Having read Dark Matter, Recursion, and Upgrade, I was excited to see that Run was available. I jumped in head first and found myself with the start of a great story as I expected. However, it didn’t take long for me to notice a completely different vibe to this book and for what seemed like a dark story to completely black out along with the power.

The level of violence and unnecessary detail of the depravity was a departure from anything else I’ve read from Crouch. There is resolution to the story at the end of the book, although a few loose were left undone because the book was already too heavy. I’m sticking with Departure as a better title for this re-release. Read this if you are a die hard Blake Crouch fan. Otherwise, start with Dark Matter and the Pines series.

Thanks to NetGalley and Ballantine Publishing for an ARC of this book.

Well, that was a quick read! "Run" grabbed my attention, and Crouch crafted every chapter with so much suspense that I had to keep on reading this apocalyptic thriller.

The story revolves around a family of four who find themselves running for their lives in a world where it seems as though EVERYONE wants to kill EVERYONE. They aren't sure why they have become prey, or who the predators are. "Run" is a story of survival, grit, and total mayhem. Was it a believable plot? Not really. Has this type of story been done and redone? You betcha. Was it an entertaining read? Hell yes!

Although I enjoyed this wild ride, I was a bit disappointed with the ending. I won't spoil it by giving details, but I will say that after all the suspense and cliff-hangers, the ending was awfully "soft". But, if you are looking for a quick and fun read this will do the trick!

Chilling but compelling. The smartest thing Crouch ever did was to put a beating heart (a man and his family) at the core of every thriller he's written; because underneath the horror is a group of people unwilling to give up on love and their humanity in a world torn to pieces. And "Run," being republished by a traditional publisher 13 years after it was written, does that very, very well.

Most interesting to me was that this book was originally published in 2011. What a great timely concept with our recent northern lights sighting in the US. As a thriller, it checked all the boxes. Some of the near scrapes started adding up and made the story feel a bit like it was full of coincidences instead of merit and perseverance. I liked the story of Dee and Jack falling back in love but wish it was a little more drawn out as they realized family comes first.

AMAZING. CAPTIVATING. COULDNT PUT IT DOWN. This book had me in a chokehold and wouldn’t let me go. Blake Crouch has such an amazing way of writing thrillers and his books never disappoint. Run had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I wish the ending was a little more detailed and where is Cole now? I have so many questions that I need answered but I’m so happy with this book.

Blake Crouch never disappoints, and Run is no exception. I couldn't put this book down over the weekend--I just had to see how it all unfolded for the Colcloughs.

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for the ARC!

This was my first book by Blake Crouch and I see why his books are always being talked about. I loved this book the storyline was amazing. I did get scared at night reading this which is rare of me. Great read

Thrilling, Crazy Story!

This book is like nothing i've ever read before. It's a very intense, page turning thriller that had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Recommend to anyone whose into post-apocalyptic thrillers!!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC to review!

Run by Blake Crouch offers a fast-paced, thrilling ride through an apocalyptic America. The story of Jack Colclough and his family fleeing for their lives amidst a nationwide epidemic of rage is gripping, with plenty of tension and suspense.

Crouch excels at creating an atmosphere of urgency and danger, making it hard to put the book down. However, the characters often feel one-dimensional, and some plot points strain credulity. While the premise is intriguing, the execution leaves some questions unanswered, making it a mixed experience.

Overall, Run is an engaging read for fans of apocalyptic thrillers, though it falls short of Crouch's best works.

This book was weird and interesting at the same time. It had me on the edge of me seat at moments and WTF at other times. Would recommend as a good read.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ebook in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book, it was a fast paced read and kept me entertained throughout. I didn't find the characters particularly likeable but I think that added to the believability of the characters and their choices.

I enjoyed this story, and I would recommend.

I really enjoyed this fast paced book. There was a lot of great storytelling.
The characters were a bit complicated, yet unencumbered with more base feelings then just survival.

It was a good story about fighting to survive for your family and just for yourself, The horrors the characters faced were overwhelming, yet the author did a great job of bringing the human element to the story, the mom shielding the children, the kids trying not to look but trying to understand what is happening.

