Who is this book for?
- Fans of fast-paced crime thrillers with lots of twists.
- Readers who enjoy mysteries that connect past and present events.
- Those who like flawed but determined protagonists.
- People new to the thriller genre looking for an accessible entry point.
- Fans of Harlan Coben's writing style and previous works.
Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?
- Readers who prefer more realistic and grounded crime stories.
- Those who dislike convoluted plots with many interconnected threads.
- People who are easily frustrated by convenient coincidences in mysteries.
- Fans of very dark or gritty thrillers without humor.
- Readers looking for deep character studies or literary fiction.
Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book
- Fast-paced and suspenseful plot that keeps readers engaged
- Multiple twists and shocking revelations throughout the story
- Well-developed and interesting characters, especially the protagonist Sami Kierce
- Compelling mystery that ties together past and present events
- Humorous elements and witty dialogue
- Addictive and hard to put down
- Skillful writing that hooks readers from the beginning
- Intriguing premise involving a supposedly dead woman reappearing
- Good balance of action, suspense and character development
- Satisfying and unexpected ending
Things people didn't like as much about this book
- Plot becomes convoluted and far-fetched at times
- Some find the twists predictable or unsatisfying
- Pacing issues with slow parts or jumpy narrative
- Character motivations and actions sometimes unrealistic
- Technology and timeline details feel inaccurate or dated
- Not as thrilling or well-executed as some of Coben's other works
- Relies on convenient coincidences and amateur sleuths solving complex cases
- Abrupt revelations and resolutions to plot threads
- Narration in audiobook version disliked by some
- Lacks the depth and sophistication of more advanced thrillers
