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nat20charisma's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This book was recommended to me by a few of my coworkers. They said they couldn’t put it down, and I agree it was a pretty good page turner!
The premise was interesting. A man serves 5 years in prison, falsely convicted of killing his young son. Then his ex sister in law shows up with a picture of a boy that looks identical to his son, down to the birth mark on his face. Is the story a little fantastical and unrealistic? Yes. But is it still enjoyable? Certainly.
I had a few issues with the locations and the pacing. It all seemed to happen too quickly. They traveled between states so fast. Also the FBI agents on the case were a little too corny that it took me out of the story at times. I think the main FBI guy Max reminded me a bit of the agent in the “Boondock Saints”. A smart know it all who easily pieces it together.
The premise was interesting. A man serves 5 years in prison, falsely convicted of killing his young son. Then his ex sister in law shows up with a picture of a boy that looks identical to his son, down to the birth mark on his face. Is the story a little fantastical and unrealistic? Yes. But is it still enjoyable? Certainly.
I had a few issues with the locations and the pacing. It all seemed to happen too quickly. They traveled between states so fast. Also the FBI agents on the case were a little too corny that it took me out of the story at times. I think the main FBI guy Max reminded me a bit of the agent in the “Boondock Saints”. A smart know it all who easily pieces it together.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Infertility
Moderate: Gun violence and Child death
Minor: Grief, Infidelity, and Confinement
alilbitofeveryth1ng's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality, Pregnancy, Child death, Gun violence, Infertility, Kidnapping, Murder, and Chronic illness
Minor: Sexual assault
brynhayes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Infertility, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Blood, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Rape
kerrygetsliterary's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Grief, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Blood, Confinement, Death, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Infertility, Gun violence, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
Moderate: Miscarriage, Cursing, Infertility, Suicide, and Cannibalism
zosiablue's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I'll always read Harlan Coben, but this was mixed for me. The scales tipped too action-adventure - prison breaks and small town gangs and the most annoying good cop/bad cop routine I've ever read in a book. (Please don't let them be recurring characters.) And yet. The father/son dynamics on all sides rang true and tender and made the action bearable. And, of course, no one paces a thriller like Coben. I stayed up past my bedtime to finish. I always do.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Violence, Rape, and Gun violence
Moderate: Death and Pregnancy
Minor: Chronic illness and Death of parent
savijax's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Child death
Moderate: Gun violence, Sexual assault, and Infertility
carlissa904's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I have seen several adaptations of this author's books on Netflix and have loved them, so I was eager to actually read one of his books. What a thrill ride! Although the characters were terribly flawed, I couldn't help but root for them!
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for the chance to read and review.
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for the chance to read and review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Physical abuse, and Violence
Minor: Infertility, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Gaslighting
yvo_about_books's review against another edition
4.0
Finished reading: February 13th 2023
"Memories always sting, don't they? The good ones most of all."
*** A copy of this book was kindly provided to me by Netgalley and Century in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! ***
I always seem to enjoy Harlan Coben's thrillers, and the blurb of his newest story I Will Find You sounded particularly enticing. I mean, have you seen it?! The whole innocent father being imprisoned for the murder of his son, the prison escape, the hunt for the truth... It sounded like the perfect recipe for an action slash crime thriller, and I've been looking forward to read it. And what an exhilarating ride it turned out to be! If you like your thrillers lightning-fast and action-packed, I Will Find You will more than deliver.
The premise of this story is absolutely fascinating, and I do always love a thriller with a prison angle. I Will Find You isn't just about an innocent man trapped in prison though; this story is about so much more. I did love the chapters set in prison, and especially those featuring how David managed to escape against all odds. This is probably where the real exhilarating part of the plot started, although there were already some quite intense scenes inside the prison as well. The whole man hunt and David trying to evade both the police and FBI added a sense of urgency and danger to it all, and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.
The mystery around the supposed death of David's son Matthew, the boy in the photo looking just like Matthew and the hunt for the truth were absolutely intriguing. It's true that things can be said about the credibility of certain plot twists and especially the final reveals are quite over the top, but I personally didn't mind too much. Why? This is one of those story where what really counts is the entertainment factor, and I Will Find You most definitely delivered on that count. It felt like I was in the middle of a Hollywood action movie the whole time, and this can work both ways... But in this case, it was a success for me.
My main (and probably only) issue with I Will Find You lies with FBI agents Max and Sarah and the way they behaved. Their dialogues were simply cringeworthy and it felt like they were trying too hard to be a comedy duo instead of a pair of FBI agents taking things seriously. They just didn't fit the tone of the rest of the book, and they kind of put a damper on things for me. I would probably have given this story 5 stars otherwise! Max did redeem himself a little in the final part, but as a whole their characters and dialogue were a total miss for me.
I did like most of the rest of the cast. The main focus is on David and his ex sister-in-law Rachel, and I enjoyed spending time with them. It was interesting to see both characters develop and see them trying to overcome obstacle after obstacle... The hunt for the truth about Matthew was fascinating, and I kept turning page after page to find out what really happened that night. True, some of the plot twists were a bit too over the top and quite far-fetched, but like I said before, I personally didn't mind too much. It made for a very entertaining couple of hours reading, that's for sure!
As a whole, I Will Find You turned out to be another gripping, action-packed and simply excellent crime thriller that will take you on a true rollercoaster ride. If you don't mind things getting a bit too far-fetched and over the top and like your thrillers on the fast and exhilarating side, this is the book for you!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Infertility, Kidnapping, Violence, Terminal illness, Confinement, Child death, and Rape
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