Plot Summary

The Hike

Drew Magary

The Hike

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

Book Brief

Drew Magary

The Hike

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Swiss Alps • Contemporary

First Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Hike by Susi Holliday follows a group of friends embarking on a mountain trek, where they encounter unexpected and increasingly unsettling events. As tension rises, each individual's secrets and past experiences come to light. The narrative explores themes of trust, survival, and the complexity of human relationships amid a suspenseful backdrop.

Mysterious

Adventurous

Suspenseful

Fantastical

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.0

34,001 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Susi Holliday's The Hike delivers a thrilling, atmospheric tale set in the rugged Scottish Highlands, capturing readers with its suspense and vivid descriptions. While some critics find the plot twists engaging and the characters well-developed, others argue the pacing drags at times. Overall, it's a gripping read for fans of psychological thrillers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Hike?

Readers who relish psychological thrillers with unexpected twists will enjoy Susi Holliday's The Hike. Comparable to Ruth Ware’s and Lucy Foley’s works, this novel appeals to those captivated by suspenseful narratives set in eerie, isolated locations, akin to The Woman in Cabin 10 and The Guest List.

4.0

34,001 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Swiss Alps • Contemporary

First Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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