No Second Chance
by Harlan Coben
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Read in April, 2003
Harlan Coben, No Second Chance (Dutton, 2003)
Harlan Coben checks in with his ninth novel, No Second Chance. With all the publicity surrounding his last novel, Coben has become something of a household name in the Internet comunity, but the larger non-hardcore-mystery-reading book community has probably never heard the name. I'd like to say that No Second Chance will be the book that will change all that, but it probably won't. Not to say it isn't a good, solid read.
Marc Seidman, his wife Mon...more
Harlan Coben checks in with his ninth novel, No Second Chance. With all the publicity surrounding his last novel, Coben has become something of a household name in the Internet comunity, but the larger non-hardcore-mystery-reading book community has probably never heard the name. I'd like to say that No Second Chance will be the book that will change all that, but it probably won't. Not to say it isn't a good, solid read.
Marc Seidman, his wife Mon...more
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Read in February, 2008
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I read this book a long time ago, but I still remember two very important things that the character says in the beginning. (paraphrasing, of course) First, I wouldn't just give my life to save my child, but I would give yours too. Second, he tells about his business with his partner providing craniofacial surgery to children in third world countries. Then he explains how this job does not make him a hero, or such a wonderful person because it doesn't pay very well. He says that the real hero i...more
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Read in January, 2008
I liked this a lot; found myself actually thinking about the surprising number of philosophical ideas brought up in a pretty standard who-dun-it. Should one who forgoes wealth for an altruistic career actually be faulted for not providing enough for their family? You don't often hear that one. Also, when is doing the wrong thing for the right reason ok? Or, doing the right thing for the wrong reason?
Oh, the plot. A guy survives a shooting, only to find that his wife has been murdered a...more
Oh, the plot. A guy survives a shooting, only to find that his wife has been murdered a...more
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Read in May, 2008
This was my first Harlan Coben book and I loved it. No character or set up was wasted. The plot was cleverly woven and the end completely took me by surprise.
Coben's noir PI writing tone is easy and fun to read. He mixed first person and third person scenes well. He did a fantastic job of revealing the story bit by bit by all the players, then threw a huge curve when he revealed the true killer.
I'm a fan, Coben! Call me. We'll talk writing!
I'm now reading Just One Look.
Coben's noir PI writing tone is easy and fun to read. He mixed first person and third person scenes well. He did a fantastic job of revealing the story bit by bit by all the players, then threw a huge curve when he revealed the true killer.
I'm a fan, Coben! Call me. We'll talk writing!
I'm now reading Just One Look.
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Read in May, 2003
NO SECOND CHANCE – G-
Coben, Harlan – 10th book, Stand Alone
Dr. Marc Seidman wakes up in a hospital to find he had been shot 12 weeks ago, his wife is dead and his baby has been kidnapped.
While I did read it in one sitting, by the time I was at the last quarter of the book I felt the plot to have been overly complicated and the resolution predictable and very unsatisfying. Harlan’s previous two stand-alones were, I felt, much better efforts.
Coben, Harlan – 10th book, Stand Alone
Dr. Marc Seidman wakes up in a hospital to find he had been shot 12 weeks ago, his wife is dead and his baby has been kidnapped.
While I did read it in one sitting, by the time I was at the last quarter of the book I felt the plot to have been overly complicated and the resolution predictable and very unsatisfying. Harlan’s previous two stand-alones were, I felt, much better efforts.
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Read in August, 2003
Coben can always be counted on for a thrilling read (once he got away from his sports series) and this one is no exception. Marc Seidman is a surgeon with a pretty good life and a brand new baby girl. Then his wife gets shot and killed, he gets shot and barely makes it and his baby girl is gone. The very end of this story is the only disappointment but by the time I got there, I was so invested that I didn't care.
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Read in May, 2007
"When the first bullet hit my chest, I thought of my daughter.
At least that is what I want to believe." ~ first line from No Second Chance. It was a great opening sentence.
Harlan Coben is a terrific writer. I've come to really enjoy his truisms. His observations of life are so relatable. This book was no exception. In addition, it is filled with twists and page-turning suspense. Thumbs up.
At least that is what I want to believe." ~ first line from No Second Chance. It was a great opening sentence.
Harlan Coben is a terrific writer. I've come to really enjoy his truisms. His observations of life are so relatable. This book was no exception. In addition, it is filled with twists and page-turning suspense. Thumbs up.
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I felt like reading something no so deep and different from what I normally read...suspense, thrillers often do the trick for me. I have never read Coben but hear good things about him. A typical suspense novel but so far I am pleased.
Well, I finished and I would read more of his books when I am in this mystery, thriller kind of mood. A little predictable but not too much.
Well, I finished and I would read more of his books when I am in this mystery, thriller kind of mood. A little predictable but not too much.
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If I have said it once I have said it a bazillion times every time I start to read a Coben novel ( except for the Myron Bollitar series ) I have to clear my schedule for the next 2 days I CAN NOT put his work down ( ok I can but it is much to my own chagrin).The guy knows how to write suspenseful thrillers, of that there is no doubt.
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Read in February, 2005
I’m not actually a big fan of the “Thriller” genre, but I like this guy. His books are fast paced and I can’t help but get sucked in. It’s about a guy that wakes up in the hospital, shot twice, his wife dead and his infant daughter missing.
So, as far as quick, easy reading goes, this gets a thumbs up from me.
So, as far as quick, easy reading goes, this gets a thumbs up from me.
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Read in February, 2008
Fast paced story of a man who wakes up severly injured in a hospital to find his baby daughter has been kidnapped and his wife has been murdered. Plenty of twists and turns as he attempts to solve the mystery(ies). I listened to this by audio download and think the reader added nicely to the suspense.
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Read in January, 2003
Harlan is excellent, as usual. I got to read the ARC version and it was really good. I like the trapped stories where nothing is as it seems. "We want two million dollars. If you tell we'll disappear and you'll never know what happened to her. . . there will be no second chance."
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Read in March, 2006
This was my second read of Coben, and I love his pace; from the very first sentence, his plot twists, then turns with such ease, right up to the unexpected yet satisfying conclusion. He's a wonderful storyteller who is oh! so much fun to read.
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Read in December, 2007
I liked the way this thriller was written, from the view point of the victim who lost his family. Though I was not able to completely guess who done what, the ending didn't come completely from left field. I would read more of his writing.
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Read in September, 2005
Yeah, Coben's stories are a little formulaic and predictable, but I love them nonetheless. They are exciting and fast reads. I like the earlier ones better than the more recent, and No Second Chance is one of my favorites.
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Read in March, 2008
I guess I can't get enough of Harlan Coben. I read this book in one day. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Lower rating is just because, like with most mysteries, the plot was a little far-fetched.
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Read in September, 2006
I think this is the first Harlan Coben book I read, and I was instantly hooked on his style of writing. I love the way he keeps you in suspense. I will definitely keep reading his books.
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Read in December, 2007
audiobook - quite good but not Coben's strongest book. Some of the plot twists were a little much. But it was still enjoyable, worthwhile and better than your average suspense.
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I like books that grab you from the beginning and this did that. a good mystery/suspence book, kinda predictable and little drawn out ending, but overall I liked it.
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