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paulabrandon's review against another edition
3.0
A read-in-one-go book!
But it wasn't perfect. I was disappointed it didn't add up to much more than an on-the-run-from-gangsters plot. Really, they should have called the police from the get-go, and the book never recovered! The main characters kept on making ill-informed decisions just to make sure the plot could keep going. Ultimately, our main characters are little more than hood ornaments, directed where the story needs them to go! They were at the mercy of the people around them crossing, double-crossing and negotiating with one another.
I would have liked more twists and turns in the story. And I got tired of all the mentions of nappy changing and breastfeeding!
But it wasn't perfect. I was disappointed it didn't add up to much more than an on-the-run-from-gangsters plot. Really, they should have called the police from the get-go, and the book never recovered! The main characters kept on making ill-informed decisions just to make sure the plot could keep going. Ultimately, our main characters are little more than hood ornaments, directed where the story needs them to go! They were at the mercy of the people around them crossing, double-crossing and negotiating with one another.
I would have liked more twists and turns in the story. And I got tired of all the mentions of nappy changing and breastfeeding!
librarylilac's review against another edition
dark
tense
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
1.5
hlansley's review against another edition
3.0
I've just finished this book, and I have such mixed feelings towards it! As the first half was panning out I felt that the storyline was taking some obscure turns that seemed somewhat questionable. However, reach half way and this book completely hooked me in and was not letting go! Check out my blog post... https://bookishmisadventures.wordpress.com/2018/03/22/see-how-they-run-tom-bale
jules_writes's review against another edition
4.0
The storyline was completely disturbing but I couldn't stop reading, I was hooked from page one.
Definitely recommended.
Definitely recommended.
windy_witch's review against another edition
5.0
this book had me hooked from the start. a young couple with a baby are woken in the night by some criminals who threaten them. this is just the beginning of the nightmare for this family.
a real nail biting journey across the country for the husband to get back his wife and child from the certain danger they face.
Without a doubt, I will no longer be able to go to sleep at night without securing all the doors and windows - it's the stuff nightmares are made of.
The style of the story reminded me of Martina Cole, so if you like her books then read this.
A brilliant read from this author and I cannot wait to read some more his novels!
a real nail biting journey across the country for the husband to get back his wife and child from the certain danger they face.
Without a doubt, I will no longer be able to go to sleep at night without securing all the doors and windows - it's the stuff nightmares are made of.
The style of the story reminded me of Martina Cole, so if you like her books then read this.
A brilliant read from this author and I cannot wait to read some more his novels!
nannyf's review
4.0
This book grabbed me as soon as I started reading and I didn't put it down until the very last page.
What a gripping story this is. It takes the reader on a journey which seems almost unbelievable a lot of the time. The way the author keeps your attention totally focused all the way through is so well done. It has so many different layers to it, and twists through it, that you honestly won't get a chance to stop reading once you start.
I haven't read anything from this author before now, but I will be sure to follow him in the future. A definite must read if you enjoy fast paced thrillers.
Many thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
What a gripping story this is. It takes the reader on a journey which seems almost unbelievable a lot of the time. The way the author keeps your attention totally focused all the way through is so well done. It has so many different layers to it, and twists through it, that you honestly won't get a chance to stop reading once you start.
I haven't read anything from this author before now, but I will be sure to follow him in the future. A definite must read if you enjoy fast paced thrillers.
Many thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
portybelle's review
4.0
"Home is our sanctuary: it's the place we rush back to in times of crisis. But this particular sanctuary had been invaded - violated."
Harry and Alice French wake suddenly one evening to discover that their house has been broken into. The men who have broken in are masked, armed, dangerous - and in their bedroom. Even worse, Harry and Alice's eight week old daughter is also in the bedroom and the intruders have no qualms about threatening the baby as well as her parents. It was a shocking and disturbing start to the book and I did initially wonder if I would want to read on. It seemed a lot darker than I would normally read. But then with a couple of sentences, Tom Bale shows that Alice knows a bit about what these men want and then I was hooked.
