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kgentry4's review against another edition
2.0
Generally a fan, but this one was painful. Credit to Harlan as an author overall, and seriously happy to have finally finished this book. Moving on.
laislinns's review against another edition
3.0
I read the introduction by Coben and knew what I was getting myself into. I knew that the subject matter wasn't going to be ideal, and that there were going to be some problematic views. After all, it was written in the early '90s. These stopped me from giving the book a higher rating.
That being said, I enjoyed the way the book was written and I couldn't put it down. I'm already delving into one of his other novels and enjoying it so far.
That being said, I enjoyed the way the book was written and I couldn't put it down. I'm already delving into one of his other novels and enjoying it so far.
gabibloop's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
harleytaylor7's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book a lot. It is an older book of his, but it has such an important back story. The way it highlights the aids epidemic is so important and it really does it justice.
elinacre's review against another edition
4.0
i didn't realize when i checked it out, but this is actually one of harlan coben's earliest novels--there's a note from him at the beginning of the book that says if this is the first book of his you're reading--don't! pick a different one! kind of funny. he's definitely progressed as a writer, but he still got me with the twist in this book; turns out he's always been amazing! :)
lori_loves_reading's review against another edition
4.0
Harlan Coben does not disappoint! I’ve read all the Bolitar series and have now started on his stand alone books. One of my favourite authors!
brandia's review against another edition
dark
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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
As this was written decades ago, language and homophobia is a main theme of the book so if that offends you, best to avoid. Gives a pretty accurate account to how aids and homosexuality was viewed in the 80’s/early 90’s and how muc discrimination the queer community suffered
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia