will I not buy the sequels, the author gets added to my "do not read" list.
July 14, 2022
DNF. Two stars because the premise is fascinating. One of my favorite short stories is "The Most Dangerous Game".
Unfortunately, the writing style drove me nuts. First, it is in present tense 1st person. Which is very distracting and awkward to read. Second, there is no economy of language. I found the excessive description to be self-indulgent.
In short, I read the first chapter and shelved it. :(
Unfortunately, the writing style drove me nuts. First, it is in present tense 1st person. Which is very distracting and awkward to read. Second, there is no economy of language. I found the excessive description to be self-indulgent.
In short, I read the first chapter and shelved it. :(
November 26, 2023
I got this as a free kindle download probably like 10 years ago and just finished it.
The first half was basically just Redd trying to escape the hunters. The second half was more interesting once Reed met with 4 other teens and became a unit.
The writing seemed like a rushed edit by a new author. Not necessarily bad, but not good. Was not expecting this to be a supernatural book, with the hunters being not human, vampire-esque cannibals.
I don't really have a desire to finish the series.
The first half was basically just Redd trying to escape the hunters. The second half was more interesting once Reed met with 4 other teens and became a unit.
The writing seemed like a rushed edit by a new author. Not necessarily bad, but not good. Was not expecting this to be a supernatural book, with the hunters being not human, vampire-esque cannibals.
I don't really have a desire to finish the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 5, 2017
Intriguing
At first, I worried where this book would lead, but the character development is strong and the situations were believable pushing me to continue reading long past bedtime.
At first, I worried where this book would lead, but the character development is strong and the situations were believable pushing me to continue reading long past bedtime.
September 11, 2018
I actually liked this one - maybe because it's the first book in the series and had quality/potential to it. It was somewhat thrilling and made me excited to read the next book.
But do yourself a favor - don't read the others unless you enjoy disappointment.
But do yourself a favor - don't read the others unless you enjoy disappointment.
December 30, 2018
Sort of like a low budget knock off of the hunger games but with monsters. Overall a decent story but there wasn't much of a storyline or plot aside from running from the hunters and battling a bully. Got the book free and probably won't ever read the others.
July 9, 2021
This was a book I downloaded from there for free while waiting for the bus one day and it was really good! it is a YA book but its full of danger and mystery. This is only the first in the trilogy but ill certainly be getting the other two. I HAVE to know what happens to these kids!
July 31, 2017
Part 1 not book 1
This appears to be more part 1 of a book than a short book in itself. Ok idea & well edited but I couldn't stay interested
This appears to be more part 1 of a book than a short book in itself. Ok idea & well edited but I couldn't stay interested
August 23, 2017
Keep reading
This is a very good book. Never had the privilege to read a book by this author. Pleasantly surprised. Getting more now.
This is a very good book. Never had the privilege to read a book by this author. Pleasantly surprised. Getting more now.
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