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"The undertow of savagery beneath the calm surface of suburban life is a theme that runs throughout Coben's dark, tautly structured thrillers, in which nothing is quite what it seems to be" (Christina Koning TIMES )<br /><br />'Excellent thriller from one of America's best popular novelists' (INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY )<br /><br />"zigzags between two chilling plots" (CANDIS )<br /><br />"the suspense keeps you hooked to the last word" (TELEGRAPH & ARGUS )<br /><br />"Coben dleivers yet another gripping read... addictive from the start... if you want dram, tension, tears and intrigue, this is the book to buy" (NEWSSHOPPER.CO.UK )<br /><br />"His thrillers come with the guarantee of a great read and a twist in the tale, and again he delivers the goods" (EVENING TELEGRAPH )<br /><br />"One of his finest stand alone novels" (GOOD BOOK GUIDE ) --Good Book Guide
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"The undertow of savagery beneath the calm surface of suburban life is a theme that runs throughout Coben's dark, tautly structured thrillers, in which nothing is quite what it seems to be" -- Christina Koning TIMES 'Excellent thriller from one of America's best popular novelists' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY "zigzags between two chilling plots" CANDIS "the suspense keeps you hooked to the last word" TELEGRAPH & ARGUS "Coben dleivers yet another gripping read... addictive from the start... if you want dram, tension, tears and intrigue, this is the book to buy" NEWSSHOPPER.CO.UK "His thrillers come with the guarantee of a great read and a twist in the tale, and again he delivers the goods" EVENING TELEGRAPH "One of his finest stand alone novels" GOOD BOOK GUIDE
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A professional couple uses spyware to spy on their son, Adam, who remains troubled by the recent suicide of his friend. Adam then goes missing and drug-world connections are implied . Another plot thread is provided by the couple's daughter who has a friend who was on the wrong side of an unfortunate remark by a teacher at their school.
This is a typical Coben novel which keeps you turning the pages because Coben is so good at withholding crucial bits of the story and keeping the tension tight. A lot of coincidences keep the story running, however, and I also felt that Coben's usual wit and insights were missing from his writing this time. There are a host of characters in the novel sometimes making it hard to keep up - all of them installed into the story-line, no doubt, to keep readers guessing about what really is going on.
In short, a pretty riveting read but one which didn't display all of the skills we know Coben has.
This is a typical Coben novel which keeps you turning the pages because Coben is so good at withholding crucial bits of the story and keeping the tension tight. A lot of coincidences keep the story running, however, and I also felt that Coben's usual wit and insights were missing from his writing this time. There are a host of characters in the novel sometimes making it hard to keep up - all of them installed into the story-line, no doubt, to keep readers guessing about what really is going on.
In short, a pretty riveting read but one which didn't display all of the skills we know Coben has.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I do so enjoy a good Harlan Coben novel. It's that cheesiness and 'all American' feel coupled with a juicy plot that really holds my attention.
'Hold Tight' is well constructed and the pace is excellent. The story is multi-layered and though this could have been confusing with a less accomplished novelist, it works well in this instance.
Tense, a little bit grim at times and suspenseful - almost perfect...
'Hold Tight' is well constructed and the pace is excellent. The story is multi-layered and though this could have been confusing with a less accomplished novelist, it works well in this instance.
Tense, a little bit grim at times and suspenseful - almost perfect...
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was utterly gripped by the first few chapters as Mike and Tia desperately look for their missing son and a crazy man is abducting carefully-targeted women for torture and murder.
But then the pace becomes uneven and, while characterisation is never the great strength of Coben's books, all but the major characters here seem badly underwritten.
The different strands of plot are brought together in the last chapter in a way I can only describe as unconvincing and perfunctory.
He's written much better. New readers, don't start here.
But then the pace becomes uneven and, while characterisation is never the great strength of Coben's books, all but the major characters here seem badly underwritten.
The different strands of plot are brought together in the last chapter in a way I can only describe as unconvincing and perfunctory.
He's written much better. New readers, don't start here.
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Great mystery!
I liked the story of the teenagers causing troubles and the parents hacking their son's computer to spy on him! It's really interesting what we can do with technology nowadays! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Laura82
Good read
I had one day left on holiday and chose to read this as I knew it would be a quick and satisfying read.
I like Harlem coben's sories, they are interesting and uncomplicated.
I like Harlem coben's sories, they are interesting and uncomplicated.
Published 7 months ago by cross-chrissy
Hold Tight
Not bad for a holiday read. Zipped along at pace with a few twists and turns along the way. Nicely tied up at the end.
Published 9 months ago by Don
Slow start then good read
I started off this book and began to lose interest, there was something about it that I wasn't keen on. Read more
Published 10 months ago by crime reader
A good read
Harlan Coben holds the tension and excitement in his books. I want to read another as soon as I put one down.
Published 10 months ago by K. Emsley
HOLD TIGHT
I have to admit to being new to Harlan Coben's writing. As a parent, I was hooked immediately by the ethical question of spying on one's children, particularly in the age of 24/7... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Keen Reader
Hold Tight!
Always new Myron had a more vulnerable side,but here we get to see it.His fathers illness and the sudden knowledge that he has a son, makes him face upto things he would rather... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Juke2010
Very poor, too many clichés
The first Coben book I've read and a huge disappointment considering all the positive things I'd heard about his work. Read more
Published 17 months ago by EduardLaw
Gripping
Gripping book, and need to read it again. Page turner. He is a great writer.
Published 19 months ago by CJTM103
Hmmm.....
I have just finished Hold Tight ten minutes ago and am left with a rather bitter after taste.
I am a huge fan of Coben's and this does indeed start off as another excellent... Read more
I am a huge fan of Coben's and this does indeed start off as another excellent... Read more
Published 22 months ago by A. Lea
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