
'Pines' by Blake Crouch follows the story of Secret Service Agent Ethan Burke, who finds himself in the mysterious town of Wayward Pines, Idaho, after a car accident. As Ethan tries to investigate the disappearance of two fellow agents, he realizes that things in the town are not what they seem. With a mix of thriller, suspense, and a touch of sci-fi, the book keeps readers on edge as Ethan uncovers the dark secrets of the town and struggles to find a way out. The writing style is described as fast-paced, suspenseful, and cinematic, with vivid descriptions that immerse readers into the eerie atmosphere of the story.
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Content warnings include psychological trauma, violence, and themes of captivity which may be distressing for some readers.
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The one-million copy bestseller that inspired the Fox TV show.
Secret service agent Ethan Burke arrives in Wayward Pines, Idaho, with a clear mission: locate and recover two federal agents who went missing in the bucolic town one month earlier. But within minutes of his arrival, Ethan is involved in a violent accident. He comes to in a hospital, with no ID, no cell phone, and no briefcase. The medical staff seems friendly enough, but something feels...off. As the days pass, Ethan's investigation into the disappearance of his colleagues turns up more questions than answers. Why can't he get any phone calls through to his wife and son in the outside world? Why doesn't anyone believe he is who he says he is? And what is the purpose of the electrified fences surrounding the town? Are they meant to keep the residents in? Or something else out? Each step closer to the truth takes Ethan further from the world he thought he knew, from the man he thought he was, until he must face a horrifying fact-he may never get out of Wayward Pines alive.
2013 International Thriller Award Nominee
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4 comment(s)
Action packed and very good book, really intriguing all the way through and the ending.... Well just read it lol
Not my usual genre, but quite good.
This was a very engaging book. It's been interesting to compare and contrast the book with the TV show (Wayward Pines on FOX).
Once you can get over Blake Crouch writing style in the book (sometimes very disjointed, very stream of consciousness) it's a great book! And I definitely think that the writing style is a specific choice for the book and main character; it just takes a little while to get used to!
Protagonist is injured.
Protagonist is angry and confused.
That's it. That's the book.
DNF at 75%
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