Advantages: Nice light writing style, good storyline. Disadvantages: Does focus a little more on American sports than I ever imagined I'd be reading about.
I am quite a fan of a decent crime novel, but I do get bored with authors who don't ring the changes, or who stick to writing books which follow a pattern that's too obvious. I have a few authors on my shelf who I really rate in this genre, amongst them, ...
Advantages: Great witty and sarcastic dialogue Disadvantages: Didn't like the female character Jessica
Author Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey. After graduating from Amherst College as a political science major he worked in the travel industry. He now lives in New Jersey with his wife, a paediatrician, and their four children. His debut nov ...
Advantages: Good read Disadvantages: Bit weak in places
This is the second book that I have read by Coben that features the character Myron Bolitar. The rather unusual name comes from his Jewish background and after a basketball career cut short in the first year of being drafted due to a career ending injury ...
Advantages: Fantastic characters and fantastically written Disadvantages: None for me
I've read and reviewed a couple of Coben novels now and I must admit, I think I'm addicted. I've not been let down yet, and this book is no exception; I was hooked from the start, totally absorbed and in love with the characters, and sad to finish it. ...
Advantages: Complex plot, Interesting Characters, Superb Ending Disadvantages: May be confusing to some
...Hold Tight - Harlan Coben Introduction Hold Tight, Harlan Coben's 2008 stand-alone thriller was my latest read by this fabulous author. Having previously read and reviewed "The Woods" from 2007 I was very interested to read on Cobens website t ...
