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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
mysterious
fast-paced
THIS WAS CRAZY.
About 90% of the way I honestly thought I was going to review this by saying this was the most straightforward Coben novel I’ve listened to so far. But oh was I super wrong! I should have expected there would be a twist once the entire picture was revealed! This is very very different from any of his previous works that I’ve read so far, but I like how no matter what subject matter he decides to spin his tale he makes it relatable by tackling issues relating to family. This also features one of the most likable protagonists I have read from Coben so far. Nap is made even more relatable by the narration by Steven Webber. What a brilliant voice actor!
That said, there are aspects of this book that feel pretty farfetched. However I didn’t find it hard to really follow along with the story because I thought the core themes were quite thought-provoking. This was a heartbreaking story about grief and loss and regret, and also a story about how we can never ever truly know someone— not even the people closest to us.
About 90% of the way I honestly thought I was going to review this by saying this was the most straightforward Coben novel I’ve listened to so far. But oh was I super wrong! I should have expected there would be a twist once the entire picture was revealed! This is very very different from any of his previous works that I’ve read so far, but I like how no matter what subject matter he decides to spin his tale he makes it relatable by tackling issues relating to family. This also features one of the most likable protagonists I have read from Coben so far. Nap is made even more relatable by the narration by Steven Webber. What a brilliant voice actor!
That said, there are aspects of this book that feel pretty farfetched. However I didn’t find it hard to really follow along with the story because I thought the core themes were quite thought-provoking. This was a heartbreaking story about grief and loss and regret, and also a story about how we can never ever truly know someone— not even the people closest to us.
Listened to the Playaway and really liked the narrator. Liked how the past and present came together in the end.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
This is my first Harlan Coben (audio)book. I’ve never heard of this guy before and after listening to this story I have NO idea how I haven’t! I chose this strictly because the title started with the letter D and I needed such a book to fulfill a prompt for a reading challenge. I ended up using it for a different challenge, (character on the run) so I’ll be picking up another HC book for sure!
This man is hilarious! For such a serious mystery-thriller, I laughed out loud plenty. I’ve never seen tw@t waffle used in print before!
This man is hilarious! For such a serious mystery-thriller, I laughed out loud plenty. I’ve never seen tw@t waffle used in print before!
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated