Just One Look

by Harlan Coben, Lindsay Cameron
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Good Books rating 3.88
Psychological Thriller
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  • ID: 5994
  • Added: 2025-10-29
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • ISBN: 9780593159064
  • Publisher: Ballantine Books
  • Published: 2021-07-27
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 4

Cassie Woodson, adrift after a professional fall, finds herself reviewing emails for a fraud suit. Her life takes a dark turn when she becomes fixated on the tender exchanges between Forest Watts, a partner at the firm, and his wife Annabelle. What starts as innocent curiosity escalates into an all-consuming obsession, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. As Cassie delves deeper into their lives, she begins to mimic their lifestyle, believing it will bring her happiness. However, a chance encounter with Forest shatters her illusions and sparks a dangerous desire to take Annabelle's place. Armed with the intimate knowledge gleaned from their emails, Cassie sets a plan in motion that could have devastating consequences.

Reviews
Hazel Mchaffie · Hazel Mchaffie · 2024-04-11
beautiful 4.00

The book offers solace through its beautifully crafted fiction, even when the subject matter is dark. It is a compelling and thought-provoking read.

Hazel Mchaffie found 'Just One Look' to be a beautifully crafted piece of fiction that offers solace despite its dark subject matter. The story is compelling and thought-provoking, drawing the reader in with its intricate plot and well-developed characters. Mchaffie appreciates the way Coben handles complex themes and emotions, making the book a deeply satisfying read. The narrative's ability to evoke a range of emotions and keep the reader engaged is one of its standout features.

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    It's possible to find solace in a beautifully crafted piece of fiction.

    The subject matter is not exactly sweetness and light.

    The story is compelling and thought-provoking.

Milam's Musings · Brett Milam · 2024-02-23
entertaining 4.50

The book is entertaining with compelling characters, particularly Grace, who is persistent and admirable. The story is engaging and keeps the reader hooked.

Brett Milam found Harlan Coben's 'Just One Look' to be a highly entertaining read. The characters, especially Grace, are well-developed and compelling, driving the story forward with their persistence and depth. The narrative is engaging and keeps the reader hooked until the very end. Milam appreciates the way Coben weaves suspense and humor into the plot, making it a thrilling read. The book's ability to keep the reader guessing is one of its strongest points, making it a standout in the thriller genre.

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    Coben was entertaining, with compelling characters.

    Grace was an admirably persistent character.

    The story is engaging and keeps the reader hooked.

Cannonball Read · Jake · 2022-09-16
good 3.00

The reviewer found the book to have large gaps but appreciated the author's ability to maintain momentum. They felt the story was engaging despite its flaws.

This reviewer noted that 'Just One Look' has some significant gaps in its plot, but they were impressed by how the author managed to keep the story's momentum going. They felt that the book was engaging and enjoyable, despite its shortcomings. The reviewer acknowledged that it's a debut novel, which might explain some of the plot's inconsistencies. Overall, they found the book to be a worthwhile read, even if it wasn't perfect.

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    There are large gaps in it but Lindsay Cameron, a first time writer, keeps the story's momentum going in a way that didn't feel cheap.

    She keeps the story's momentum going.

    I found it to be a worthwhile read, even if it wasn't perfect.

Elley Otter's Home Blog · Elle · 2021-08-02
great 4.00

The reviewer enjoyed the book and recommends it for fans of stalker stories and those new to thrillers. They found it to be an engaging read.

This reviewer really enjoyed 'Just One Look' and would recommend it to fans of stalker stories as well as those who are just starting to explore the thriller genre. They found the book to be an entertaining and engaging read, with a clever plot that kept them hooked. The reviewer also appreciated the author's ability to create a suspenseful atmosphere, making it a great choice for anyone looking for a thrilling read.

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    I really enjoyed this book, and would recommend for fans of stalker stories and also if you're just starting to dip your toes into thrillers.

    A clever plot, and an entertaining read

    I would read another book by Ms. Cameron.

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