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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community May 26, 2008
Pros: An intriguing mystery, with a pinch of humor tossed in.
Cons: Some readers might not enjoy certain scenes in this book.
Summary: Absolutely delightful. That's how I would describe Myron Bolitar, the main character in Harlan Coben's Deal Breaker. In fact, this is the debut novel for Myron, who would go on to "star" in 7 more books. Myron is an ex-FBI agent, now sports agent, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 30, 2012
Pros: fun characters, thrilling mystery
Cons: a few convenient plot points
Summary: Harlan Coben is a fairly prolific author. In addition to a significant number of stand-alone stories, he has a series with an ongoing character named Myron Bolitar. Once a professional basketball player in his own right, Myron is a sports ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 24, 2005
Pros: very easy read, funny
Cons: I can’t think of any...perhaps characters are too caricature?
Summary: Background My pattern with reading books is that I search for an author, and once I find one that I like, I end up exhausting that author’s body of work until am left with nothing to read. Then the process starts all over again. Every so often ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 12, 2003
Pros: Well written fast paced mystery filled with plenty of wit and amusement.
Cons: Some minor characters are drawn with exaggerated features that are very cliche.
Summary: B A C K G R O U N D The first Harlan Coben I read was No Second Chance, a stand-alone mystery. I really, really enjoyed the style of his writing and decided to pick some of his other books, starting with Deal Breaker. It turns out that Deal Breaker ... read more
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Sep 1, 2004
Pros: Great writing, great characters, funny, smart...I could go on & on!!
Cons: I cant think of a one!!
Summary: I loved this book. I am a mystery book lover. And even more I love a good series. And even more than that I love a good mystery series that can make me laugh. This book hooked me into the Myron Bolitar world. The leading character is funny, witty and has
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