Blake Crouch slays. Literally always. I found this was interesting that this was re releasing since it actually was released in 2011.

This is different from the Blake Crouch I know. I felt like I was in a 28 Days Later tale. While not exactly similar that was the tension I felt,
I really enjoyed this book.

This was my first ever Blake Crouch read, and one of the first books I picked up when I first purchased an eReader, so it’s great to have an opportunity to revisit RUN. It’s a gripping narrative and a prime exploration of human psyche.

Thank you for the opportunity.

The story begins with an intriguing premise: a mysterious event turns most of the population violently homicidal, Jack Colclough and his family are forced to escape and fight for survival in a ravaged, chaotic America.
However, Run fell a bit short for me with character development and depth. While the action is gripping, the characters sometimes feel like vehicles for the plot rather than well rounded characters.
3.5 stars rounded up.

This book stresses me out in a good way. I really wanted to know what would happen next for the family. Very fast paced. I love this author.

tropes: (read if you like) dystopia science fiction, suspenseful chases, apocalyptic thriller, dark and tense mood


Thanks to Random House Publishing Group, the author, and NetGalley for the free gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book had me hooked literally right away. This is not a book I ever thought I would be so into, but I crushed through the entire book in one day cause I could not stop reading until I finished. My heart rate was so high the entire time and I was really on the edge of my seat, but I could not stop even through it freaked me out so much.

This book reminded me of the first season of Walking Dead and The Last of Us, so I know similar things have been done before but for some reason in book form it felt so much different and creepier.

My boyfriend and I really love Blake Crouch’s books so much we love all the freaky Sci Fi type of plots that he comes up with.

Really enjoyed Run by Blake Crouch. It was a compelling non stop action from start to finish this had it all great characters thought Dee was the real heroine kept the family together through a nightmare no family should be put through.a top notch thriller

RUN,RUN, RUN for your lives there is no turning back mass shootings city on fire where would you go & all you could do is RUN!!

All I can say is that Blake crouch really knows how to keep the reader engaged his description of the scene was enhanced & you felt like you were right there with the family a top notch thriller that will keep you wanting more right to the very end.

The only criticism I have is the ending was a little abrupt but that is just a minor glitch on my part just thought it lacked a bit of gusto to the normal Crouch endings.

Run was an excellent read. I loved the writing and it was propulsive. Great character study. I would read more from this author.

Thanks NetGalley and Random House/Ballantine for an advance copy of this book.

What an intense ride this was! We follow a family on the run, fleeing those infected by a mysterious illness or phenomenon that has turned neighbors and friends into brutal murderers. Jack and Dee have to come to terms with their rocky marriage as they fight to keep their two children safe. They also have to try to survive the harsh wilderness of the Rocky Mountains. The speed of the book is break neck right up to the end. I am so looking forward to reading more Blake Crouch!

Wow did this book stress me out!! Which is always a little fun. It was easy to connect with the characters because you are "watching" them go through so much. The writing at times did feel a little choppy but I felt emotionally tied to the story and people. This author is really good at making you think and wonder what is going on and what will happen, which I like. But sometimes it can feel confusing or like a lot is going on. This defnitely isn't my usual genre but I love pushing outside my comfort zones and trying something like this. I definitely want to read more of his book.s

Big thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for the ARC Copy of this crazy read!

I honestly was not sure what I was walking into here, but it was SO good. The adrenaline started immediately and almost never let up throughout this entire story.
I loved the way this ended too, as I was worried we would get some terrible ending that would be disappointing after such a great build up but it delivered just as well.

My first Blake Crouch and it will not be my last!

I have loved every Blake Crouch novel I’ve read and so I was disappointed (mostly in myself) that I couldn’t get into this one as much as normal. The main issue for me was that this so slightly more horror than his other books and for as much as I love thrillers, I can’t handle anything dipping into horror. Crossing over into multiple genres (as Crouch does so successfully), be prepared for plenty of twists and turns that leave you guessing until the end.

I rated Run by Blake Crouch 3 stars. I enjoyed it, but I wasn't expecting the gory/horror style story that it was. Keeping in mind, Run was a re-release of one of Black Crouch's earliest published books. I have been used to the authors most recent novels that are less violent and gory. I probably would not have requested Run had I known. So my middling review is mainly due to me not being the right audience for the novel. I will say, I did enjoy the story minus the gore and violence, but it was a DARK book. Anyone reading it should know that going in. It is a dark plot with a dark view of humanity.

Run was a crazy, wild, rollercoaster of a book. By half way through I did not want to put the book down. It was more gory then I usually go for but it was such a compelling read I had to know what happened.

Outstanding thriller! I was on the edge of my set for most of this book.

When the world seems to lose its mind all at one time, the few people who have been impacted have to either fight back or hide. Otherwise, they will be killed without any mercy. And no one really knows why.

So, when Jack hears his name read across a broadcast radio, he knows what it means. They are coming for him and his wife and kids. They have no choice but to RUN and run now.

The rest of the book is about trying to survive and hoping to figure out what caused the change in only part of the population.

As always, this is another great book by Blake Crouch.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.

Scarier than I expected, this book had me on the edge of my seat. One of the most stressful books I've read, I know this one will haunt me for a while. Horror fans will enjoy this one!

3.5 - the story was interesting, and I liked the family bonding, but there were so many too convenient circumstances and the end was a cop out.

𝔹𝕠𝕠𝕜 ℝ𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕖𝕨 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Read if you like:
❗️ apocalyptic thrillers
❗️ fast paced quick reads
❗️ single timeline
❗️ violent and graphic
❗️stories of survival

This book was a wild ride from beginning to end - abrupt end. I wanted more explanations and the ending to give me all the answers but the curtain dropped and left me wanting more. I cried and gasped at this book I realized was originally released years and years ago.

Run is a story about a journey the Colclough family endures through a dystopian timeframe. One morning society wakes up to murder and mayhem for reasons unknown in the beginning. Jack, Dee, Nay and Cole will be pushed to their human limits and then some. Jack quickly becomes a different man through the journey and I deeply admire him for what he is willing to do. We will witness him make some of the most hardest decisions any human dares to be faced with, be the backbone for his struggling family, and be broken down to his core. The thoughts and the choices made by all the characters are unbelievable. If you devour dystopian and post-apocalyptic novels like I do, I can't imagine you not praising this book for the effectiveness and delivery.

This story is not for the faint of heart or for those who can't handle a barrage of insults to the human condition or body. Crouch reaches in your mind and your heart creating adrenaline, copious amounts of fear, hope and deep sorrow through this novel. I imagined their hunger and thirst so strongly, their pain and their extreme tiredness. Thank you @netgalley, the author, and the publisher for this ARC.

This is more like 1.5 stars but if I can't do half stars, I'll have to round down to 1.
I'm not sure why I was able to request this on NetGalley when it was actually published in 2011, but here we are. Blake Crouch is one of few sci-fi authors I read, and I'll admit that his books are still pretty hit and miss. The newer ones are at least entertaining, but I noticed when I read Pines that he was falling into a lot of classic pitfalls indicative of a new writer. Unfortunately Run experienced a lot of those same issues. The title is quite apt because that is literally all that happens in this book. It was non-stop action with no real consequences. I don't feel that we ever got a satisfying resolution, and character development was non-existent, especially for women. I couldn't tell you a single thing about Dee except that she cheated on her husband. Jack is a very boring action figure of a man. The more I think about this book, the more I realize that there wasn't a single thing I liked about it. Even the action scenes were boring, and I remember wanting to DNF halfway through but I persevered for the sake of my NetGalley percentage. Sigh. Just disappointing. I hope Crouch's true next novel is in line with how his writing has progressed, because looking back is not the answer.

Don’t read this if you have any plans whatsoever. I inhaled this book on the literal edge of my seat. It’s definitely gory and brutal but it’s done so phenomenally well. With every book of this author’s that I read, I just am more and more shocked at how much I like his writing. If you like gory horror apocalyptic type books, this is THE one. There are too many trigger warnings to post, so check them before you read!

I'm torn on this review. On the one hand, I could not put this book down once I started it. It is a thrilling ride from the first page. On the other, it is a surface level thriller, very plot driven, not so much character development or deep explorations of the themes. Definitely an engaging book though, it felt like a movie in my head.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for providing an eARC of this book.