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laurapk's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars because there were a few issues but oh my! This book hooked me and believe me I had a hard hard hard time putting it down. I've rarely been able to sink into a book like this and just completely ignore the world around me. So obviously, rounded up to 5 stars.
The author knows very well how to build tension and twist your expectations around. The DNA match chase got a bit complicated and could have used a small clarification in the final chapter, but it was such a fun ride. And the dialog was SUPERB! Loved it!
There were a few small questions I had about the book:
- It was unclear to me how Wilde setup all the safety protocols on his phone before powering it up.
- How did Wilde know how to turn on a VCR player as a kid?
The ending was a bit abrupt because I felt like one very important plot issue was left unsolved: However, I suspect this novel connects with other ones from the author, so it may get addressed in a future novel. And while Wilde was a good person to follow, character development was pretty sparse for my taste--with the exception of Hester, she was brilliant I want to see more from her in another book.
And now, excuse me while I search more books from the author and overload my already over-full TBR.
The author knows very well how to build tension and twist your expectations around. The DNA match chase got a bit complicated and could have used a small clarification in the final chapter, but it was such a fun ride. And the dialog was SUPERB! Loved it!
There were a few small questions I had about the book:
Spoiler
- It was unclear to me how Wilde setup all the safety protocols on his phone before powering it up.
- How did Wilde know how to turn on a VCR player as a kid?
The ending was a bit abrupt because I felt like one very important plot issue was left unsolved:
Spoiler
I'm talking about the part where Wilde was kidnapped and tortured by 4 cops from Hartford who thought Wilde may know who killed their former colleague, and nothing happened to them! That's a pretty big issue! One that I wanted solved.Spoiler
I'm also a bit hesitant about the "Peter was framed by a woman for SA" plot, even though I give the author props for opting to leave the possibility that Peter actually schemed together with his wife Jenn, thus taking him off the victim pedestal.And now, excuse me while I search more books from the author and overload my already over-full TBR.
barryjensmith's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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
4.25
missbibliography's review against another edition
4.0
In this second book about Wilde, Wilde looks for his family to find answers about how he need up on his own in the woods and stumbles into a cousin who is famous and who has gone missing.
I really enjoyed this read - it didn't really have too much that relied on the first book, but I do think that refreshing yourself on the first book in the series might be a good idea if its been a minute. I also did get a little mixed up with all the relatives and how each was related and on which side of Wilde. Other than that, it was a fun read with enough tension to keep you going.
I really enjoyed this read - it didn't really have too much that relied on the first book, but I do think that refreshing yourself on the first book in the series might be a good idea if its been a minute. I also did get a little mixed up with all the relatives and how each was related and on which side of Wilde. Other than that, it was a fun read with enough tension to keep you going.
cheydem's review against another edition
4.0
Really great story! Much better than the first "wilde" book
hartpndg's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Would definitely read The Boy From The Woods first as it builds Wilde's character. He is a man with a strong sense of honor, but also justice.
dumpling3579's review against another edition
4.0
The first Wilde book was just ok for me, but I enjoyed this one more. The pacing was good and it kept me wanting to read more. Hester is a favorite of mine!
baileysbear's review against another edition
4.0
I wasn't aware that this was a sequel when I requested it, thankfully it works fine as a stand alone.
Once it got going it really packed a punch and I really enjoyed it. My first Harlen Coben book, I'd happily read more now!
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the advanced ebook.
Once it got going it really packed a punch and I really enjoyed it. My first Harlen Coben book, I'd happily read more now!
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the advanced ebook.
laurapk's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars because there were a few issues but oh my! This book hooked me and believe me I had a hard hard hard time putting it down. I've rarely been able to sink into a book like this and just completely ignore the world around me. So obviously, rounded up to 5 stars.
The author knows very well how to build tension and twist your expectations around. The DNA match chase got a bit complicated and could have used a small clarification in the final chapter, but it was such a fun ride. And the dialog was SUPERB! Loved it!
There were a few small questions I had about the book:
- It was unclear to me how Wilde setup all the safety protocols on his phone before powering it up.
- How did Wilde know how to turn on a VCR player as a kid?
The ending was a bit abrupt because I felt like one very important plot issue was left unsolved: However, I suspect this novel connects with other ones from the author, so it may get addressed in a future novel. And while Wilde was a good person to follow, character development was pretty sparse for my taste--with the exception of Hester, she was brilliant I want to see more from her in another book.
And now, excuse me while I search more books from the author and overload my already over-full TBR.
The author knows very well how to build tension and twist your expectations around. The DNA match chase got a bit complicated and could have used a small clarification in the final chapter, but it was such a fun ride. And the dialog was SUPERB! Loved it!
There were a few small questions I had about the book:
Spoiler
- It was unclear to me how Wilde setup all the safety protocols on his phone before powering it up.
- How did Wilde know how to turn on a VCR player as a kid?
The ending was a bit abrupt because I felt like one very important plot issue was left unsolved:
Spoiler
I'm talking about the part where Wilde was kidnapped and tortured by 4 cops from Hartford who thought Wilde may know who killed their former colleague, and nothing happened to them! That's a pretty big issue! One that I wanted solved.Spoiler
I'm also a bit hesitant about the "Peter was framed by a woman for SA" plot, even though I give the author props for opting to leave the possibility that Peter actually schemed together with his wife Jenn, thus taking him off the victim pedestal.And now, excuse me while I search more books from the author and overload my already over-full TBR.