- Unknown Binding: 320 pages
- Publisher: Orion (31 Dec 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 075286730X
- ISBN-13: 978-0752867304
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.2 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 724,168 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Coben produces his usual mix of hard-boiled crime and wise-guy humour... with Bolitar, it's the mayhem that keeps the pages turning." (Andrea Henry DAILY MIRROR, 17 December )
"Just an everyday tale of normal law-abiding, cross-dressing psychotic New Yorkers." (THE GUARDIAN 'Digested Read', 3 January 05 )
"An outstanding success. This is a grand, rollicking read full of refreshing, new-style writing, snappy one-liners and clever repartee. In terms of plot, Coben cannot be faulted. You might fail to spot whodunit and, when all is revealed, feel genuine surprise and deight. If you read only one American novel this year, make sure that it is this one." (SUNDAY EXPRESS, 20 Feb )
"Coben handles a large cast with skill. Entertaining" (Philip Nolan IRELAND ON SUNDAY, 23 Jan )
"Coben, as ever, takes us on a gritty, pungent journey into some of the less savoury byways of human behaviour; a journey shot through with sardonic humour and trenchant observation." (Barry Forshaw THE INDEPENDENT, 14 Feb )
"Another hit." (Alex Gordon PETERBOROUGH EVENING TELEGRAPH, 15 Jan )
"Just an everyday tale of normal law-abiding, cross-dressing psychotic New Yorkers." (THE GUARDIAN 'Digested Read', 3 January 05 )
"An outstanding success. This is a grand, rollicking read full of refreshing, new-style writing, snappy one-liners and clever repartee. In terms of plot, Coben cannot be faulted. You might fail to spot whodunit and, when all is revealed, feel genuine surprise and deight. If you read only one American novel this year, make sure that it is this one." (SUNDAY EXPRESS, 20 Feb )
"Coben handles a large cast with skill. Entertaining" (Philip Nolan IRELAND ON SUNDAY, 23 Jan )
"Coben, as ever, takes us on a gritty, pungent journey into some of the less savoury byways of human behaviour; a journey shot through with sardonic humour and trenchant observation." (Barry Forshaw THE INDEPENDENT, 14 Feb )
"Another hit." (Alex Gordon PETERBOROUGH EVENING TELEGRAPH, 15 Jan )
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"Coben produces his usual mix of hard-boiled crime and wise-guy humour... with Bolitar, it's the mayhem that keeps the pages turning." -- Andrea Henry DAILY MIRROR, 17 December "Just an everyday tale of normal law-abiding, cross-dressing psychotic New Yorkers." THE GUARDIAN 'Digested Read', 3 January 05 "An outstanding success. This is a grand, rollicking read full of refreshing, new-style writing, snappy one-liners and clever repartee. In terms of plot, Coben cannot be faulted. You might fail to spot whodunit and, when all is revealed, feel genuine surprise and deight. If you read only one American novel this year, make sure that it is this one." SUNDAY EXPRESS, 20 Feb "Coben handles a large cast with skill. Entertaining" -- Philip Nolan IRELAND ON SUNDAY, 23 Jan "Coben, as ever, takes us on a gritty, pungent journey into some of the less savoury byways of human behaviour; a journey shot through with sardonic humour and trenchant observation." -- Barry Forshaw THE INDEPENDENT, 14 Feb "Another hit." -- Alex Gordon PETERBOROUGH EVENING TELEGRAPH, 15 Jan
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
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Myron returns from a break to find his partner Esperanza has been arrested for the murder of one of their clients. No-one will tell Myron and Win what is going on and their investigations take them to some unexpected places and into areas no-one wants them to go.
If you like the author and/or the Bolitar stories then you will love this. It has all the elements of plot twists, wit and character inter-play that we have come to expect and it all hangs together very well. Interestingly Coben has, in places, introduced a couple of subtle changes to his narrative. There are some slightly darker aspects to this one and there are times where he puts humour directly into the narrative rather then into the things his characters say but it does work well.
It is all here, the wit, the banter, the twists and the way it all comes together neatly in the end.
Very enjoyable.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was my first book by this author so I had no idea what to expect. On the whole it was a good read. The style of writing was witty, fresh and very entertaining. I liked the fact that the main character was emotionally vulnerable; in so many books the 'hero' is hard as nails, nothing gets to them, so I found it refreshing that Myron wasn't portrayed in this way. I also really liked his sidekick Win and the rapport between those characters. Win's attitude and philosophy of life did make me smile; he is a great complementary character.
I was all set to give this book 4 stars but the ending just didn't grab me. I felt after such a great build up it ended rather flat. I would definitely read more of HC's stuff although I did feel a little disadvantaged not reading the previous MB books.
I was all set to give this book 4 stars but the ending just didn't grab me. I felt after such a great build up it ended rather flat. I would definitely read more of HC's stuff although I did feel a little disadvantaged not reading the previous MB books.
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Unknown Binding
Fantastic book. Love all of Coben's books, particularly the Myron series. Was thrilled to see this one appear, then mightily disappointed to realise it is a re-issue of a previous book! I had already read it and nearly bought it again, so beware. However, if you have never read a Coben book, log on now and buy the lot, you won't regret it. (I sound like his agent :-)) )
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good read, not a blockbuster though
Good read, nothing heavy and understandable throughout however the story does not gather enough momentum to make it a page turner
doubt it will be re-read
doubt it will be re-read
Published 1 month ago by justin
Now I Understand the Popularity
Myron Bolitar has spent the last few weeks on a private island in the Caribbean hiding from some recent tragic events with an attractive reporter equally hiding from her past. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mark Baker
Excellent, absorbing read and great characters
Very pleased with this book as the story was enthralling and all of the characters were well portrayed. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Brian Butterly
Struggling to get to The Final Detail
I started reading Harlan's books about a year ago and had completed reading all except The Final Detail. I dunno'... Read more
Published 22 months ago by B. Mulvanerty
The Same Detail
Harlan Coben's `Myron Bolitar' novels are less like a pair of old shoes, and more like a pair of old shoes that are so worn out that you only use them in the garden. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2010 by Sam
Synopsis from rear cover
Myron Bolitar screwed up. He was supposed to be protecting a woman. Instead, he fell in love with her, and then she died. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2010 by Mary_10
Another Harlan Coben classic...
Harlan does it again, with his witty, clever writing and exceptional storylines. It will draw you in and keep you guessing until the very end. One of his best Myron books.
Published on 5 Dec 2009 by Ms. L. Clayton
Fast-paced Bolitar story
It must be said, this crime story around Myron Bolitar is well-written, funny, fast-paced & interesting. Read more
Published on 21 Oct 2009 by Stefan Vunckx
Great Read
Harlan Coben is an excellent author. The twists and turns he feeds into each of his novels are both unique and unpredictable. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2009 by A. R. Foster
A Good Read, Very Entertaining
This is the first of the Myron Bolitar series od Coben books that I've read, and the second Coben novel I've read (Tell No One being the first to get me totally hooked on this... Read more
Published on 31 July 2008 by Darren G. Burton
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