The subject is worthy of a story but this one could have been managed profoundly better. When I first started writing this review I had in mind giving The Hidden a solid two and a half stars but the more I thought about it the more I decided to boost that to a three simply because of Hill’s writing proficiency and acumen. His characters are believable, real and substantial, but not convincingly appealing in this story and while I was drawn in by his detailed descriptions and the clarity of his voice the narrative seriously lagged in places and what he created with a talented hand fell far short in substance. It’s evident that Tobias Hill is a gifted writer. The “hidden,” once known, is so mundane and “been-there-done-that” that I was very disappointed when Mr. And that’s the real problem with this story. Think of the possibilities undiscovered treasure of immense value or warring archeology factions, perhaps a supernatural entity unleashed accidently or even an ancient murder mystery uncovered – sadly, none of the above comes remotely close to the reality. One would think that with a story written about an archeological dig in Sparta, Greece that the so-called “hidden” (and, since I dislike spoilers, I won’t divulge what it is here) would be an extraordinary, unprecedented discovery. Book Review - The Hidden by Tobias Hill The Hidden Tobias Hill Format: eBook File Size: 512 KB Publisher: HarperCollins Publication Date: OctoPages: 458 (Portrait view) ISBN: 978-0-06-194305-8 There’s no denying that Tobias Hill has great skill and mastery over the English language and the mystery veiled in The Hidden was compelling enough on the surface to pique my interest but certain aspects of this story did not meet my expectations.
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