Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson

Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars 

Pages: 256 pages
Published: May 2025

I grabbed a copy of Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson on recommendation from the Modern Mrs. Darcy Book Club. This short yet adventure-packed novel was the perfect light-hearted read for fun summer day. As my first experience with this author, I found myself appreciating his craft even more after listening to his author chat with the MMD Book Club. However, I'm not sure I would necessarily seek out his other works. While he is undoubtedly talented, I believe, as I've often said, not every book is for every reader, and this one was just middle of the road for me. 

Run for the Hills is a story about found family and looking for the apology you just may never get. One random day, Reuben Hill shows up at Madeline Hill's farm she shares with her mother and informs them he is the first son of the father they share. Reuben proposes a road trip to find their father as well as the three other unknown Hill children. Madeline, who didn't know about these siblings, or that her father was even still living, reluctantly agrees to join Reuben. And along the way they pick up their siblings - in chronological order! - and learn more than they ever knew about their father and themselves. 

What I enjoyed most about this book was the sense of physical movement as the siblings embarked on this road trip across the United States. The journey was not only a literally one but also emotionally moving due to the nature of the plot and exploration of relationships. While the story was entertaining, I found some of the scenarios a little far-fetched. I also wanted more resolution of their father's character. 

Recommendation: I found this book to be reflective and, at times, humorous. Although, the story dragged on a little for me, and the ending felt lackluster, I valued the relationships between the siblings and the quest to find their father, which ultimately led to them discovering more about themselves and each other. 

Until next time ... Read on!

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