Note: This is a translated version of the original review posted in spanish:

Score: 3.3 Stars.
It's been over 4 years since I last read Blake Crouch, and it was now the time to enjoy another of his novels. Before starting the review, I want to thank Ballantine Books and Netgalley for approving the digital ARC of this book, in exchange for this review.

My first approach to Crouch's work was with the short story titled "Summer Frost", which is part of "Forward", Amazon's science fiction collection.
From that moment on I knew I wanted to read more of Crouch's works, and when I saw that his debut novel was being reissued, which was available on Netgalley, I didn't think twice about requesting the Digital ARC.

In Run, we will follow a family that lives in Albuquerque and must flee their home to try to survive an apocalyptic version of modern society. But what has happened here? We don't know yet, but what is certain is that people have become more violent, and they attack others for no reason, even ending the lives of their victims. This is how Jack and his wife make the decision to pack up as much as they can and flee with their young children to the north.

This will not be an easy task, and the family will have to endure hunger and many dangers, in addition to the great uncertainty of achieving their goal of surviving and staying together.

I am not a big fan of survival stories, and the reason is that I do not like to feel part of it. For example, I am sure that they would be among the first to fall into a situation like this, and I suffer when I see how the characters do everything possible to survive. The two children go through horrible moments and there are scenes in which you feel like your heart stops, because you wish that your body would not make the slightest noise that could attract the threats lurking in the darkness.

On the other hand, I found the explanation of why this violence breaks out throughout the country interesting. A new fear has definitely been unlocked in my life. I can't give you too many details because finding out what this is about was an interesting surprise. As for the ending, I wasn't entirely satisfied, but I didn't think it was bad either. Considering that this was the author's debut novel, I think it's an interesting start to his career.

Anyway, this has been a very interesting and entertaining read, recommended for those who are looking for an action-packed story that will leave their hearts racing as they read on. Now I'm really looking forward to reading Crouch's other novels, especially Recursion and Dark Matter.

A man and his family embark on a cross country escape to safety when a wave of ultra violence turns most of the population into ruthless killers. This book is a plot driven, edge of your seat thriller.

I believe this book is a re-release of an early Blake Crouch novel that was originally self published. I enjoyed this book as quick page turner. I found the characters to be a bit one dimensional, but in the way that action move characters are a bit one dimensional-- I dealt with it since I was there for the action! The book has a mysterious affliction at it's core which isn't ever explored or explained-- kind of a bummer, as that would have really elevated this as an interesting speculative fiction book for me. However, at it's heart this book is a rather simple story about one family, so I was happy to overlook this. Major trigger warning for violence and gore.

I was very happy to have read this book. It's one of my favorite types of books to recommend to folks who are not frequent readers, or readers of thrillers and/or speculative fiction. It's fast and engaging, so a perfect entree for non-readers. That said, there are other Blake Crouch novels I'm likely to recommend over this one.

Literally, once you open the book, you've hit the ground running with this fast paced narrative!
Not the most original plot, it is based on a nationwide apocalyptic event, but once you suspend your disbelief, it is nonstop high anxiety gore and entertainment.
Blake Crouch is my favorite science fiction author - "Dark Matter" being one of my all time favorite books. His storylines and characters are so well developed, each of his works have an excellent human interest aspect, along with mind bending, yet believable plots.
This is a quick read and would be a great book to have on hand while waiting during an endless delay at the airport - really takes your mind off everything else for a while....

4.5⭐️

Thank you Random House Publishing & NetGalley for this arc of Blake’s book Run.

This was SUCH an insanely good read! Blake knows better than most how to start off the story in a way that immediately grabs ahold of you and keeps the pages turning at high speed. You immediately resonate with the characters, recognizing their humanity and hard season of life they’re already in when the plot kicks in and see their character growth through the tribulations of the story!

Dark Matter was my first Blake Crouch read and I loved it from start to finish and Run has fallen right into line behind it. 10/10 recommend!

An apocalyptic thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. Fast paced and not for the faint of heart.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest reviews.

"Run" by Blake Crouch is a fast-paced thriller that grips you from the start. In just a few days, the United States descends into chaos with a surge of brutal, senseless violence.

The protagonist, Jack Colclough takes his family on the run in a desperate race for survival. Crouch's writing is taut and intense, perfectly capturing the urgency and terror as Jack and his family flee their unknown pursuers.

everything by Blake Crouch is amazzzzing, and this book falls right in line!!! Dark Matter is one of my all time favorite books that really stuck with me and still think about to this day. This is a close second place for sure. 5/5 stars!!!!

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for my ARC in exchange for my honest review. This book was originally self-published but it’s being re-released this fall by Random House.

This is the fourth book I’ve read by this author. It started off strong - and weird - but a page turner. There was some event in the sky - an “aurora” - and those who saw the light became “infected” and started killing innocent people.

We meet Jack, his wife Dee and their children as the start to RUN away from the danger. Part Survivor, part Walking Dead and part terrorizing mass killings. The last third was just too much with chainsawing bones and point blank executions.

I will continue to read this author’s books. The newer ones have been much better! Maybe he just needed to refine his craft.

A fun and dystopian run through ice capped mountains. I enjoyed it. I believe this is a rerelease, and I'm curious how it differs from the original?

Crouch has done it again!!! 5 stars ⭐️ This book was so intriguing and gripping, I could not put it down! This authors writing is so intentional and keeps me guessing until the very end! If you read any of his books, please read this!!!