The only downside was the premise of the story itself. The announcement of names on the radio. If the people affected could see halos, why would they announce names?
Further, if the affected were murderous, why didn't the son kill?

Overall a good book, as long as you don't think too hard on the whys.

Thank you to NetGalley and Blake Crouch for an ebook in exchange for an honest review!

Rating: 3/5 Stars

While I definitely was hooked on this story in the beginning, it fell flat for me towards the end. I was somewhat bored. But it definitely had a strong start!

I didn’t realize this was a re-release until I saw the acknowledgments, but it makes sense comparatively to Blake Crouch’s other novels which have much more depth of plot to them. Nevertheless, I did enjoy this fast paced apocalyptic thriller that follows a family being endlessly hunted by homicidal people. The characters aren’t necessarily likable, however I found myself rooting for them to escape what at times felt like certain death. And while I will say (without giving too much away) that the majority of the scenarios they found themselves in seemed either too convenient or overly unlucky, the pace of the novel made you feel like you too were constantly on the run and hoping for little miracles along the way. I love Crouch’s work and even though I’d recommend his other novels over this one, Run definitely holds its place as one worthy of reading. This would be a great beach or vacation read, with a satisfying ending that ties the whole story together.

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC of the re-release of this novel.

Wow! Talk about a thriller!

Run by Blake Crouch is basically a master class in nail biting suspense. I read this book as fast as I possibly could; I just could not put it down! Crouch truly did some incredible writing to make this as anxiety inducing and stressful as it was!

Jack and Dee were both likable characters and I couldn’t help but root for them as each page rolled on. The kids felt real and brought an extra layer of urgency to the story. I’ve read some previous reviews that say the children and wife were annoying, etc. but they felt real to me. I imagine my family would be absolutely out of control if they had to experience something like this so for me their portrayal feels real and understandable.

If you’re looking for a fast paced thriller that is unlike any story line you’ve read before, look no further than Run by Blake Crouch. It has originality, breakneck speed, drama, and so much more! Definitely worth the read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for the opportunity to read this before it’s intended publication date.

I am a Blake Crouch fan solely because of Dark Matter. It’s such a great book, one of my favs. However, every other book I’ve tried by the author hasn’t been for me. But could still be good for others.

Of course I saw the name Blake Crouch and hit request before even reading the description. When I got it, I thought it sounded familiar and yep, it did, because this is a republication of a previous book.
I loved this book! I thought it was very fast paced from the opening scene to the end. It kept me on the edge of my seat with tension throughout. There was some humor sprinkle in though too, which I thought was fun. The apocalyptic horror genre gets me because SOMEHOW I feel like this "could possibly" happen. Well worth the read, if you like either the author or the genre!

This is a fast paced, easy read. Not my favorite of Crouch's, I think the characters and dialogue were a bit cheesy. The premise is cool though, an aurora borealis causes those who witnessed it to go crazy and kill everyone. It's an end of the world, apocalyptic book that has you gripped and unable to put it down because you just want to know if this family survives all the madness!

I didn’t realize that Run is a rerelease from 2011, although it’s unsurprising, because Blake Crouch’s writing has clearly evolved in the last 13 years. I’ve enjoyed The Wayward Pines series as well as Dark Matter; I’m disappointed to have to say Run doesn’t come close to both of those. The action is non-stop, and the entire story feels like a train wreck you can’t stop rubbernecking. That said, Jack should’ve abandoned his entire annoying family, the WHY of the plot is an afterthought, the resolution is weak, and I remain unconvinced that anyone in the family should have lived to tell the tale. ⭐️⭐️1/2 Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC

Pros: I have read the author's more recent books (Dark Matter, Recursion, and Upgrade) and really enjoyed them. I was curious to read this book, which is the author's first. This is a fast-paced, all-action plot, which I can see the author using his screenwriter skills to turn into a movie. I thought the lack of chapters would bother me, but I ended up reading this book in one sitting!

Cons: The biggest con of this book is that I am comparing it with the author's more recent books, which feel a bit more polished.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the opportunity to read this book.