"Wiesel takes us on a journey through dream, memory, and especially storytelling in Hostage . . . He continues to remind us of the brilliant possibilities of the philosophical and political novel."
-Starred review, Kirkus

"[Wiesel's] terse first-person, present-tense narrative will hold readers . . . With the intense contemporary action, the prisoner's memories also bring close the sweep of Jewish history, including persecution and survival . . . Sure to spark discussion about Middle Eastern history and politics."
-Booklist

"Wiesel takes us into the heart of the [hostage's] experience: How do we survive in a universe where all logic, all reason, has been stripped away and we are at the mercy of chaotic forces? What is the effect on our humanity?"
-David L. Ulin, Chicago Tribune

"The strength of Hostage is Wiesel's exploration of the psychology of being a hostage, as well as the complex nature of memory and its role in our lives . . . Fans of Wiesel's strong prose who are looking forward to a return to familiar themes will be gratified."
-Library Journal