- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Orion; New edition edition (12 Jan 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752809415
- ISBN-13: 978-0752809410
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 11.2 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 646,394 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The 2nd Inspector Rebus novel from 'arguably Scotland's finest living writer' The Times
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A junkie lies dead in an Edinburgh squat, spreadeagled, cross-like on the floor, between two burned-down candles, a five-pointed star daubed on the wall above. Just another dead addict - until John Rebus begins to chip away at the indifference, treachery, deceit and sleaze that lurks behind the facade of the Edinburgh familiar to tourists. Only Rebus seems to care about a death which looks more like a murder every day, about a seductive danger he can almost taste, appealing to the darkest corners of his mind . . .
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'Hide!' He was shrieking now, frantic, his face drained of all colour. Read the first page
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Expertly written, Rankin intertwines the plot with the development of the characters, creating a sense of "real time" and suspense often so lacking in other mysteries. The reader is left in as much suspense and doubt as Rebus, waiting for the case to be solved. Even if you suspect who's involved in the crime, the complexity of the plot will surprise you and is tantalisingly held back by Rankin until the final pages. I recommend reading "Knots & Crosses" (also superb) first though as some of this story is referred to in "Hide & Seek".
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am a big fan of Rebus - and of anything Ian Rankin writes. Rebus is a believable cop - with lots of personality quirks and a not-so-perfect "home" life. The descriptions of his work environment and the politics involved in being a cop (in any country) are dead-on. Scotland comes alive - its weather, moods, citizens, crime. I highly recommend this book to any reader who is looking for something deep, different, and compelling.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
`Hide and Seek' is the second book in the Rebus series. In this novel a young junkie has been found dead in a squat, underneath a drawing of a pentagram. Whilst most don't seem interested in the death, Rebus investigates and uncovers links to the sleazy underbelly of Edinburgh. This novel also sees Rebus make an unusual alliance with a young officer, Brian Holmes.
The new introduction by the author is really interesting as Rankin reflects on his work and points out the flaws that he now sees. It's fascinating to watch the progression of a novelist from their own perspective.
I liked the novel very much. It's short and pacey, but I think that the character and his network develops much further in later novels and is more psychologically and intellectually realistic later on which is why I've only given it three stars. Nevertheless, recommended.
The new introduction by the author is really interesting as Rankin reflects on his work and points out the flaws that he now sees. It's fascinating to watch the progression of a novelist from their own perspective.
I liked the novel very much. It's short and pacey, but I think that the character and his network develops much further in later novels and is more psychologically and intellectually realistic later on which is why I've only given it three stars. Nevertheless, recommended.
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brilliant. a real page turner
the first ian rankin book i have read. i intend to read much more. after i had finished reading all of lee childs novels i needed to look elsewhere for some gripping thrills. Read more
Published 8 hours ago by Ben
BRILLIANT, HIGHLY RECCOMEND
This story gets the reader on board very early, taking you on a journey to an Edinburgh where Rebus for all his failings can do little wrong when it comes to slowly but... Read more
Published 6 months ago by alexander
An above average book ruined by a terrible reader.
This is a hard review to do as while the book is certainly not terrible, it is made almost unbearable by the worst piece of reading I have ever heard. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. R. J. Pascall
Terrible narration
I have never heard audio-book narration as poor as this.
Ewan Stewart's half-hearted effort is appallingly bad. Read more
Ewan Stewart's half-hearted effort is appallingly bad. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Pipps
question of style development
What I find fascinating about Rankin, especially in the light of having the whole Rebus series
to flick through, is the very clear development you encounter as you progress... Read more
to flick through, is the very clear development you encounter as you progress... Read more
Published 20 months ago by brando
Dr Jeckyl and Mr. John Rebus
The second Rebus novel opens with a dead drug addict with pentagrams painted on the walls of the squat. His last warning words were "Hide", or "Hyde". Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2009 by Clive
The Second book in the Rebus series
`Hide and Seek' is the second book in the Rebus series. In this novel a young junkie has been found dead in a squat, underneath a drawing of a pentagram. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2008 by Sarah Durston
Great!!!! Legendary Author!!!
This was the first Rebus book i brought - when i got home i started reading it straight away and couldnt put it down! Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2007 by Basic Truth
hide in plain site
Not the best from rankin Ive read - however i have the problem that I bought the books out of order so probably started with some of his more polished work. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2007 by Gary R. Woodburn
Not the best
Hide and Seek is, perhaps, not the most technically accomplished crime novel. There are three types of characters. Firstly, we have the police. Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2007 by MisterHobgoblin
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