Overall impression: “Home” by Harlan Coben is the 11th Myron
Bolitar thriller (published in September 2016). The good news is, no, the very
best top of the world news is, Win is back. This time more than just in a cameo
role, he is all over the book and a few chapters are even written in his point
of view. With guest appearances from
Mickey, Ema and Spoon, it is guaranteed delight dedicated fans of all ages (but
especially those who love Win as much as I do).
What I loved about the book: In case you didn’t get the
memo, it was Win. Was, is, and always will be. Also, the pacing is first-class
with believable dialogue.
What I didn’t love: The plot is similar to one of Mr Coben’s previous novels.
What I both loved and didn’t love: The jokes are the same as
every other MB book (MB Sports reps, El and Al, Mee). A lot can be said for the
nostalgic value of the familiar, however, I probably would have enjoyed the
book more if the humour got a bit updated.
Is it a stand-alone? You can read it as a stand-alone and
not miss anything plot-wise, though the book is richer if you know Myron’s back
story.
So what is it about? A decade ago, kidnappers grabbed two
boys from wealthy families and demanded ransom, then went silent. No trace of
the boys ever surfaced. For ten years their families have been left with
nothing but painful memories and a quiet desperation for the day that has
finally, miraculously arrived: Myron Bolitar and his friend Win believe they
have located one of the boys, now a teenager. Where has he been for ten years,
and what does he know about the day, more than half a life ago, when he was
taken? And most critically: What can he tell Myron and Win about the fate of
his missing friend?