This is like a zombie survival novel, if the zombies were cognizant and armed. A large population was exposed to some kind of aurora of lights at night, and those that saw it have become "affected" with a rage at those that didn't see. The book is a long, nail-biting story of one family trying to escape from every kind of predicament you can imagine in this scenario. It was sweet, terrifying, and disgusting at times, but never boring! If that's your jam, buckle up!

Thank you Netgalley for the arc of this upcoming book!

I am sad to say I will not be a Blake Crouch reader. Its not that there is anything wrong with his writing or his style. And I know plenty of people who love his work, but in all fairness I guess its just not my cup of tea. He has a very specific brand.

You know when you read that a book has non-stop action that keeps you on the edge of your seat and you can't put it down even if you wanted to, foregoing sleep and whatever else you have to do? Well, "Run" is that book. When people around them turn violent without explanation, Jack, Dee and their kids go on the run....and never stop. Facing horrific obstacles again and again, the story rests barely long enough for you to catch your breath before it is off again. If that is what you are looking for, this book is for you. To be fair, the story is more suspense than sci-fi (as the cause behind what causes the people to shift their behavior is never fully explained), but that is about the worst of the complaints here. Like with "Dark Matter", I could see this book easily being converted into a film/limited series project.

Such an intense read, Run had me stressing the entire time! Right off the bat you are thrown into a terrifying scenario where humans are the scary monster, and that to me is more terrifying than anything! Jack and his family have moments to gather their survival belongings, come up with a plan, and execute it, all while finding their connection as a family again. The story flows very well but I found myself having to stop reading to catch my breath! This is totally different than most of my reads, but I enjoyed the rush. Would recommend to fans of the Walking Dead and post apocalyptic books and shows.

Loved his other books… not this one.
Pretty cheesy action and dialogue. No depth with characters. Neat concept of book, but could have DNF’d.

The Run by Blake Couch was such a fast-paced, interesting book! I have to be honest and say that I wasn't aware this book was previously released. However, I was pleasantly surprised for the re-release as I would have probably not read it if it wasn't advertised again. This book is not for the weak, but I enjoy books that play in my head like movies and this was right up my alley. Was the violence a little much sometimes? Maybe. But to me, it was needed to paint the picture of the gravity of this couple training to save their family from an unexplained phenomenon. I am an instant Black Crouch fan now and look forward to reading more.

Big Blake crouch fan since dark matter and I’ve read all his new releases since then. I’m confused about this one- looks like it was released over a decade ago, but maybe going to be repackaged with new cover?

In any case, this book is extremely dark and rough to read sometimes but I enjoyed how fast paced it was. I was hooked and needed to see what happened to this family on the run from strangers infected with something that made them want to kill others.

What a doozy.

When I explained to my husband what I was reading, he said it reminded him of bird box. I definitely would love to see Run adapted to the big screen.

Can’t wait to read more from Blake crouch!

I wasn’t really sure what to expect from Run, and I didn’t realize that this was by a popular author that I’ve seen his books around (but not yet read!), but it was such a gripping, suspenseful read!

Initially, I was a little put off by the quick, choppy, presumptive writing style. The story would go on for two or three paragraphs about something happening, but not coming out and saying what it was, and I found myself flipping back, worried I had missed crucial details.

The story grabbed me from the get-go. As a fan of apocalypse survival tales, especially those without zombies, Run hit the mark perfectly. I was breathlessly invested in Jack, Dee, and their family's desperate race across a crumbling landscape, rooting for their survival with every turn of the page.

If you share my passion for high-stakes, apocalyptic adventures, Run will hit the spot!

Thank you to the author, publishers, and NetGalley for providing this advanced reader copy. This is my honest and voluntary review.

I’m honestly not sure what I’m supposed to be feeling, having finished this. What was the point? Appreciate my family? This was awful, downright disgusting, redolent of Holocaust stories. But it was also somehow good? Well written. Impossible to put down. But I hated it?

A special thank you to NetGalley, Blake crouch and the publisher for the oppty to read this uncorrected proof in exchange for. My honest review. So, as a fan of Blake Crouch’s dark matter and wayward pibes books, I loved this one! A post apocalyptic novel in which the world reacts to an aurora borealis that results in them going Mad and murderous! I loved the family trying to survive and remain together through the chaos and turmoil! Classic Blake crouch with action from page one to the last! Great characters that you cannot help but route for from page one through the last page!

Five days ago, the epidemic of rage began. Four days ago, the killing started. Jack is listening to a battle operated radio when he hears his name - and he knows they’re coming to kill him and his family. There’s no time to think, no time to plan - he just has to run..

Not my favorite Blake Crouch book, but still a solid thriller. With its quick pace and dystopian feel, it had me on the edge of my seats.

Wow- this was intense from the very beginning! This apocalyptic thriller chronicles the story of a family on the run from blood-thirsty anonymous killers who have been affected by a mysterious phenomenon. I can envision this making it onto the screen at some point. Some of the events in this story are graphic and disturbing, reminiscent of holocaust descriptions I have read. I felt like the storyline was missing some complexity for me and was a little over my threshold for suffering and violence (however probably on par with other doomsday thriller storylines). Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group for an ARC of this book!

A decent thriller from Blake Crouch. I've read a couple of his writings and have generally found them to be enjoyable. He is undoubtedly a fantastic storyteller. This one was no different, although I couldn't quite put my finger on what was lacking. Although the tempo and characterizations were strong, the halfway mark felt a little repetitious in terms of content. While not a terrible tale by any means, I found it to be ultimately better than decent.

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for sending me an ARC of Run in exchange for an honest review.

I’ve been a big fan of Blake Crouch since reading Dark Matter. I’ve read both of his new novels since then ( Recursion and Upgrade). So when I saw Run on NetGalley, I assumed it was a new novel, immediately requested it, and was delighted when I was approved for it.

Later I learned that Run is actually a release of a novel Mr. Crouch self-published in 2011. The plot could not be more straightforward. For reasons initially unclear, America has descended into a violent chaos—not our usual violent chaos, but a kind where the power is out and some unknown group has taken over the Emergency Broadcast System and is reading out the names and addresses of those to be killed next. Our hero, Jack Colclough, hears his name and tries to escape his Albuquerque, New Mexico, home for the safety of Canada with his wife Dee, his 14-year-old daughter Naomi, and his 7-year-old son Cole.

Run is a pure thriller, with action pretty much from start to finish. But the story has so many holes. When you learn why huge groups of people have gone on this killing spree, you’ll have to trust me but the reason doesn’t mesh with that cool opening idea of announcing the names of names of the people to be executed on the radio. Because the story jumps into the action, there’s little time for any character development. The plot is like someone compressed five seasons of The Walking Dead into a single story: scramble, escape, survive, find temporary safety, scramble, escape, survive, find a person thought to be friend but really a foe, scramble, escape, survive, etc. As the story reaches its climax, the problems and escapes become more farfetched and more reliant on unlikely coincidences and miraculous timing.

If you’re looking for a book with the complexity of Mr. Crouch’s recent science-based thrillers, Run will not be for you. But if you’re in the mood for a simple adrenaline-fueled story, Run could scratch that itch. 2.5 stars rounded up to 3.

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, and Blake Crouch, for this arc of Run out October 22, 2024!

Right off the bat, this story took off like a fast paced rollercoaster. It was a violent, end of the world, thriller and it was so good. I’ve read a few of Blake Crouch’s other Sci-Fi books and also loved them but this is my first thriller written him. I literally could not put it down. I couldn’t wait to see how it ended.

⭐️Overall Rating: 4/5 stars

This novel was provided by the publisher, via Net Galley, in exchange for my honest review.

This book did not meet my expectations. I really enjoyed Dark Matter. It was one of my favorite books, so I was so excited to get approved for this arc. Unfortunately, it didn't work as well for me. I didn't connect with the characters or story enough to care.

Run surprised me with its unique storyline, which surpassed what I expected from this story.

This book starts off with brutal crimes, which creates complete chaos and fear. We then follow Jack Colclough's and his family as they run from the unknown.
They don’t know why they are targets, or who they are able to trust.

This book, published in 2011, is a very rough and raw book comparing to Blake Couch’s more recent works.
But - I loved every moment. The sense of urgency that is created makes it very hard to put this down.

Run is a thrilling and captivating read that will leave you wanting more. If you're into fast-paced thrillers, then this book is for you.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine.

Run was an intense ride right from the start. Strange things start happening to people around the world who witness the Aurora Borealis. They become violent, burning entire towns to the ground and massacring anyone in sight. The story follows a young family who have drifted apart but must come together to stay alive. Run was full of suspense and horrific scenes that made you feel like you were living it too.

This was a fast paced thriller engaging from the start, but the plot and character development seemed a bit too reliant on sexist, cisgendered, and heteronormative stereotypes. I wasn’t personally a fan of the ending, but would still recommend this for anyone looking for a fast read.

Wow! This was so suspenseful, thrilling, and deep! Truly shows you the true value of family, plus how far people will go to survive and keep their family safe. I was on the edge of my seat the majority of the time! Super fast-paced and intriguing concept! Loving the concept of the story, Blake Crouch truly never fails me! I read it in one sitting as I was so consumed by this book! I know it was based on a debut novel for him, but this truly stood out to me! I'll definitely recommend it to my other thriller/suspense loving friends!

I received this ARC from NetGalley and Ballantine Books to read/review. All of the statements above are my true opinions after fully reading this book.