Amazon.in:Customer reviews: The Gift (Hush collection)
Skip to main content
.in
Hello Select your address
All
EN
Hello, sign in
Account & Lists
Returns & Orders
Cart
All
Amazon miniTV Sell Best Sellers Mobiles Today's Deals Customer Service New Releases Electronics Prime Home & Kitchen Fashion Amazon Pay Computers Beauty & Personal Care Books Coupons Toys & Games Sports, Fitness & Outdoors Home Improvement Car & Motorbike Grocery & Gourmet Foods Gift Cards Health, Household & Personal Care Baby Gift Ideas Video Games Pet Supplies Audible AmazonBasics Subscribe & Save Kindle eBooks

  • The Gift (Hush collection)
  • ›
  • Customer reviews

Customer reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
1,486 global ratings
5 star
33%
4 star
35%
3 star
21%
2 star
7%
1 star
3%
The Gift (Hush collection)

The Gift (Hush collection)

byAlison Gaylin
Write a review
How are ratings calculated?
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness.
See All Buying Options

Top positive review

All positive reviews›
Ashutosh V. Niks
4.0 out of 5 starsChilling
Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 28 October 2020
Normal plot that gets darker by the page. Interesting read. Chilling end. Well written piece this one is . Good find.
Read more

Top critical review

All critical reviews›
PD
3.0 out of 5 starsMeh
Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 14 December 2020
It’s a super quick read. I found the plot to be very predictable. Since it is a short story, not too much attention is given to any other character except Lyla McCord. The one positive takeaway for me is that I like the author’s writing style and hope to read more from this author.
Read more

Sign in to filter reviews
1,486 total ratings, 44 with reviews

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

Translate all reviews to English

From India

Ashutosh V. Niks
4.0 out of 5 stars Chilling
Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 28 October 2020
Verified Purchase
Normal plot that gets darker by the page. Interesting read. Chilling end. Well written piece this one is . Good find.
Helpful
Report
    Showing 0 comments

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.


Farshana❤️rainnbooks❤️
4.0 out of 5 stars oh my!
Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 17 June 2021
The Gift by Alison Gaylin is part of Amazon’s HUSH collection of stories.

A mother’s worst nightmare comes true in this expertly plotted thriller. Lyla, a popular actress discovers that her daughter is missing but the nightmare is just beginning as Lyla is forced to look into the mirror of her life by a psychic.

Short and crafty, the tale becomes dark and intense quickly and also as expected in a novella, ends quite abruptly.

Heart-thumping 4 stars.

A #KindleUnlimited selection.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
Report
    Showing 0 comments

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.


PD
3.0 out of 5 stars Meh
Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 14 December 2020
It’s a super quick read. I found the plot to be very predictable. Since it is a short story, not too much attention is given to any other character except Lyla McCord. The one positive takeaway for me is that I like the author’s writing style and hope to read more from this author.
Helpful
Report
    Showing 0 comments

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.


Sanjay C
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 27 July 2022
Good, but short story, however it is interesting, . . . . . . . . . . . .
Helpful
Report
    Showing 0 comments

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.


aanandika
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 16 August 2020
What a thriller of a story! Simple yet so strong. An emotional story about deception and appearances. Totally loved it.
Helpful
Report
    Showing 0 comments

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.


Madhuri
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing
Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 13 June 2021
Verified Purchase
It's a short story about a celebrity actress whose adorable daughter goes missing. The unexpected twist in the plot makes the story intriguing.
Helpful
Report
    Showing 0 comments

There was a problem loading comments right now. Please try again later.


From other countries

A Lady
4.0 out of 5 stars THE GIFT: The Hush Collection Book 5 of 6 by Alison Gaylin (A Short Story)
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 30 October 2021
Verified Purchase
Well, I certainly never saw that coming...

That was honestly my first impression after I finished this story of which I didn't have high hopes to begin with. Not only is it super short (ends on page 25 and location 370) but I had never heard of the author before either. Since I've read most of the other stories in this collection though I thought what the heck and gave it a shot. I'm very glad I did too because it was really much better and not at all what I was expecting.