Tom and Alice are too scared to contact the police and I can't say I blamed them. These were truly terrifying men and I could understand why Tom and Alice hoped that maybe the nightmare would just go away if the men realised they couldn't help. But of course, that doesn't happen with people like that and before long Tom and Alice find themselves separated, on the run for their lives and with no idea who to trust.
Tom Bale has created some truly vile characters and I had no idea what was going to happen to Tom, Alice and little Evie. Some of the situations make uncomfortable reading in places (I'm a bit of a woose!) but although I felt uneasy, I just had to know what was going to happen. The pace does not let up from that first shocking chapter right to the last page. The short chapters flitting between Tom and Alice's experiences make for nailbiting stuff! As Tom Bale says in his letter at the end of the book "This story centres on ordinary people whose lives are suddenly thrown into chaos." That pretty much sums up the book - ordinary people are faced with unimaginable situations and impossible choices and this makes for an edge-of-the-seat, can't-put-it-down, tense-till-the-end thriller.
Harry and Alice French wake suddenly one evening to discover that their house has been broken into. The men who have broken in are masked, armed, dangerous - and in their bedroom. Even worse, Harry and Alice's eight week old daughter is also in the bedroom and the intruders have no qualms about threatening the baby as well as her parents. It was a shocking and disturbing start to the book and I did initially wonder if I would want to read on. It seemed a lot darker than I would normally read. But then with a couple of sentences, Tom Bale shows that Alice knows a bit about what these men want and then I was hooked.
Tom and Alice are too scared to contact the police and I can't say I blamed them. These were truly terrifying men and I could understand why Tom and Alice hoped that maybe the nightmare would just go away if the men realised they couldn't help. But of course, that doesn't happen with people like that and before long Tom and Alice find themselves separated, on the run for their lives and with no idea who to trust.
Tom Bale has created some truly vile characters and I had no idea what was going to happen to Tom, Alice and little Evie. Some of the situations make uncomfortable reading in places (I'm a bit of a woose!) but although I felt uneasy, I just had to know what was going to happen. The pace does not let up from that first shocking chapter right to the last page. The short chapters flitting between Tom and Alice's experiences make for nailbiting stuff! As Tom Bale says in his letter at the end of the book "This story centres on ordinary people whose lives are suddenly thrown into chaos." That pretty much sums up the book - ordinary people are faced with unimaginable situations and impossible choices and this makes for an edge-of-the-seat, can't-put-it-down, tense-till-the-end thriller.
kp68's review
2.0
Wow, not in a good way just wow! I feel like I need to give this a 1 star rating to counter all the high ones. I listened to this on Audio. I’m not sure I would have finished it if not for that and that I’d put it in a couple of challenges. I kept walking around the house groaning and calling out ‘seriously’ ‘not again’ who cares about Evie and her nappy’. Needless to say I got several dubious looks from my family. Seriously I do not understand all the 4 and 5 star ratings? Half of this book is the biggest snooze fest. It started off strong, had a great beginning, then it quickly deteriorated to mindless drivel. There is so much discussion about feeding Evie, Evie sleeping changing Evie and Evie’s nappy contents. Who considers this interesting never mind thrilling! The pace picked up towards the end of the book but by that time I’d already lost interest and couldn’t care less. I also had trouble with the behaviour of the main characters which to me was unrealistic. Though I could have suspended my belief in reality and gotten past that, if not for the incessant baby talk. I am disappointed as my library has several titles from this author on audio but I doubt I will listen to them.
I would love to know from someone who has this on ebook how many times the word nappy or nappies appears in a search, ridiculous.
I would love to know from someone who has this on ebook how many times the word nappy or nappies appears in a search, ridiculous.
indigof0x's review against another edition
The way this man writes women is… not good????