Pooja Peravali's Reviews > I Will Find You

David is serving a life sentence for the brutal murder of his young son five years ago, but he is adamant that he did not commit the crime. When his former sister-in-law Rachel visits with what may be a photograph of his son – still alive – he becomes determined to break out of prison and figure out the truth.

This is my second Harlan Coben book, and while they are very different from each other I was suprised to see a small link – the recovered painting in Win is on display when we first meet the rich villains of this piece. The serendipity amused me. But then, coincidence is the name of the game in this book, so perhaps it was apt.

This is a straight-up action thriller, the kind you end up getting sucked into like you’re watching a movie. David makes for an engaging main character (how can you not root for a dad trying to reunite with his child?) and I was on the edge of my seat throughout, wondering how he would get out of the latest bind. Despite the dark subject matter there were plenty of flashes of humor as well.

However, while it’s an enjoyable ride, it’s a pretty cheesy one, full of heightened emotions, high-octane drama, and not very much realism. The characters are more quick sketches than anything nearly realistic figures, and the amount of coincidence needed to keep the plot going is rather mind-boggling. In the end, it was an entertaining read, but a forgettable one too.

Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary review.