Run
Oh wow! I was NOT expecting this. While I have only read two Blake Crouch books, this one could not have been more different! This book was gorey, thrilling and had such a unique story line! I would definitely recommend everyone check this book out when it releases in December! Thank you Netgalley! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️from me!

This book had me reeling! It went from 0-60 so quickly! Honestly love the way Crouch directs the story with such intensity but enough flesh to where we get to know the characters and world as they know it.

Can wait to grab a copy! Thank you to the publisher & Netgalley for my ARC

Run is a nail biting and thrilling apocalyptic thriller where a family is on the run, trying to survive in a world where the sight of strange lights has led to deadly rage and murder. The odds are against Jack and Dee Colclough, their daughter Naomi, and son, Cole, as they flee, trying to survive after their names have been read over the radio and the family has been targeted for murder!

Run was initially published February 24, 2011 and has just been republished. I enjoyed the suspense, the fight for survival, the tension, the family dynamics, and the sense of dread which oozed from every page.

I found the title to be very apt. The Colclough family must keep running for their survival. Those who have seen the lights are trying to kill everyone. They don't know when or if they will ever be safe. Who can be trusted? What will happen when they run out of food or gas? What they do know is that they have to RUN to stay safe!

I felt for the family and their plight. I found this book to be a fast read which had me turning the pages, wondering what was going to happen next! Although I still had some questions at the end of the book, I found this book to be a thrilling and gripping read.

Holy cow was this a ride and a half, and I enjoyed every second of it! I love a dystopian horror, but Blake Crouch also delivers a family trying to survive together and I love it. It reminded me a bit of Dark Matter with the husband's love for his family. I absolutely devoured this book, and who wouldn't when every chapter is a cliffhanger?!? While I am seeing mixed reviews, I absolutely loved this novel.

Run by Blake Crouch - I was hesitant on this book because it really had mixed reviews BUT I try to form my own opinions. WOW! This book was the perfect thriller. It was action packed, terrifying, relatable and had so many plot twists. I read this book so fast because I could not stop, I had to see how it ended. This book was a wild ride - READ THIS BOOK!

Ok this is not my *favorite* Blake Crouch - I have to save that spot for Dark Matter, but that being said, Crouch definitely knows how to mess with your head and make you think. I was excited for an apocalyptic story, something that is normally out of my wheelhouse but, with Crouch writing I knew this was my chance to give it a shot.

Let’s say, I won’t be eager to pick up another apocalypse book after this one. I know Crouch is talented, so maybe it is just that the theme here really can’t work for me. But the plot was hard for me to believe/care about, the characters were a bit 2 dimensional and maybe my expectations are set too high but for some reason the writing in this book simply wasn’t it.

With that being said though… I was at the edge of my seat and did keep flipping pages - I didn’t want to DNF but I also wasn’t fully invested like I would be if I felt more connected to the characters? So plot and attention grab? All the stars. Writing and characters? Not so much.

I may be in the minority here and this will not keep me from reading Crouch in the future - he’s got the ideas, this one just needed a bit more follow through in my opinion.

As a fan of Blake Crouch's three most recent books, particularly Dark Matter, I was excited to receive an advance reader's copy of his apocalyptic thriller, Run.

An atmospheric phenomenon in the sky causes changes in people who view it. The changes in this segment of society are not good; let's just say, they are evil. Jack and his family are one of many individuals and families trying to run from those affected by the phenomenon, who attempt to kill everyone in their path by whatever means necessary. Word reaches Jack of a rescue camp in Canada. As he tries to protect his family in their attempts to get there, he and his wife, Dee, use their wits and instincts and learn survival skills to dodge groups of killers along the way.

I have a few minor issues, one being the fragmented sentences as the story goes on, which I found disconcerting. There is a bit of a believability factor, as well. But that should not stop anyone from devouring this exciting book, which is one thrill ride after another. Highly recommended!

This review will be posted on my goodreads account closer to the date of the books release. I plan to post the review on October 15, 2024. I added a link to my goodreads account below.

4.5 ⭐️

Blake Crouch has done it again! He is easily becoming one of my auto-buy authors. This book is unlike any other I've read. I loved that the 'outbreak' was not a virus or biological agent that was obvious to everyone, but rather something internal that gave the infected an all-encompassing hatred towards the uninfected. This really made the 'villians' more terrifying n my opinion. This book had incredible pacing and kept me hooked the entire way. I will definitely be recommending to family and friends.

Super interesting and thrilling read. Definitely a standard Blake Crouch book but that isn't really a bad thing. If you like his other books you will definitely like this one.

Blake Crouch is a master of his craft. The way he writes characters, settings and most importantly, stories, is done in a way that sets him apart from other authors. And Run is no different.

This story follows the Colclough family who are faced with a choice: run or die. Something has caused the people of The United States to go on murderous rampages for no apparent reason. Dee, Jack and their children, Naomi and Cole must fight to stay alive in this tense and gripping novel.

I’m no stranger to Blake’s work. Whenever I’m asked to share a favorite author he is always the first to come to mind. So when I saw this title I was worried I missed a new work of his. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I found out this was originally a self-published title that is now getting a formal publication! Run was truly a unique experience. The writing style alone provided tense, sharp and jarring feelings as I was reading about a family fighting to survive. I will never stop singing the praises of Blake’s work. This is a must read.

Thank you to NetGalley, Blake Crouch and Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.