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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
I'm a huge fan of Harlan Coben, so I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one - and I read it in two days flat! I absolutely loved it!
Fifteen years ago, Nap's twin brother Leo, and Leo's girlfriend Diana, were found dead on the train tracks in a small town in New Jersey. Their deaths were put down to accident or suicide, and everyone moved on. Everyone except Nap, who is obsessed with finding out what really happened that night and if his brother's death is linked to the disappearance of his own girlfriend, Maura. Now another of Leo's old school friends has been killed, and Maura's prints have been found at the scene. Are the deaths connected, and what is the link to that mysterious old missile base hidden in the woods?
Don't Let Go is a fast paced-thriller and one of my favourite Harlan Coben novels to date. I loved the link between an old mystery and one in the present-day, and the way all the characters have secrets of their own. There is a theme running through the novel, very cleverly done, that I can't reveal because of spoilers, along with lots of false trails and red herrings, several of which I utterly fell for, and some great twists. The missile base is a real place, which I thought was a nice touch, and I found the way the story is told as though Nap is talking to his brother was endearing.
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves fiendishly clever mysteries and fast-paced thrillers. Harlan Coben's existing fans will love it. I certainly did!
Thank you to Harlan Coben, Cornerstone/Random House and Netgalley for my copy of this book, which I received in exchange for an honest review.
Fifteen years ago, Nap's twin brother Leo, and Leo's girlfriend Diana, were found dead on the train tracks in a small town in New Jersey. Their deaths were put down to accident or suicide, and everyone moved on. Everyone except Nap, who is obsessed with finding out what really happened that night and if his brother's death is linked to the disappearance of his own girlfriend, Maura. Now another of Leo's old school friends has been killed, and Maura's prints have been found at the scene. Are the deaths connected, and what is the link to that mysterious old missile base hidden in the woods?
Don't Let Go is a fast paced-thriller and one of my favourite Harlan Coben novels to date. I loved the link between an old mystery and one in the present-day, and the way all the characters have secrets of their own. There is a theme running through the novel, very cleverly done, that I can't reveal because of spoilers, along with lots of false trails and red herrings, several of which I utterly fell for, and some great twists. The missile base is a real place, which I thought was a nice touch, and I found the way the story is told as though Nap is talking to his brother was endearing.
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves fiendishly clever mysteries and fast-paced thrillers. Harlan Coben's existing fans will love it. I certainly did!
Thank you to Harlan Coben, Cornerstone/Random House and Netgalley for my copy of this book, which I received in exchange for an honest review.
This book was a great book. The author did a great job with all the twists and turns that were in the book.
To be clear, I don't read Harlen Coben books, I essentially inhale them. Breath In & Out, 50 pages gone, Breath In and Out again, the book's halfway done. By my third iteration the book is done.
I've read most of the Myron Bolitar books and there is definitely a style that's present here and, to a good extent, a lot of similarities in the characters. It's comfortable for me to read his books even while terrible things are happening.
I will say, there seemed to be more tragedy in this one than usual and that did increase my emotional investment in the outcome. I will warn folks that things don't end completely neatly (I don't think that's a spoiler) and that may just be a launching point for a sequel, frankly I don't know.
Nap's a complex, and conflicted, character with a good supporting cast around him. His best friend, Elle, really displays more complexity as the story progresses and I hope future stories let us learn more about her.
I've read most of the Myron Bolitar books and there is definitely a style that's present here and, to a good extent, a lot of similarities in the characters. It's comfortable for me to read his books even while terrible things are happening.
I will say, there seemed to be more tragedy in this one than usual and that did increase my emotional investment in the outcome. I will warn folks that things don't end completely neatly (I don't think that's a spoiler) and that may just be a launching point for a sequel, frankly I don't know.
Nap's a complex, and conflicted, character with a good supporting cast around him. His best friend, Elle, really displays more complexity as the story progresses and I hope future stories let us learn more about her.
I always enjoy a good Coben novel, but this one was just meh. It kept my interest, but when all the pieces came together and what really happened was revealed, I was a bit mad that I spent all the time reading the book for it to end in such a ridiculous way. IMHO, save yourself some time and pick another one of his books.
Super fun summer read. We watched HC’s “Safe” and “The Five” on Netflix and loved them both. Then I was at the drugstore and saw this book—I had no idea HC was also a novelist—so I picked it up. I admit it was a little predictable; I think his storytelling is better on screen. But I still thoroughly enjoyed the book.
I still like Harlan Coben. Only 3 stars on this one because I'm disappointed that it was easy to figure out. A good story, though.
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
“I shall drink no wine before its time. Okay, it’s time.”
I had seen a five-star review of one of Harlan Coben's most recent novels, Run Away, by a Goodreads’ reviewer who I respect quite a lot, so I wanted to buy it. The shop I was in didn't have it so I bought Don't Let Go instead just to get a feel for his writing. It was a thoroughly enjoyable listen. Coben can clearly write a good, solid mystery and I like his wry sense of humor:
“The food is "farm to table," though when you order eggs, I'm not sure what other route they'd go.”
I had seen a five-star review of one of Harlan Coben's most recent novels, Run Away, by a Goodreads’ reviewer who I respect quite a lot, so I wanted to buy it. The shop I was in didn't have it so I bought Don't Let Go instead just to get a feel for his writing. It was a thoroughly enjoyable listen. Coben can clearly write a good, solid mystery and I like his wry sense of humor:
“The food is "farm to table," though when you order eggs, I'm not sure what other route they'd go.”