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Krótka piłka by Harlan Coben

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ashs_books's review against another edition

4.0

I’m such a huge fan of Harlan Coben - all of his books are absolutely BRILLIANT. I’m starting to really love both Myron and Win as I see their characters develop. Still waiting to see where “Articulate” comes from and why people are getting tattoos of it in other languages.

mrjohnlock's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

readymadereader's review against another edition

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dark funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

koffeepuddin's review against another edition

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dark funny mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

vk_espere's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

rembrandt1881's review against another edition

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mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

This is my first foray into Cohen with the series and he has some wonderful style and flavor to his writing. There are things he does when he describes a question that Myron asks that breaks up the monotony. He loves to point out to the reader sometimes that this character isn't necessarily the best at this all the time. Myron is fine. He's a bit too witty most of the time but I like him fine enough.

The situations he is in are so ridiculous though and it is interesting getting a peek into how popular culture in fiction is depicted. His references are still old to the time but in some way they make sense. He's a weird guy. His mother adds a nice flavor sometimes and Esperanza is also a nice smaller character. The relationship angle leaves something to be desired with Myron and Jessica but my favorite character is Wind.

In a mystery/thriller the guy who isn't going to pretend he is a crusader is always my favorite. Windsor knows the world he is in and moves accordingly. He isn't out here to make friends and is the magic jack of all trades that allows things to work even if he is a bit too magical at times. There are some personality quirks that could have been left out though.

The only issue I have is the story is so round about. You get a idea of what is actually happening about halfway. Most people probably have it close enough to figured out before you get to the climax. But Myron is one of the worst agents in the world thus far because he can't let things go. He has lost two clients that he needed already when he could have walked away. Everything in both of the series so far has revolved so much around him and the world and people he already knows it's a bit of a stretch. I'd like to see him face some challenges that don't involve as many people he already knows well and has access to.

It's a quick read though so you can enjoy it without too much time.