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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
It was OK. Reminded me of another one of his book. I do like the crossover of characters. He’s written better.
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
This was my first venture into a Harlan Coben thriller, and I can't say I was disappointed. He laid out the list of possible suspects so nicely, and each chapter kept me going.
As the synopsis states, events take place in this book that pick at the protagonist's old scabs. New information has resurfaced in connection to his twin brother's murder from fifteen years ago. This novel uncovers secrets of his hometown and of the very people in his life that he trusted so long ago.
The prose was very quick, but the lack of detail didn't bother me. It maintained a fast pace throughout. This was also dialogue heavy, which I typically do not enjoy, but in the context of interrogations, I felt it was natural and necessary to gather the clues we needed.
Nap Dumas wasn't likable, especially being a vigilante cop. The plot really drove the story here and kept pushing me forward instead. The characters surrounding Nap were fine for the most part, too.
I didn't understand
Still, the story was strong enough to receive four stars from me, and I could certainly see myself picking up another Harlan Coben book in the future.
As the synopsis states, events take place in this book that pick at the protagonist's old scabs. New information has resurfaced in connection to his twin brother's murder from fifteen years ago. This novel uncovers secrets of his hometown and of the very people in his life that he trusted so long ago.
The prose was very quick, but the lack of detail didn't bother me. It maintained a fast pace throughout. This was also dialogue heavy, which I typically do not enjoy, but in the context of interrogations, I felt it was natural and necessary to gather the clues we needed.
Nap Dumas wasn't likable, especially being a vigilante cop. The plot really drove the story here and kept pushing me forward instead. The characters surrounding Nap were fine for the most part, too.
I didn't understand
Spoiler
how Nap could've been cattle prodded and beaten by Reeves, but no marks or bruises were on his face. The fact that no marks were acknowledged, especially by his neighbor, was a bit unrealistic for a novel that otherwise did a pretty good job tracking what was happening. And speaking of Reeves, the deus ex machina ex during the waterboarding was a bit convenient.Still, the story was strong enough to receive four stars from me, and I could certainly see myself picking up another Harlan Coben book in the future.
Another great read by Harlan Coben. For fifteen years, Detective "Nap" Dumas has been searching for answers about his twin brother's death. Not only did his twin brother and his brother's girlfriend get hit by a train that night, but Nap's high school girlfriend disappeared and never returned. And now, fifteen years later, more deaths are happening to people connected to his brother. Nap is determined to find the answers even if they aren't what he wants to hear.
I love the way the events and people in this book keep twisting, turning, and connecting in ways I didn't quite predict. This was another thrilling read for me.
I love the way the events and people in this book keep twisting, turning, and connecting in ways I didn't quite predict. This was another thrilling read for me.
Just okay
I normally enjoy Coben books, but this one was a disappointment. I pretty much had it figured out from the get-go. Still a fan though.
I normally enjoy Coben books, but this one was a disappointment. I pretty much had it figured out from the get-go. Still a fan though.
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes