Lucy ClarkeThe Hike: The Sunday Times bestseller and the perfect autumn thriller novel to curl up with for 2024

Very enjoyable novel with characters brought to life by the authorThe setting of Norway helps with the narrative The main characters are isolated and there relationship's th each other are drawn out.My only criticism is the ending seem a little rushed.Not my usual genre but a book I throughly enjoyed.

This is another solid read from Lucy Clarke. It's by no means a literary masterpiece, but it's a great popcorn thriller with an atmospheric setting and a very well considered cast of characters.I really like Lucy Clarke's writing - it flows effortlessly, and she has a real knack for summing up complex emotions and feelings with concise clarity; I regularly find myself thinking 'yes, that's exactly it!' The four women in this story are all very relatable in this way, except maybe Joni. Their back stories are well drawn and I really enjoyed spending time with them. The character arcs are strong, which makes the ending satisfying - although I was a little disappointed by the villain(s) and their motivations and actions.I raced through this book in a few days as it was so pacy and gripping. It's not this author's best work - my favourites of hers are You Let Me In, The Castaways, and Last Seen - but it's good. It's a little straightforward and formulaic, but it's an easy and gripping read.

Rating: 3.2/5I was a little late coming to this latest offering from Lucy Clarke, given that it was published a few months ago. However, in true "famine or feast" style I have been making up for it by not only reading "The Hike" but also by watching "No Escape" on Paramount+ which is based on Lucy Clarke's novel, "The Blue".I enjoy Lucy Clarke's writing style. It is fluent and engaging and there is invariably a filmic quality to it that makes it no surprise that her work ends up being dramatised for the screen. As with her previous publications, "The Hike" could well be described as a "destination thriller" with this one being set in the well-portrayed setting of a fictional location in Norway. However, rather than an out and out thriller this, like a number of her previous novels, could well be described as a suspense mystery with significant elements of women's fiction blended into the mix.Events are recounted from the perspective of various key protagonists, but as always, Lucy Clarke does a fine job of ensuring that the characters have distinct and credible voices, so there are no issues with distinguishing one from another. The pace may be a little slow for some readers in the first half of the book, but it does pick up thereafter. Personally, I had no real issue with the more subdued tempo in the earlier stages as Lucy Clarke's writing style and sound characterisation is sufficiently engaging. Events in the closing chapters are somewhat more rushed and not always entirely convincing, which is a shame given the time and effort invested in the first half of the novel in setting the scene.However, much as I found this to be an enjoyable read, my biggest issue with "The Hike" is that it frequently struck me as being formulaic. The structure of the novel as a whole seemed to be following a pre-determined blueprint that Lucy Clarke has enjoyed success with previously.I would certainly happily recommend adding this book to to your reading list. - If you haven't read this author's work before then I am sure you will enjoy the experience. - If you have read Lucy Clarke previously, then you are still likely to enjoy it ... but there may well be a strong sense of déjà vu!

Good insight into the reward for struggles and tough outcomes.I'd definitely recommend this excellent book to friends and family.

I enjoyed this book and didn’t see the end coming. I stayed up late to finish it, always a good sign. Would recommend.

I really enjoyed reading this book it kept me hooked night after night looking forward to going to bed I have very sleepless nights but I read this until I fall fast asleep I hope I can find more of her books

Really good book didn't want to put it down. A good story about four friends and their lives a thrilling novel

It isn't often, as a man, that you get what feels like a real insight to how women are. This is a very well written, exciting, and riveting story that allowed me to glimpse (perhaps) how women are.

I really like her books. Definitely page turners. I’ve managed to read each book in 3 days cause I don’t want to put it down! This book has a good plot

What a lousy book. It is crazy that the more you read, the more comedy is involved. The plot twist is the baddest i have ever read.

I'm a fan of Lucy Clarke's work and her latest novel did not disappoint! I enjoyed the different point of views from each of the four characters. I was impressed by how distinct each voice was and how well crafted their distinct characters were. The story had me hooked from the first page and Lucy is able to give the reader a mental image of the stunning mountain landscapes. I've done my fair share of hiking and I got a real sense of how it felt being on the majestic Blafjell mountain in Norway. I feel as if I've been there without having to make the journey. Great escapism and adventure – a must read!

Worum gehts?Liz, Maggie, Helena und Joni kennen sich schon seit der Kindheit. Auch wenn ihre Leben mittlerweile total unterschiedlich sind, fahren sie jedes Jahr einmal gemeinsam in Urlaub. Dieses Mal steht jedoch kein Strandurlaub an, sondern ein mehrtägige Wanderung in den norwegischen Bergen. Keine Hütten, nur mit Zelt, wollen sie ihren Alltag hinter sich lassen. Doch in der Gegend ist kürzlich eine einheimische Frau bei genau dieser Route spurlos verschwunden … und das ungute Gefühl, beobachtet zu werden wird immer größer…Mein Fazit:Mein erstes Buch von Lucy Clarke, welches ich in der Originalfassung in Englisch gelesen habe. Meine Entscheidung, nicht auf die deutsche Version zu warten, war richtig. Ich war schnell im Lesefluss und begleitete die Freundinnen in die norwegische Natur. Man lernt die vier richtig gut kennen und erfährt in den Kapiteln, die abwechselnd aus der Sicht von ihnen geschrieben sind, viel über deren Charakter, ihre Ängste und Hoffnungen. Zusätzlich werden immer wieder kurze Kapitel eingeschoben, in denen es um die Suche/Bergung einer Frau geht, die regungslos auf einem Felsvorsprung unterhalb des Gipfels liegt. Wer das ist, wird natürlich vorerst nicht verraten, was den Spannungsbogen zusätzlich anzieht. Es ist kein blutiger oder rasanter Thriller, sondern man spürt die Bedrohung permanent im Hintergrund und wartet nur darauf, dass sie sich endlich zeigt. Immer wieder werden falsche Fährten gelegt und bis zum Schluss bleibt das Bild unvollständig. Mir hat dieser Thriller richtig gut gefallen und vergebe somit eine große Leseempfehlung.

Great story, amazing twists, just wanted to sit and read it all at once.