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Pines (Wayward Pines, #1)
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bookshelves: dystopian-post-apocalyptic, mystery-thriller-suspense, read-2023, horror, science-fiction, quest-summer-2023
Sep 15, 2023
bookshelves: dystopian-post-apocalyptic, mystery-thriller-suspense, read-2023, horror, science-fiction, quest-summer-2023
Pines
is the first book in Blake Crouch’s Wayward Pines trilogy. The author gives readers creative world-building and a struggling main character. Secret Service agent Ethan Burke had just arrived in Wayward Pines to locate two missing federal agents. He and a fellow agent are immediately involved in a severe vehicle accident. Ethan comes to in a hospital without his identification, cell phone, wallet, and briefcase. As the days pass, he’s unable to get satisfactory answers to his questions. Additionally, he’s unable to contact his wife Theresa or his boss. No one seems to believe he’s who he says he is.
Ethan Burke comes across as confused and full of self-doubt, but also as someone who feels he’s somewhat entitled to special treatment due to being a federal agent. As the story progresses, we see Ethan become homesick as well as feel hopeless and terrified. However, his determination finally shines through. Ethan isn’t as a likeable a main character as many would prefer, but readers will likely feel for him as the scenes unfold.
This story combines science fiction with suspense and horror. As a reader, I often felt as confused as Ethan was. However, the book kept me engaged and turning the pages. With twists and turns, the story has a deeply involved plot, and a fascinating setting as well as a unique premise. The descriptive narrative transported me to Idaho with Ethan and the people in Wayward Pines. The finale where readers and Ethan learn what is really going on is creative.
Overall, this novel was somewhat uncomfortable at times, entertaining, and imaginative. I am looking forward to seeing what happens next in the series.
I purchased a copy of this novel. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. Publication date was October 18, 2022.
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My 4.16 rounded to 4 stars review is coming soon.
Ethan Burke comes across as confused and full of self-doubt, but also as someone who feels he’s somewhat entitled to special treatment due to being a federal agent. As the story progresses, we see Ethan become homesick as well as feel hopeless and terrified. However, his determination finally shines through. Ethan isn’t as a likeable a main character as many would prefer, but readers will likely feel for him as the scenes unfold.
This story combines science fiction with suspense and horror. As a reader, I often felt as confused as Ethan was. However, the book kept me engaged and turning the pages. With twists and turns, the story has a deeply involved plot, and a fascinating setting as well as a unique premise. The descriptive narrative transported me to Idaho with Ethan and the people in Wayward Pines. The finale where readers and Ethan learn what is really going on is creative.
Overall, this novel was somewhat uncomfortable at times, entertaining, and imaginative. I am looking forward to seeing what happens next in the series.
I purchased a copy of this novel. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. Publication date was October 18, 2022.
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My 4.16 rounded to 4 stars review is coming soon.
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Reading Progress
May 29, 2020
– Shelved
May 29, 2020
– Shelved as:
to-read
September 14, 2023
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Started Reading
September 15, 2023
– Shelved as:
dystopian-post-apocalyptic
September 15, 2023
– Shelved as:
mystery-thriller-suspense
September 15, 2023
– Shelved as:
read-2023
September 15, 2023
– Shelved as:
horror
September 15, 2023
– Shelved as:
science-fiction
September 15, 2023
– Shelved as:
quest-summer-2023
September 15, 2023
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Finished Reading
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Sep 15, 2023 01:00PM
Great review. 🌞
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I quite recently re-purchased the Wayward Pines books because I couldn't stop thinking about them. I passed them on, which is always a good thing to do with great books, but then realized that I really should have reread them first. I'm glad I was able to find them all in paperback form, and I'm looking forward to revisiting Wayward Pines.
Phoebe wrote: "I quite recently re-purchased the Wayward Pines books because I couldn't stop thinking about them. I passed them on, which is always a good thing to do with great books, but then realized that I re..."
I'm glad to find another fan. I'm looking forward to reading the last book in the series.
I'm glad to find another fan. I'm looking forward to reading the last book in the series.
Melissa (Semi-hiatus Very Behind) wrote: "I really liked this series too!"
I can't wait to read the next one.
I can't wait to read the next one.
Oh, I really enjoyed this series! Crouch is one of my fave authors. Some people don't enjoy a lot of the scientific research he does on his books, but I love it. Great review, Pam!
Donne wrote: "Oh, I really enjoyed this series! Crouch is one of my fave authors. Some people don't enjoy a lot of the scientific research he does on his books, but I love it. Great review, Pam!"
Thanks, Donne. This is only the second book I've read by him, but I enjoyed both of them. I read Upgrade last year. I have Abandon and Recursion on my kindle, but haven't gotten to them yet.
Thanks, Donne. This is only the second book I've read by him, but I enjoyed both of them. I read Upgrade last year. I have Abandon and Recursion on my kindle, but haven't gotten to them yet.