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lucysidreads's review against another edition
3.0
Gripping and exciting but also a bit ridiculous. A literary version of a “guilty pleasure”.
upallnightbookaddict's review against another edition
3.0
I picked up a couple of Coben's books last year, and I fell in love with them. When I saw he had a new standalone coming out, I just had to jump in.
I can understand the allure of this book (and the author's other books), however this one didn't win me over like his last couple releases.
The premise of this book had me ready to jump into an actoion packed thriller. While there was some action, I just didn't connect with the story. It was quite out there. One usually needs to stretch their suspense of belief in most fiction books, but this one was stretched way thin. Most of the scenarios in this book were just too unplausible.
On one hand, I wanted the hero of the book to get his redemption. On the other hand, there were a million other ways for that to happen aside from what actually does happen. There were too many involved on all sides. Too many unbelievable scenarios.
I did find myself turning the pages waiting for the next shoe to drop. At one point, I was more curious in how more outrageous the book was going to get than the actual plot of the book.
Overall, this book was okay. I feel very indifferent about this one.
I can understand the allure of this book (and the author's other books), however this one didn't win me over like his last couple releases.
The premise of this book had me ready to jump into an actoion packed thriller. While there was some action, I just didn't connect with the story. It was quite out there. One usually needs to stretch their suspense of belief in most fiction books, but this one was stretched way thin. Most of the scenarios in this book were just too unplausible.
On one hand, I wanted the hero of the book to get his redemption. On the other hand, there were a million other ways for that to happen aside from what actually does happen. There were too many involved on all sides. Too many unbelievable scenarios.
I did find myself turning the pages waiting for the next shoe to drop. At one point, I was more curious in how more outrageous the book was going to get than the actual plot of the book.
Overall, this book was okay. I feel very indifferent about this one.
escragg92'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
bevgrey's review against another edition
2.0
Makes for a nice fantasy
Improbable is an understatement. I liked it enough to finish it, but it reads more like an action movie than his earlier works and was much less satisfying.
Improbable is an understatement. I liked it enough to finish it, but it reads more like an action movie than his earlier works and was much less satisfying.
mothy90's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
Fast paced story, enjoyed this book but the second half felt rushed.
killsy04's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
meganm1587's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Gun violence, Infertility, Rape, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
kristinageydo's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
dominicangirl's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Kidnapping