Play Dead by Harlan Coben

Play Dead

Harlan Coben

452 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

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Harlan Coben's first novel, now back in print. No sooner had supermodel Laura Ayers and Celtics star David Baskin said "I do" than tragedy struck. While honeymooning on Australia's Great Barrier Reed, David went out for a swim-and never returned....

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Community Reviews Summary of 732 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
dark 63%
tense 56%
emotional 23%
adventurous 16%
challenging 13%
sad 10%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 20%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 28% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 30% | No: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.52

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