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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fun page-turner; good commute reading. Interesting likable characters. First Coben book I've read and I think I'll try another.
Just your average run-of-the-mill mystery. There were some interesting plot twists and characters, but overall pretty forgettable. I just wonder if Aimee decided to keep the baby or not.
I found it interesting that Coben would change up his writing style for the 8th installment in the on-going Myron Bolitar series. This time we got to read the action from the point of view of more characters than Myron (the vast majority of the books are set with him the entire time) or Win (I remember one book having a bit that was more Win-centric). It was a change that I didn't mind, though I'm about as good with change as Myron.
The bit that didn't work for me in this book was
One thing that bugged me to no end throughout this story: Why were characters referring to ATMs as ATM machines? Doesn't the "M" stand for machine, as in Automated Teller Machine?!?
The bit that didn't work for me in this book was
Spoiler
the romance of the lead character with his current love interest, his past love and his "what if" with a character who died. Why Myron had to tell this current paramour he loved her when it seemed he really wasn't there yet was beyond me. Is this a character who is likely to jump in with both feet? Oh, yes, but the lady in question seems much more pragmatic. Would she buy Myron professing his love right around the time sex finally happens and when his gorgeous, successful, and talented ex just happens to announce her engagement in the New York Times? I don't buy that. I also don't really buy into the concept of Jessica begging Myron for one more night together. Myron hanging out at Brenda's grave after all the years that have passed is just weird.One thing that bugged me to no end throughout this story: Why were characters referring to ATMs as ATM machines? Doesn't the "M" stand for machine, as in Automated Teller Machine?!?
Not enough Win for me....but a great Bolitor story. Let's face it, Myron should give up the Rep business and just be a detective. Older and better....a good read!
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes