My thoughts on Hostage

So, I’m not a huge fan of flying. And, after reading Hostage, I’m kind of glad that I don’t plan on getting on a plane for a while because it plays into some of my biggest fears. And probably not just mine. I can imagine quite a few people reading this book and putting themselves in Mina’s shoes, trying to figure out just who sent her a note that puts both her daughter and the lives of hundreds of passengers at risk. It’s a horrible position to be in, and I don’t know if I’d behave any differently than she does when it comes down to it.

The fact that I found myself putting myself into Mina’s position and wondering just what I would do, shows just what a good book this is. It’s a situation you can imagine happening, with all the horrible consequences that come with it, especially as it feels like more and more these days that people who care deeply about a cause are willing to go to extremes.

I find it all rather scary. And that’s how I felt when I read this book. Scared. And tense, and anxious, and desperate to know how it would all work out. It meant a few late nights so I could get to the end as soon as possible. Kudos for Clare Mackintosh for that. And kudos for creating characters that I cared about, even the minor ones. That goes a long way to my enjoyment of any book.

Overall then, this was a book I really enjoyed. Was there anything I didn’t like? There was maybe one too many twists at the end – and the twists are normally what I love about Clare Mackintosh’s books so for me, that is saying something. Beyond that, though, I was very happy that I’d picked this one up.

Enjoy!

Emma x

Please note: I received a copy of this book in return for a fair and honest review. All thoughts, feelings and opinions are my own.

Other reviews of Clare Mackintosh books:

Let Me Lie

I See You

I Let You Go