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rachelrogerlund's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
clairek23's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
thebookishbrewbabe's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Harlan Coben spins a good mystery but this book definitely suffers from both being written in 2001 and having one of the most insufferable main characters. Tbh I get why Elizabeth left for 8 years!! I would have simply stayed gone!
sansabark's review against another edition
4.0
I must first say that I saw the film first and loved it. Out of curiosity, I read the book and I think the movie is better. It follows fairly closely to the book's plot until the end. The film actually has a better ending.
angus_mckeogh's review against another edition
2.0
Was given this book as a recommendation. Not my normal type of fare. I found it a pretty typical formulaic thriller. The writing was marginal. The plot was ridiculous to unbelievable at times. Some of the characters were flat, featureless, and wholly irrational. It was a quick read but I likely finished it only because it was loaned to me. Just okay. I'd put it in a resale pile as opposed to passing it on.
jdubsreads's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
sandiet's review against another edition
4.0
Whew what an exhilarating read! This is a book club pick for May and I started it and couldn't wait to read what was going to happen next. Good engaging story. I'll probably read it again just before our book club meeting.