tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post5021859118887207687..comments2024-03-28T14:38:25.395-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: Deal Breaker: Harlan CobenTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-17495717509096949112019-10-08T22:09:25.290-07:002019-10-08T22:09:25.290-07:00Thanks for commenting, Monica. I haven't gotte...Thanks for commenting, Monica. I haven't gotten any more of the books in this series yet, but I do hope to someday. It definitely was a different book and an enjoyable read. I still have the problem of too many books to read.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-58509443505452694852019-10-08T19:58:51.383-07:002019-10-08T19:58:51.383-07:00I loved this book and all the ones from the series...I loved this book and all the ones from the series. I read a lot of mystery and crime books, so one of my friends told me about this one. I fell in love with it the moment I started to read it. <br /><br />I had never laughed so much while reading. You said Esperanza and Win were a little over the top, but I have to say that the exageration of both characters, together with Myron, was one of the things I liked the most about the book. I think it gave the story a different tone compared to what you would usully expect from this genre. The wittinesss and sense of humor made me enjoy the book a lot, and I couldn´t stop reading it. <br /><br />The books from Harlan Coben's Bolitar series are definitely part of my favorite novels. I would recommend them to everyone that's up for an interesting and action-packed mystery novel, and also wants to have a great time laughing!Monicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-48242017470225122212017-03-28T19:12:10.054-07:002017-03-28T19:12:10.054-07:00He is very popular, Keishon, although I have alway...He is very popular, Keishon, although I have always been interested in the Bolitar series, which did not do as well as his standalone books. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-69847897469453742272017-03-27T17:47:53.699-07:002017-03-27T17:47:53.699-07:00Harlan Coben I realized years ago wasn't for m...Harlan Coben I realized years ago wasn't for me. He is wildly popular. I did start reading this one but never did finish it. --K. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-40138787029419288092017-03-25T13:59:33.267-07:002017-03-25T13:59:33.267-07:00We do have Netflix streaming and I will be adding ...We do have Netflix streaming and I will be adding No Second Chance to the list. Thanks for pointing that out.<br /><br />These are tense times we live in. Reading is my best antidote, although we do watch a lot of movies and older TV shows.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-5488788307569103762017-03-25T02:01:17.218-07:002017-03-25T02:01:17.218-07:00Well, if you have Netflix streaming you can watch ...Well, if you have Netflix streaming you can watch "No Second Chance," based on Coben's writing.<br /><br />I read that Julia Roberts commissioned a script for another of his books. I don't think that's out yet. But do google searches for Harlan Coben films and keep looking.<br /><br />And at this point in time after last year's campaign and then the election, any book or movie with bigotry or sexism is going to send me running for the hills.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-61295431779280253062017-03-23T12:45:21.865-07:002017-03-23T12:45:21.865-07:00I will have to pay more attention to the next Boli...I will have to pay more attention to the next Bolitar book I read, Kathy. I do remember being surprised that I was enjoying the book but I did. <br /><br />I do understand why anti-Muslim stereotypes would bother you. I am going to try Tell No One first, then maybe try another standalone book. Depends on what turns up.<br /><br />I haven't heard about another movie based on one of Coben's books, so if you find it, let me know. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-58611249899875893682017-03-23T03:02:39.807-07:002017-03-23T03:02:39.807-07:00i liked a few of Coben's stand-alones until I ...i liked a few of Coben's stand-alones until I read one that smacked of anti-Muslim stereotypes. That was the last one.<br /><br />I tried one Bolitar books and didn't like it and also I thought Win was very sexist.<br /><br />Yes, I have standards, but that's how it goes. My tolerance for certain attitudes is zero.<br /><br />But I loved the film of "Tell No One," have seen it twice. But when I saw it the first time with a neighbor, I guessed a key part of the plot -- and it was because of having read so many mysteries. Certain plot devices pop up that are familiar.<br /><br />I hear there is another film out of one of his books. I must find that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-48623811381226935362017-03-21T14:53:32.892-07:002017-03-21T14:53:32.892-07:00I have been tempted to find the next Myron Bolitar...I have been tempted to find the next Myron Bolitar right away, Susanne, but I have a huge number of books to read on my TBR. But I do want to return to the series for sure.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-7637599750494003362017-03-21T04:03:19.323-07:002017-03-21T04:03:19.323-07:00I read my first Myron Bolitar novel two summers ag...I read my first Myron Bolitar novel two summers ago, and then had to start at the beginning and do the whole series. When Harlan's last installment "Home" came out after a bit of a hiatus, I rushed to read that one also and was not disappointed. Coben keeps the twists coming better than anyone else I have read. Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01769556455551856486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-25592954881898924682017-03-19T21:14:10.224-07:002017-03-19T21:14:10.224-07:00I think overall I will like the Myron Bolitar seri...I think overall I will like the Myron Bolitar series better than the standalone books, Moira, but hope to try both. There should be a supply of them at the book sale. The big name authors always have at least one box of books. And this was a quick and satisfying read compared to some books.