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mrsbooknerd 's review for:
Don't Let Go
by Harlan Coben
I'll take a bet that even cocaine doesn't get the old juices flowing like a Harlan Coben novel. 'Don't Let Go' had great pacing, tension, mystery and a dry humour throughout. At times I was on the edge of my seat and others I was laughing to myself. I devoured the book within a very short space of time. I fell into the story immediately and I didn't come back up for air.
Usually, I dislike novels that have 'the whole government is out to get me' plots. 'Don't Let Go' really bordered on my limit for the trope. There were elements that felt somewhat far-fetched, but because it was always underpinned by the more realistic conspiracy club elements, it felt grounded and acceptable.
Nap was a great leading character who drew my sympathy and respect from the off and held my interest throughout. I loved this sense of humour and blunt manner, but still got to see the grief that lingered on him. I really enjoyed reading about his relationships with the secondary characters, they all had different tones, purposes and nuances but were equally enjoyable. Whether it was the platonic relationship between him and his female best bud or the lusty relationship with him and his childhood sweetheart.
Loved the pacing, loved the characters and couldn't give it anything other than five full stars.
Usually, I dislike novels that have 'the whole government is out to get me' plots. 'Don't Let Go' really bordered on my limit for the trope. There were elements that felt somewhat far-fetched, but because it was always underpinned by the more realistic conspiracy club elements, it felt grounded and acceptable.
Nap was a great leading character who drew my sympathy and respect from the off and held my interest throughout. I loved this sense of humour and blunt manner, but still got to see the grief that lingered on him. I really enjoyed reading about his relationships with the secondary characters, they all had different tones, purposes and nuances but were equally enjoyable. Whether it was the platonic relationship between him and his female best bud or the lusty relationship with him and his childhood sweetheart.
Spoiler
So. I have a confession. I almost lowered the rating to four-stars because I thought that the present day killer was obvious. Was that just me? I thought that the killer's manner, tone and dialogue set them up from very early on in the novel. I would have been more shocked if they hadn't been the killer. It was only on retrospection that I realised that knowing the killer, or at least strongly suspecting from so early, didn't ruin the journey at all.Loved the pacing, loved the characters and couldn't give it anything other than five full stars.