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frogqueen's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
- following an antisemitic attack in their town, lilach's son adam begins taking a self defense class led by the mysterious uri. when a boy in his class dies at a party, he becomes prime suspect, and lilach realizes that there is much she does not know about her son.
- really interesting depiction of how fear can make us do irrational or insensible things, even if the source of the fear is very real
- every once in a while it went a little bit too close to too-on-the-nose territory but nothing too egregious
- i think the mystery elements of the plot were executed very well, i was always eager for the next bit of information, the next reveal
- didn't love the way the mystery resolved (kind of felt like it came out of nowhere? or maybe i'm just stupid) but generally i think it was a satisfying conclusion
** thank you to goodreads and the publisher for the arc! **
neztoad's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This book was so wildly not what I expected. It is very introspective and primarily focuses on racism, antisemitism, and motherhood. My rating is complicated because I didn't particularly enjoy it, but it was engaging and well crafted. Three stars seems to be where i'm settling.
The writing was beautiful and I really felt as if I got to know our protagonist. She wasn't wholly likable, but a very interesting perspective to read from.
It took some unexpected turns into directions I can't say particularly interested me. I went in with slightly the wrong expectations I think. I'm glad I read it though.
The writing was beautiful and I really felt as if I got to know our protagonist. She wasn't wholly likable, but a very interesting perspective to read from.
It took some unexpected turns into directions I can't say particularly interested me. I went in with slightly the wrong expectations I think. I'm glad I read it though.
msofie's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
2.75
The story was very gripping, but overall there are some things that bug me:
1. I felt like the book does not have a genre- wasn’t really a mystery nor anything else for that matter?
2. The author was definitely horny from time to time
3. I’m not a fan of open endings
1. I felt like the book does not have a genre- wasn’t really a mystery nor anything else for that matter?
2. The author was definitely horny from time to time
3. I’m not a fan of open endings
luisagerdsmeyer's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Antisemitism
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Child death
bibliobethreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
aislingmoconnell's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
laurakershaw's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book!
The Wolf Hunt starts with an interesting premise and unique perspective on anti-semitism in America and Israel. It touches upon many relatable and timely issues and brought me into the perspective of a Jewish mom fearful for her children from the very beginning of the book. However, I think it falters on making the most of the setting it’s placed in.
My biggest qualms are that this book doesn’t fit neatly into either a social commentary (too much superfluous information given) or a thriller (pacing is off) so I’m left at the end with two naive parents and no satisfying resolution. I’d have preferred it to be told from another perspective or for the father to have more advanced traits than he seems to display (lack of concern when any average parent would be very concerned). The motivations of both parents are unclear even as it’s written from the perspective of one of them.
I think with some more finessing this book could be great and I hope this author extends upon the foundation here in her next book. It’s also possible that there is some nuance and pacing of the original Hebrew lost in the English rendition.
The Wolf Hunt starts with an interesting premise and unique perspective on anti-semitism in America and Israel. It touches upon many relatable and timely issues and brought me into the perspective of a Jewish mom fearful for her children from the very beginning of the book. However, I think it falters on making the most of the setting it’s placed in.
My biggest qualms are that this book doesn’t fit neatly into either a social commentary (too much superfluous information given) or a thriller (pacing is off) so I’m left at the end with two naive parents and no satisfying resolution. I’d have preferred it to be told from another perspective or for the father to have more advanced traits than he seems to display (lack of concern when any average parent would be very concerned). The motivations of both parents are unclear even as it’s written from the perspective of one of them.
I think with some more finessing this book could be great and I hope this author extends upon the foundation here in her next book. It’s also possible that there is some nuance and pacing of the original Hebrew lost in the English rendition.
caro_reads14's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
michalswart's review against another edition
5.0
A psychological thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat. Trust is a big issue in this book: Lilach doesn’t trust her own instincts (when it comes to her son, her husband, Uri), she doesn’t trust her son, her husband, or Uri. There’s also the feeling of not belonging anywhere.
One thing I found both frustrating and at the same time completely logical is that we never find out who killed Jamal. When she didn’t ask Adam outright, was it because she already knew the answer and was afraid of it or was it the fear of getting more estranged from her son?
One thing I found both frustrating and at the same time completely logical is that we never find out who killed Jamal. When she didn’t ask Adam outright, was it because she already knew the answer and was afraid of it or was it the fear of getting more estranged from her son?