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-43995445709116890352017-03-19T21:08:12.230-07:002017-03-19T21:08:12.230-07:00Thanks, Mathew. I did check my mail and respond an...Thanks, Mathew. I did check my mail and respond and hope my answer was of some use.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-74813967124392487182017-03-19T14:36:21.137-07:002017-03-19T14:36:21.137-07:00I remember I was always tempted by this series whe...I remember I was always tempted by this series when they were new, but didn't read any - but have read several of the standalones. Compelling but not convincing is how I would describe them, though like everyone else I like the film of Tell No-one. That scene with him running through the streets because he's remembered! I guess I should try this series. Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-74332277898999213102017-03-19T12:09:42.201-07:002017-03-19T12:09:42.201-07:00"Myron is sort of normal." That speaks v..."Myron is sort of normal." That speaks volumes. You have a knack for understatement, Tracy. BTW, check your email when you have a chance. I have a question for you.Mathew Pausthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06157135006791553019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-10170651114396855062017-03-18T12:01:59.343-07:002017-03-18T12:01:59.343-07:00I hope I can find boxes of Harlan Coben books at t...I hope I can find boxes of Harlan Coben books at the book sale in September, Prashant. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-4650908571695444912017-03-18T02:25:45.886-07:002017-03-18T02:25:45.886-07:00And I have done so far is click pictures of boxes ...And I have done so far is click pictures of boxes of Harlan Coben novels at Books by Weight.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-66963134869261203702017-03-17T12:44:19.232-07:002017-03-17T12:44:19.232-07:00Col, the Mickey Bolitar books sound good to me too...Col, the Mickey Bolitar books sound good to me too, but I will try to read more from the Myron Bolitar series first.<br /><br />I agree with Glen on "Tell No One"... it is a film we have watched several times.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-66293597563468789532017-03-17T12:41:47.098-07:002017-03-17T12:41:47.098-07:00I thought I remembered that you had liked the Boli...I thought I remembered that you had liked the Bolitar series but not the standalone books. Which I can understand. We really like the film version of Tell No One so I am determined to read that book and I will try another standalone just to see. <br /><br />I should be able to find more of the Bolitar books at the book sale so I will continue those too.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-71081809621716287782017-03-17T12:31:25.987-07:002017-03-17T12:31:25.987-07:00The standalone books are very popular, neer. I hav...The standalone books are very popular, neer. I have always been leery of them because I think the subject matter is too tense for me. But I definitely want to try at least a couple of them.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-8258644246728724892017-03-17T11:43:00.411-07:002017-03-17T11:43:00.411-07:00I read all the Myron Bolitar books and often howle...I read all the Myron Bolitar books and often howled with laughter. Couldn't help myself. Myron and his mom and dad. SO funny. But I stopped reading Harlan Coben when he went the 'standalone' route. For whatever reason I'm not a fan of Coben's standalones at all. Too much dramatic family angst. I truly do believe he was at the forefront of the current 'The Girl on the Train' (or whatever you call those books with similar titles and similar stories) craze. I could be wrong of course. <br /><br />BUT - I LOVED Myron and crazy Win. I know, I know, Win is a psycho, but hey, he's devoted to Myron and truly, these days, who wouldn't want a psycho friend to reply on when things get tough.<br /><br />The books, by the way, feature different sports as the series goes on. But not so much that if you don't know about the sport you can't follow the book. Sports is just the background.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-16560075112609026542017-03-17T10:18:51.649-07:002017-03-17T10:18:51.649-07:00When Coben comes up, I can't resist recommendi...When Coben comes up, I can't resist recommending the excellent French thriller, "Tell No One" from his book.gakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527510140415920673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-34848872277434927142017-03-17T09:07:44.561-07:002017-03-17T09:07:44.561-07:00I have never read this author though i have a coup...I have never read this author though i have a couple of books on the shelf. i think i'll read a stand-alone first and then start on any series.neerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986509319841061021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-55363335246786012132017-03-16T21:52:14.582-07:002017-03-16T21:52:14.582-07:00Standalone really, but she has enjoyed a couple of...Standalone really, but she has enjoyed a couple of the Mickey Bolitar books. She hasn't yet tried Myron.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-68605583945966223762017-03-16T12:09:31.635-07:002017-03-16T12:09:31.635-07:00I agree, Margot, one of Coben's books would be...I agree, Margot, one of Coben's books would be a good candidate for a spotlight. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-72048462512818329872017-03-16T12:07:05.708-07:002017-03-16T12:07:05.708-07:00Col: Does she like the Bolitar books or the standa...Col: Does she like the Bolitar books or the standalone books or both? I will be trying one of the standalone books too.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.com