The Final Detail (Myron Bolitar)
by Harlan Coben
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Book Reviews of The Final Detail (Myron Bolitar)
Book Review: I am a fan and this is good
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been a fan of Coben's work and this novel, The Final Detail, does not disappoint. It begins with Myron spending the past couple of weeks out on an island with a newfound lady friend out in the middle of nowhere. That peace and his just trying to get away from it all is broken up when Myron hears about his best friend and his business partner, Esperenza, is in jail for the murder of one of their clients, Clu Haid.
Myron initially believes that Esperenza had nothing to do with it...but he begins to wonder as she tells him to back off and to have nothing to do with the case. Myron sets out, with the help of his other best friend and scary enforcer Win, to figure out what has happened.
This takes Myron thru Clu Haid's past, his estranged wife Bonnie, the NY Yankees team management (they had just recently signed Haid), transgender bars and Myron's past to try and find any clue as to what led up to Clu's untimely death.
This is all happening as Myron realizes that he has to do what he can to hold his company together due to the bad publicity of Esperenza being in jail and Myron having neglected his clients over the past month.
As usual with Coben novels, the story moves well. The dialogue is crisp and entertaining. Everything is tied up rather well to finish the novel even though it would have been interesting if more time was spent on Clu's past and a little more time on Myron's initial relationship with Clu. It seemed a little hurried as he laced everything together. With that said, the novel is well written and continues to add to Coben's list of good, entertaining whodunits.
Book Review: Good, but not the best.
Summary: 4 Stars
Myron Bolitar has messed up and run away to the Caribbean to try and escape his guilt. He told no one where he was going but three weeks later Win has tracked him down and Myron realises that this can only mean one thing, trouble.Esperanza, Myron's close friend and business partner has been arrested for murder and she's refusing to talk to anyone but her lawyer. Convinced that no matter what the evidence seems to point to Esperanza is not a murderer, Myron is determined to prove her innocence even if she doesn't want him to get involved. But the more Myron discovers about the crime, the more questions he has. Who killed Clu Haid? What is Esperanza keeping from him? And what is the connection to Lucy Mayor the missing daughter of the billionaire owner of the New York Yankees?
In this sixth Myron Bolitar mystery, all the usual characters put in an appearance, fans of Big Cyndi will be able to get to know her a little better, and there's the usual witty dialogue between Myron and Win all of which makes reading this novel like putting on a pair of well worn comfortable slippers or talking to an old friend.
This novel would probably have got a five star rating from me but I can't help but compare it to the other Bolitar novels, some of which I thought were fantastic. In my opinion, this is good but no quite so good. Nevertheless, this is a great read which I would recommend.
Book Review: Getting tiresome and bored
Summary: 3 Stars
I think that reading a "Series" would just like writing a "Series," sooner or later, the business-as-usual, same-old-same-old xxx feeling would inevitably knock on your door. The most obvious sample is the "Spencer Series." This Myron Bolita one is also alike. I'm getting bored as the writer himself, both came up to a bottle-neck jaming point. I'm tired of kept reading Coben's repeating descriptions of those key characters' resume' again and again; tired of his endeavor of trying to create a "Hawk"-like "Win;" tired of his going-nowhere romances... But still, this series could go a longer way if Coben could reconstruct this Series comprehensively. You don't have to re-introduce these characters' backgrounds or family histories again and again just trying to give all possible new readers an "orientation." You really don't and shouldn't need to repeat these kind of crap again and again. Because if a reader like me who happened to randomly grap one of your "Bolita Series" and found it interesting, he or she would go thru Amazon.com to buy more of it-old or newest ones. It doesn't matter. These "Re-Runs(Cut&Paste)" would only slow down the pace(tempo, flow) and the continuity of a should-be-well-told story; just like the phone rings when you're doning bed romance. Got it?Book Review: Best Mystery Writer Around...Case Closed
Summary: 5 Stars
Harlan Coben is the most gifted mystery writer to enter the literary world in quite some time. In this sixth book of the Myron Bolitar series, Coben is, again, nothing less than sensational.Bolitar, owner of MB SportsReps, has taken a vacation in the Carribbean, without telling anyone. While relaxing on the tropical beach for three weeks, his company goes to pieces, and his partner, Esperanza, is arrested for the murder of Myron's first ever client, major league relief pitcher, Clu Haid.
Myron is rushed back into the limelight, as a potential suspect as well as an accessory. He is forced to scramble to keep his agency afloat, clear his best friend's name, and deal with his competition, which is run by the mafia. To make matters worse, Esperanza wants him to back off, something that Myron just can't do.
All of the loveable characters are back, and fans of Big Cindi will really get to know her a lot better in this novel. A few new interesting characters are introduced as Myron travels through New York's sexual underground for answers.
There are so many wicked plot twists, the book becomes a wild page-turner instantly. Coben's gifted writing talents shine through remarkably, and the character dialogue is perfectly snappy. The storyline is impressively complete and well-defined. This is simply another super effort by Coben, and one entertaining read.
Book Review: MYRON BOLITAR, A MODERN DAY KNIGHT ON A QUEST?
Summary: 5 Stars
Like a Knight on a quest, Myron matures during this adventure called, "The Final Detail".
While on a quest, Knights are physically strong, well trained, loyal, courageous, moral, courteous, and chivalrous. Knights are willing to voyage far to risk their lives for others, in order to defend those weaker than them. They are committed to righting wrongs and destroying evil. They face insurmountable problems, admit defeat or confess weakness, and call for help when needed. During a Knight's quest, he learns that he must participate in his society and that his significance rest in his ties to others. Finally, when his quest is completed he is granted enlightenment.
Yep, sounds like Myron Bolitar to me, only Myron is a lot funnier than any Knight that I've ever read about in this 6th book of the series, and yes, my favorite.
I was so hoping that Harlan Coben would either:
1 - Somehow get rid of the Big Cyndi character, or
2 - Give Big Cyndi a brain, or at least some human characteristics.
I was glad to read that she got exactly what her character deserved.
As always, I love Win; he is and always has been perfect; but still, his character grows more and more likable with every installment of this series. Same goes for Esperanza.