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mjtexas's review against another edition
4.0
Having gone down the path of discovering relatives using DNA tests, I could totally relate to this book. The twists kept me going. I enjoyed reading it.
rob_sosnowski's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
My second barclay read. Very readable and fun. I think I will likely read many more of his books
booknerdzara's review against another edition
5.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest, independent review.
Miles is a multi-millionaire who has more money than he can ever spend. Now facing a terminal illness, Miles is accessing his future and his past. Somewhere out there, he has biological children, conceived from his sperm donations at a fertility clinic, and they are about to inherit both the good and the bad from him - his fortune, but possibly something they do not want.
Miles decides to track down his biological children, but someone is one step ahead of him, wiping each one out, one by one, without a trace.
This is the first Linwood Barclay novel I have read, and a fantastic choice to start with! It was action-packed and fast-paced from the start, full of twists and mystery keeping me guessing. Lots of things happened that were totally unexpected to me; I loved it.
I loved the character of Miles; I expected him to be a bit of a rich snob, but he was likeable and heartwarming. I also liked Chloe, one of his potential biological children; she was feisty and a really strong female character.
A brilliant read full of suspense from the start.
Miles is a multi-millionaire who has more money than he can ever spend. Now facing a terminal illness, Miles is accessing his future and his past. Somewhere out there, he has biological children, conceived from his sperm donations at a fertility clinic, and they are about to inherit both the good and the bad from him - his fortune, but possibly something they do not want.
Miles decides to track down his biological children, but someone is one step ahead of him, wiping each one out, one by one, without a trace.
This is the first Linwood Barclay novel I have read, and a fantastic choice to start with! It was action-packed and fast-paced from the start, full of twists and mystery keeping me guessing. Lots of things happened that were totally unexpected to me; I loved it.
I loved the character of Miles; I expected him to be a bit of a rich snob, but he was likeable and heartwarming. I also liked Chloe, one of his potential biological children; she was feisty and a really strong female character.
A brilliant read full of suspense from the start.
dharris's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
cblunier's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lavins's review against another edition
2.0
When you figure out a book in the first chapter, that's a weak book for me. And this was the case here. Also the synopsis gives away 80% of the book, not because it's too detailed but because the book's plot is very thin.
skynet666's review against another edition
4.0
Took me a while to get into this audio listen, but ended up being engrossed. Definitely unique.
moglesby10's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0