Hunting Season

by Blake Crouch
Hunting Season cover
Good Books rating 3.17
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  • ID: 3627
  • Added: 2025-10-18
  • Updated: 2025-10-18
  • Reviews: 3
Reviews
Audible · 2025-10-18
disappointing 2.00

The reviewer is disappointed with the book, finding it to be a weak entry in Blake Crouch's portfolio. They feel it leans more towards romance than horror and would rate it as average.

The reviewer, a fan of Blake Crouch's work, expresses disappointment with this particular book. They find it to be a weaker entry in his portfolio, leaning more towards romance than the horror they expected. The reviewer feels that the story lacks the depth and intensity of Crouch's other works, making it an average read at best. They mention that while they appreciate the collaboration with Selena Kitt, the overall execution falls short of their expectations.

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    This is more of a romance than a horror.

    I'm a Crouch fan, but I was a bit disappointed in this weak entry.

    I'd give it a C+.

Reddit - BooksThatFeelLikeThis · 2025-09-16
exciting 4.50

The reviewer highly recommends the book for its engaging and unputdownable qualities, comparing it favorably to other thrilling reads. They appreciate the book's ability to capture their interest and keep them hooked.

The reviewer is currently reading the book for their book club and is highly recommending it to others. They find the story to be captivating and unputdownable, fitting perfectly with their taste in thrilling reads. The reviewer compares it favorably to other books they have enjoyed, indicating that it has a similar ability to keep them engaged and interested. They appreciate the book's unique blend of suspense and romance, making it a standout choice for those looking for an exciting read.

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    Reading it right now for my book club and was just about to recommend it.

    Yep, this was my rec too!

    Fits the bill perfectly.

Goodreads · 2011-10-29
intriguing 3.00

The reviewer appreciates the unique premise of the story, highlighting the tension and unspoken emotions between the characters. They find the collaboration between the authors to be intriguing but note that the execution could have been stronger.

The reviewer is drawn to the unusual setup of the story, where a woman brings game meat to her old flame without speaking or making eye contact. They find this premise intriguing and believe it sets the stage for a compelling narrative. However, they feel that the execution of the story could have been more polished. The collaboration between Blake Crouch and Selena Kitt is noted as an interesting blend of thriller and romance elements, but the reviewer wishes that the plot had more depth and development. Overall, they see potential in the story but feel it falls short of its promise.

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    Once a week during hunting season, she brings her old teenage flame game meat for processing.

    They do not speak. They rarely make eye contact.

    Some histories refuse to stay buried.

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