Hold Tight by Harlan Coben Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Hold Tight
Book Review: Do parents really want to know the truth about their Teenagers?,
Summary: 5 Stars
In my opinion Coben is one of the most consistent writers in the thriller writer genre. All of his novels have been great reads, and I have been waiting for the release of "Hold Tight" since I finished "The Woods." This time out Coben has crafted a page turner that will make parents shudder. Coben is able to weave a number of real life concerns into this convincing thriller. This is something he is a master at---taking the ordinary and making it extraordinary. The issues of teen suicide, a teen's right to privacy, parental spying, single parent families, and what should kids need to know and when are all explored. These issues are brought into focus though the eyes of parents who are dealing with the teen angst of their 16 year old son who's best friend recently committed suicide. When Mom and Dad start snooping on their son's computer they find something that chills them to the bone, something they might wish they did not know....I wont ruin the surprise but in typical Coben fashion things are not what they seem. Just be ready to settle in until the last page is turned.Book Review: Do you know where your childran are?
Summary: 4 Stars
In an agrarian society children work next to their parents. Contact time is high, and life revolves areound the family. In a modern society, in a developed country like the US, contact time between parents and children is seriously diminished, and older children lead lives separate from the family. Things go on that parents may not be aware of, and things happen at school - incidents may scar a child for life. When parents become involved, they may go to extremes to protect their children.
The story has several subplots. There is the teenaged boy who disappears from home, there is someone killing women, there is a child needing a transplant, and there is a young girl being harassed at school. You know the author is going to bring the subplots together. How that happens will be a surprise. There are some twists at the end. I agree with a previous reviewer that the conclusion seems forced (perhaps to make the good guys win)- hence only four stars - but the story is a well written page turner that will keep you up late.
This novel will give you a lot to think about if you have teenaged children. Any or all of it could happen.
Book Review: Don't hold your breath
Summary: 2 Stars
for Hold Tight. I've seen better Lifetime movies. Very little character development and so random! Could have been so much better.Book Review: Entertaining read...
Summary: 4 Stars
It has been awhile since I read a book that I counln't wait to get back to. Good plot and sub-plots. Well worth the time and money.Book Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
Harlan Coben does it once again...a nail biter that I had to make myself put down to get back to work or other activity. Great weaving plot!