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wombat_88's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
vickksx's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
nereads's review against another edition
5.0
By far my favourite book in the Myron Bolitar series, without a doubt. Coben manages to go to very deep places whilst also touching on more light hearted emotions, etc. This story by far shows off Coben's talent and flair for writing the best.
flynn_cormac's review against another edition
4.0
I don't particularly like terrorist themed novels. I didn't realise that this was what it was going to be. It highlighted how we profile people unfairly, never suspecting a blond woman with blue eyes of being able to commit such terrible acts against innocent people. I liked the book. It was a quick and easy read as always from Coben. It was he second child themed book, which was disappointing. Again, the overuse of the words 'vis-a-vis' and
'à la'. I thought the idea of the embryos was very clever, you suspect that her child is alive despite all the odds. That wasn't the case here because that would have been too much of a cliche. It was irritating that the author expected you to know the layout of Paris as if you had been there and experienced it yourself. Overall, good book but good never award it more than 4 out of 5. I found it unusual to be written in the first person
'à la'. I thought the idea of the embryos was very clever, you suspect that her child is alive despite all the odds. That wasn't the case here because that would have been too much of a cliche. It was irritating that the author expected you to know the layout of Paris as if you had been there and experienced it yourself. Overall, good book but good never award it more than 4 out of 5. I found it unusual to be written in the first person
mojoshivers's review against another edition
5.0
This is probably the most international of the Bolitar books. It reminds me of the globe-trotting books in the Reacher series that way. Upon re-reading I can’t help but notice how much it suits Myron and company to get out of the American northeast once in awhile. Good installment.
2frangipani2's review
4.0
This was my first Myron Bolitar book and I really enjoyed it. The subject was very dark and sad though. Makes you want to hug your kids. I like Win's character also. Although the Mee jokes got old...
I definitely want to go back and read the first stories.
I definitely want to go back and read the first stories.
readinginthe_pnw's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lwalker77's review against another edition
3.0
Another good book in the Myron Bolitar series. Probably closer to 3.5 stars. Very quick read, with the typical cast of characters.
tacuazin's review
3.0
Sorry, Mr. Bolitar, but this might be one of your weakest cases. And please, put a stop to that downward spiral of sappiness, it's making my eyes roll way too often. I'm sure your friend Win is one sappy scene away from putting you out of your misery. You and me, both.