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katmull's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
lnocita's review against another edition
4.0
15-year-old Mickey Bolitar's life has been turned upside down. First, his father dies in a car accident and then his mom, unable to cope, turns to drugs to escape her depression. While Mickey's mom is sent to rehab, Mickey is sent to live with his uncle Myron, with whom his parents did not speak. To make matters worse, just as Mickey is beginning to think he can see the light of day again, the girl he has just started to date disappears mysteriously, leaving his heart in the lurch again. He is determined to figure out what has happened to her and his meddling sets off a domino effect of events that lead to dark secrets, a mysterious and crazy old lady, a tattoo parlor, and a seedy bar.
In his first novel for young adults, Coben delivers a good, fast-paced mystery that is full of action and quirky characters. The style is very similar to his adult novels. And, while the tension never really develops fully, the novel is satisfying and full of action teens will enjoy.
In his first novel for young adults, Coben delivers a good, fast-paced mystery that is full of action and quirky characters. The style is very similar to his adult novels. And, while the tension never really develops fully, the novel is satisfying and full of action teens will enjoy.
vnlinx's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
rachellerwalker's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
hawksquill's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Drug abuse, Genocide, Violence, Trafficking, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder
maximlaganiere's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't enjoy this book as much as I thought I would. I thought that it was way too unrealistic, and that the writing was kind of childish to me. The plot was good though, and I didn't know what was going to happen.
suprememummy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This is a great YA read. The language is accessible, it is short, the right blend of thriller and teen angst.
autumnbaucom's review against another edition
4.0
Was the plot crazy? Yes…. Was i thoroughly entertained and never guessed where at the story was going next…. Yes
kallos's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25