To say this story is unpredictable is not a strong enough word. Shocking is a much better expression as well as dark. Yes it was rushed and I would have liked more insight into the characters, especially that of Lyla, but the surprises never seemed to stop. And though I wasn't a big fan of the ending, it seemed fitting if not exactly fair or just. There was truly never a boring moment however so if you've got a half hour I'd definitely recommend giving it a try =)

Audio Version: I originally tried reading this story while simultaneously listening to the audiobook. And while I liked the narrator, she was way too slow for me and I didn't want to waste 53 minutes so I gave it up. I know you can adjust the reading speed but the last time I did that it didn't sound right so I did not even attempt it again.
3 people found this helpful
Report
jessicalk
5.0 out of 5 stars eu não esperava o final
Reviewed in Brazil 🇧🇷 on 28 August 2022
Verified Purchase
Me surpreendi com o final. Um suspense gostoso de ler, fora dos clichês eu diria.

Minha segunda leitura em inglês. Algumas palavras diferentes, bom pra pegar vocabulário.
Report
Translate review to English
Mindo'ermatter
4.0 out of 5 stars Engrossing Story! A Psychological Drama! Wow!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 5 August 2020
Verified Purchase
Expertly crafted, this short story quickly captures you in an emotional experience filled with uncertainty! Centered around Lyla, a self-absorbed celebrity actor caught up with living the dream of fame, while pretending she loves what's she's doing.

When the news comes that her young daughter is missing, everything gets turned upside down, as Lyla comes to grips with the flaws in her storybook life, while trying to find Fidelity, her daughter.

The author's storytelling suspense develops so smoothly and effortlessly, you're suddenly caught in the middle of Lyla's troubled circumstances, as she searches for her daughter. Eventually, a psychic becomes involved, testing Lyla's patience.

The 28 pages of this, the fifth Hush Collection installment, moves quickly to a satisfying yet uncomfortable ending. A great short reading distraction of Hitchcockian proportions. Wow!

Lots to think about afterwards. Disturbing but not traumatic.

Enjoyed the Audible supporting narration that added depth to my reading experience.

Love this series of short stories and hope Amazon sponsors another offering with such great authors. All so different in approach and so well written. This story deserves 4.5 stars.
3 people found this helpful
Report
Erika
3.0 out of 5 stars I Need Answers
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 7 September 2022
Verified Purchase
The more that this story unfolded, the more questions formed. There was a foundation for a really good story. This short format didn’t leave enough room for it to be fleshed out. I wanted to solve a mystery, but felt like I walked into a new mystery. This left me feeling deprived of the satisfying feeling when justice is served. I would love a full length story to get some closure. I’m sure it would be a twisted ride.
Report
  • ←Previous page
  • Next page→

Need customer service? Click here
‹ See all details for The Gift (Hush collection)

Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations
›
View or edit your browsing history
After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Back to top
Get to Know Us
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Press Releases
  • Amazon Science
Connect with Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
Make Money with Us
  • Sell on Amazon
  • Sell under Amazon Accelerator
  • Protect and Build Your Brand
  • Amazon Global Selling
  • Become an Affiliate
  • Fulfilment by Amazon
  • Advertise Your Products
  • Amazon Pay on Merchants
Let Us Help You
  • COVID-19 and Amazon
  • Your Account
  • Returns Centre
  • 100% Purchase Protection
  • Amazon App Download
  • Help
English
  • Australia
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • China
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Mexico
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Singapore
  • Spain
  • Turkey
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
AbeBooks
Books, art
& collectibles
Amazon Web Services
Scalable Cloud
Computing Services
Audible
Download
Audio Books
DPReview
Digital
Photography
IMDb
Movies, TV
& Celebrities
 
Shopbop
Designer
Fashion Brands
Amazon Business
Everything For
Your Business
Prime Now
2-Hour Delivery
on Everyday Items
Amazon Prime Music
100 million songs, ad-free
Over 15 million podcast episodes
 
  • Conditions of Use & Sale
  • Privacy Notice
  • Interest-Based Ads
© 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates