Blake Crouch is one of my favorite authors and I was so excited for the chance to read
some of his earlier work. “Run” didn’t disappoint. You’re immediately thrown into an apocalyptic world with no background info. It’s quite disorienting, which worked perfectly. I had the same feeling of confusion and dread as the family on the run. It really gave me “The Purge” vibes! I would recommend this to anyone who loves Crouch’s work or if you’re looking for a great thrill ride. Thanks for the opportunity to read in advance!

This was a wild ride of a dystopian thriller/horror. It was action packed from beginning to the end and I was beginning to think if there will ever be an end and if the family can catch a break. There was lots of killing, including women and children - I am not squeamish about that, but it is a TW for other readers. It kept me on my toes and entertained so I rate it 4 stars. I read 3 other books by this author, and he is quickly becoming one of my favorites.

I have read and loved all three of Crouch's most recent novels, and I have been wanting to read this one for a while, but when I went back to find it on Amazon again, it had disappeared. You can imagine my excitement when this popped up as a republication on NG, so I requested it right away. And now I am feeling quite disappointed. I didn't enjoy this story at all. You can tell that this was one of his earlier books. The writing was disjointed and overly detailed with unnecessary information. I was extremely bored for most of the book and wanted to smack the wife and kids. The premise was somewhat interesting, and I did feel some intensity building up to the climax which is why I gave this a three-star rating instead of a two; however, it is entirely possible that what I felt was actually my own anxiety on not getting to the end of the book fast enough. I hate to give an unfavorable review, but this one just wasn't for me.

Thank you to the author, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, and NetGalley for granting me digital access in exchange for my honest review!

I was a little turned off the first few chapters because it just jumped right in without any backstory on the characters or the “outbreak”. The further I read though the more attached I got to the characters. There were parts that had my heart racing like I was really there and not just reading about it. I’ve read 3 other books by the author and Run lived up to those. A fast pace book but does have some gruesome details.

This isn't like Blake Crouch's other novels, so please know that going in! I was devouring this story. Apocalyptic stories give me such anxiety, and the author did such a great job writing such an unnerving book! I couldn't put it down.

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The premise of Run, an apocalyptic thriller set in America, was appealing; an ordinary family running after hearing the patriarch’s name over the radio after an epidemic of senseless murders began. However, Run felt like an excerpt of a much longer book. It was extremely difficult to begin the book, feel connected to the characters within the Colclough family, and want to continue due to the fact that it felt like Run began in the middle of a story. There was no background knowledge given, nor was there any lead up within the story to the apocalyptic event. By the end of Run, there wasn’t much additional depth or knowledge given to us regarding this family, as there were very minimal “flashbacks” or memories to add to the plot of the story. Moreover, to solidify the feeling that Run was an excerpt from a much longer book, the book abruptly ends.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Ballantine Books for a copy of Run in exchange for my honest review.

Let me set the scene….i was approved for this book, and started reading it the same night we were able to see the aurora borealis in Ohio. I will leave you with that.
Loved it…read it in one sitting. Anxiety ridden through the whole thing, feeling like I was there. What would I do in this circumstance? Would I fight or give up? I still don’t know.
Something has turned people into raging murderers…and it is an Us against them type of circumstance. Can Jack save his family? Is there even a point in trying?

My first time reading this author, and on the edge of my comfort zone genre wise, I was excited to read it.

An apocalyptic thriller, a family on the run for their lives as America descends into violent anarchy, think Cormac McCarthy’s The Road but with much more pace, action and guns.

The style is straightforward, no nonsense, fast and full of threat. I loved the focus on one family’s fight for survival instead of an over explained, philosophical wider world view. It’s gripping, gory in places and there are plenty of shocks.

Highly recommended.

Thanks to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine

One day you wake up and the world has changed. Jack hears his name on the radio and knows that he is next on the list they will be coming to his house next to kill him. He quickly loads and a car with his wife and two kids and makes a run for it.

The power goes out and convoys start coming through destroying towns and killing everyone brutally.It is very creepy as you read all the hardships the family goes through and how hard they fight to stay alive.

This was a fast, hang on to the edge of your seat thriller as you don't know who you can trust.

Loved Dark Matter so I was excited to read this and it didn’t disappoint! Definitely recommend this suspenseful, fast-paced thriller ! Definitely a wild ride!!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.