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hannah109's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jcav13's review
5.0
Although this book was wildly unpredictable like many of Cobens books, he seals the deal in the last 20-30 pages. I wish Audrey was a more prominent character considering she was a murderer BUT i guess that’s why she’s not really a suspect and why you don’t see it coming.
I also enjoyed learning more about my Myrons injury because he never really discussed it before and Win always tries to push him to come to terms with that night. And know come to find out it was an act of revenge!
I also enjoyed learning more about my Myrons injury because he never really discussed it before and Win always tries to push him to come to terms with that night. And know come to find out it was an act of revenge!
kdtoverbooked's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
There are some books that need to be read close to their publication date. I feel like this is one of them. This book is nearly 30 years old and it felt it. It’d been sitting on myself for at least 10 of those years so it’s all my own fault.
rypmurph's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mrjohnlock's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
marjolein85's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
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
3.5
leasey23's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-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? Yes
3.0
sianw1992's review against another edition
3.0
Fade Away by Harlan Coben
I love Harlan Coben, the first book of his I read in less than twenty-four hours and I love the characters of Myron Bolitar, Win and Esperanza, but there's just something that doesn't connect for me. Maybe it's because I read the Bolitar books out of order, or maybe it's because it's too Americanised. I don't know anything about basketball and I don't really care about it, so I don't share the same obvious love that the author has for it. The storylines are often also very personalised to Myron, and I have only ever read one other Bolitar book and it was number six or something.
Overall, the plot was good, easy to follow and exciting but there was no 'gasp surprise' at the end like there usually is and I just don't think these books are as good as the independant Coben books are.
I love Harlan Coben, the first book of his I read in less than twenty-four hours and I love the characters of Myron Bolitar, Win and Esperanza, but there's just something that doesn't connect for me. Maybe it's because I read the Bolitar books out of order, or maybe it's because it's too Americanised. I don't know anything about basketball and I don't really care about it, so I don't share the same obvious love that the author has for it. The storylines are often also very personalised to Myron, and I have only ever read one other Bolitar book and it was number six or something.
Overall, the plot was good, easy to follow and exciting but there was no 'gasp surprise' at the end like there usually is and I just don't think these books are as good as the independant Coben books are.