Harlan Coben anyone??

Meself

I had been gifted a collection of Harlan Coben books years ago and that is how I was introduced to the man who weilds mystery.


But more often than not his stories are repeated with different characters in various books. How do you rate this guy? I for one credit him for his imaginative stance on common folks and their problems, but as I said he repeats his story quite a lot. Does that make him a good mystery writer?

cynic

I have seen Harlan Coben's book on the New York Bestsellers list, but never got around reading his books.

Not sure how repetitive stories work for mysteries. Doesn't that give it all away.

jhsurti

I have his collection but never got down to reading them. A friend tried but he said, like you, repetitive. Then there were other more interesting books to read so haven't given him a try. I am currently reading "Calling Sehmat" and it's interesting, can bring tears to your eyes. Next on the list is the Red Sparrow trilogy by Jason Matthews. So may be after that....!

cynic

I too am reading Calling Sehmat over the weekend. So far, it is quite interesting.

Shivani, since you have finished it, perhaps you can create a discussion thread and we can join in.

Meself

Well it's not that I don't like reading his work. Got to give him due, he is able to create thrill with his work. Its just that it gets repetitive after third or fourth book.




Creating that thread. Okay on it.

andy161161

I would suggest Jack Reacher(Of Lee Child), Alex Hawke(of Ted Bell) or Jack Widow as more recent novels to follow

b_mayukh

Yet not read, but sure will try