Hidden Pictures: A Novel

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars | 47,751 ratings

Price: 17.71

Last update: 07-22-2024


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J. Soderberg
5.0 out of 5 stars A Riveting Supernatural Thriller in Hidden Pictures
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024
Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak tells the story of Mallory Quinn, a woman hired as a nanny for a five-year-old boy named Teddy. However, things take a strange and disturbing turn when Teddy's drawings become increasingly sinister, leading Mallory to wonder if they are related to a long-unsolved murder.

The beginning of the book was intriguing and drew me in immediately. It was fascinating to see the story unfold while experiencing Mallory's journey. You could hear her inner voice starting to doubt her own sanity while taking care of Teddy. As Mallory tries to decipher Teddy's drawings, the story takes an unexpected turn, and the plot becomes more intricate. The twist as the book comes closer to the end leaves you gasping for air, not sure of what to make of everything that's happening.

The characters are well fleshed out, and Mallory's character is particularly impressive. She has a rich backstory, which adds an extra layer of depth to her character.

Mallory's quest to decipher Teddy's drawings is both creepy and intriguing. As the story progresses, the drawings become more sinister, and the stakes increase. The book is intellectually stimulating and continuously surprising as each piece of the puzzle falls into place. Rekulak employs clever symbolism and metaphors to move the plot forward, making the book worthwhile to read.

The storytelling style of Hidden Pictures leaves a lasting impression. It's not only an original fusion of genres, but the narrative structure, formatting and use of illustrations is also so innovative that readers won't forget about it quickly. Every element of the story comes together beautifully to form something unique, and the combination of local history with modern-day horror makes it more engaging.

Hidden Pictures is a thrilling and intelligent horror novel. It's a well-crafted novel that demonstrates Jason Rekulak's mastery of storytelling, pacing, and character development. The supernatural elements of the book are well-conceived and deliberately shaped to compel the reader's interest. And that ending...damn!
Taffy
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2024
This is a great book to get you back into reading after a long break. This book is written from the perspective of a recovering addict who accepts a job as a nanny. I enjoyed how quickly the story moved along. All the characters that we introduced were important to the plot. I also like that the book did not ponder too much on the past and got straight to the story.
I gave this book 4 stars because I could predict the plot and the plot twist very quickly. I was not surprised by the plot twist, as I had already figured it out and the only reason I finished the book was to simply finish. Great story, just wasnt shocking. There are also some things that didn't feel necessary in the book, like the beginning chapter. I understand why that portion was inserted but that could have been explained without the development of a side story.
Rachael
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK!!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024
.I could NOT put this book down.....it was such a steady paced read that kept my attention the whole way through. I was so freaked out when I started reading the book that I finished reading the majority of it during the day. :) I actually made my husband get out of bed and check the bedroom because I "thought" I heard a noise. This book had all my spiny senses on overload. It was riveting, and I thoroughly enjoyed the book until Chapter 25 where the author started unveiling the truth. It just went off the rails for me which stinks because up until that escapade; it was a really great book.
It was like the parents did a 180 and their actions didn't make sense to me.
I do recommend reading the book version because the drawings are creepy and add to the suspense.
I also recommend this book to anyone looking for a steady paced heart thrilling read.
angelrabbits
5.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful and creepy, my fave combo
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
I have never read anything from this author before, but the title sounded interesting and the description seemed right up my alley. And what an alley! Even after I forced myself to stop reading because I had this whole "have to get up for work in the morning" thing, I would be thinking about the story and wondering if I could guess the ending. I couldn't wait to read the next chapter, and I am tough to please. As a writer myself, I am super picky about what I Iike. This book was made even creepier by the fantastic artwork. I loved the interview with the two artists as well. I definitely want to read more from this author!
Jazz
4.0 out of 5 stars it was a really good book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
It was a really good book. I loved the story and plots and plot twist in it. The spiritual connect between mom and daughter and nanny was well done and excellent. The ending was a bit heart breaking but overall 4 ⭐️
Sheridan McKenzie
3.0 out of 5 stars It was ok
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2024
I decided to read this book due to some of the reviews that I saw on BookTok. I thought the book was decent. This did not exceed my expectations due to the hype. I do think it had some great moments of suspense and oooh what’s going to happen. I kind of figured that Caroline was crazy when she would yell and become a different person on numerous occasions. I thought it was a little strange that she was so insistent that an addict was hired, but everything came together at the end of the book and it made sense. It was a little slow and underwhelming at times, but overall it was a good story.

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