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Hide and Seek (Inspector Rebus, #2)

Ian Rankin
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Hide and Seek (Inspector Rebus, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997

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Ian Rankin

Hide and Seek (Inspector Rebus, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

210

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Edinburgh, Scotland • 1990s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Hide and Seek by Ian Rankin, Detective Inspector John Rebus investigates the death of a drug addict in Edinburgh. Through his inquiry, he uncovers connections to a hidden world of dark societal issues and corruption. Rebus's determination leads him to unearth the truth behind the mysterious death.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

29,978 ratings

69%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ian Rankin's Hide and Seek captures readers with its gritty portrayal of Edinburgh's darker side and well-developed protagonist, Inspector Rebus. Reviewers praised the intricate plot and strong atmosphere. However, some felt the pacing dragged in places and secondary characters lacked depth. Overall, it's a compelling read for crime fiction enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Hide and Seek (Inspector Rebus, #2)?

Readers who would enjoy Ian Rankin's Hide and Seek typically appreciate gritty, atmospheric crime thrillers set in Edinburgh. Fans of Rankin's other works, Michael Connelly's The Black Echo, and Henning Mankell's Faceless Killers will find this novel's complex characters and intricate plot particularly captivating.

4.0

29,978 ratings

69%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

210

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Edinburgh, Scotland • 1990s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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