Scan barcode
jmodef's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A complicated “who dunnit“ meets Jack Reacher/James Bond. There are some possible triggers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Violence
Moderate: Misogyny, Self harm, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Mental illness and Terminal illness
shannonleigh93's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
readbysloan's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
3.25
I have mixed feelings about this book. On the one hand, the story was interesting. It was full of twists and turns and I ended up flying through the last 200 pages.
But the character of Win was kind of awful??? And since he was the main character and you are reading from his POV, it took away from my enjoyment. There was way too much emphasis on his sex life and how he rates women and thinks he's god's gift. Oh and did you know he is rich and violent? Ugh.
But the character of Win was kind of awful??? And since he was the main character and you are reading from his POV, it took away from my enjoyment. There was way too much emphasis on his sex life and how he rates women and thinks he's god's gift. Oh and did you know he is rich and violent? Ugh.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
bthompson80's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Rape, Violence, and Gaslighting
ellajade3's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Pedophilia and Rape
jamballdonut's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I love Win, which is surprising because he's exactly the type of person that I would typically hate, but he's written in a way that makes me laugh and enjoy his sassy and macabre personality. He's a rich, white asshole, and that works perfectly for him. He knows he's better than everyone, and there's no point in hiding that.
In saying that, as an "introductory" book to the world of Win without Myron Bolitar, the actual plot itself felt a little.. ridiculous. We get it, he's rich, he's self-indulged, he has access to so many things us peasants never will, but to base the book on the theft of a priceless one-of-a-kid art piece owned by Win's family just felt a little too "wow I'm so much better than you". In saying all of that, I still enjoyed the book.
The twist was one I never saw coming, and I'm beginning to appreciate that about Harlan Coben. He's quickly becoming someone whose every book I need to read, and I genuinely look forward to more books focusing on just Win, although hope his fame and fortune allows him to focus on cases that aren't so close to home next time.
In saying that, as an "introductory" book to the world of Win without Myron Bolitar, the actual plot itself felt a little.. ridiculous. We get it, he's rich, he's self-indulged, he has access to so many things us peasants never will, but to base the book on the theft of a priceless one-of-a-kid art piece owned by Win's family just felt a little too "wow I'm so much better than you". In saying all of that, I still enjoyed the book.
The twist was one I never saw coming, and I'm beginning to appreciate that about Harlan Coben. He's quickly becoming someone whose every book I need to read, and I genuinely look forward to more books focusing on just Win, although hope his fame and fortune allows him to focus on cases that aren't so close to home next time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Gaslighting
mworthy's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape
cwniebuhr's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Introducing a new character, the titular Win, Coben adds to the universe of his previous series, the Myron and Mickey Bolitar novels, respectively. While serving as a stand-alone, one should catch up on both Myron and Mickey series to understand the full depth of Coben’s writing.
“Win” reads differently than previous Coben novels. Written from the perspective of Win, the first seventy-odd pages were cliché and difficult to get through—most of it serving as background characterization for the protagonist. Coben develops the plot’s mystery well in an intricate web, with all details coming together well in the end.
A 3.75 rating is for the slow beginning, which was more of a chore than the usual ease of other Coben works. Additionally, the protagonist is challenging to love, and Coben’s dialogue for the character, at times, is not realistic.
“Win” reads differently than previous Coben novels. Written from the perspective of Win, the first seventy-odd pages were cliché and difficult to get through—most of it serving as background characterization for the protagonist. Coben develops the plot’s mystery well in an intricate web, with all details coming together well in the end.
A 3.75 rating is for the slow beginning, which was more of a chore than the usual ease of other Coben works. Additionally, the protagonist is challenging to love, and Coben’s dialogue for the character, at times, is not realistic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Rape
ozshark's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I have read a couple of Harlan Coben novels, and enjoyed a couple of TV adaptations, but I am not overly familiar with his work. I didn't even realise that Myron Bolitar (a character who often gets referenced in Win) was a character with his own long-running series.
I enjoyed this. I particularly enjoyed the character of Win himself. He is written with just the right level of poise, arrogance and humour to suit him, without him becoming grating and unbearable. The story/mystery was less engaging for me. I found I didn't really care who was behind the theft, or whether it linked to the Hut of Horrors etc.
I will definitely give the character of Win another go though, and might check out one of Myron's stories too.
I enjoyed this. I particularly enjoyed the character of Win himself. He is written with just the right level of poise, arrogance and humour to suit him, without him becoming grating and unbearable. The story/mystery was less engaging for me. I found I didn't really care who was behind the theft, or whether it linked to the Hut of Horrors etc.
I will definitely give the character of Win another go though, and might check out one of Myron's stories too.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Torture, and Kidnapping
blanca's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Death, Rape, and Sexual violence