Gone for Good

by Harlan Coben
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Good Books rating 3.17
Thriller/Suspense
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  • ID: 5996
  • Added: 2025-10-29
  • Updated: 2025-10-31
  • ISBN: 9780593355879
  • Publisher: Ballantine Books
  • Published: 2021-08-03
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

'Gone for Good' is a taut thriller by Harlan Coben, filled with compelling characters and a relentless pace that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The story begins with Will Klein, who as a boy idolized his older brother, Ken. However, their lives were shattered when Ken was suspected of a brutal murder and subsequently vanished. Eleven years later, Will discovers proof that Ken is alive, leading him on a journey of startling revelations and violent mysteries./n/nAs Will delves deeper into the truth about his brother, he is forced to confront his own past and the secrets that have been buried for years. The novel is praised for its seamless action and riveting plot, with a series of jarring revelations that keep the tension high until the very end.

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The Storygraph · 2025-10-29
mixed 3.00

The book is a good yarn with some good plotting, but the author's fascination with brutality and torture is disturbing.

The reviewer found the book to be an enjoyable read with a well-crafted plot that keeps the reader engaged. However, they were disturbed by the author's frequent use of brutality and torture, which they felt bordered on being gratuitous. The reviewer appreciated the overall story and the way it was told, but they found the graphic content to be a significant drawback. They noted that the book has a lot of potential, but the excessive violence detracts from the overall enjoyment.

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    A good yarn with some good plotting, but Coben has a disturbing fascination with brutality and torture that borders on pornography.

    There's a massive, almost overwhelming sense of dread that pervades the story.

    The book has a lot of potential, but the excessive violence detracts from the overall enjoyment.

Book Thoughts from Bed · 2017-07-25
positive 4.00

The book is a well-engineered thriller with unpredictable plot twists and surprises, though it can be dark and disturbing.

The reviewer praised the book for its clever construction and the numerous plot twists that keep the reader guessing. They noted that the story can be quite dark and disturbing at times, but this adds to the overall tension and suspense. The reviewer found the book to be a thrilling read, with a well-paced narrative that keeps the reader engaged from start to finish. They appreciated the way the author builds the story, making it hard to predict what will happen next.

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    Gone for Good is a well engineered thriller, full of unpredictable plot twists and surprises.

    Although sometimes dark and disturbing, it's hard to put down.

    It's a thrilling read that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

The First Gates · 2011-04-15
mixed 2.50

The book is not perfect, with the second half feeling slow and the plot twists becoming too frequent. However, it still holds some engaging elements.

The reviewer found that the book lost momentum in the second half, with their attention wandering due to the frequent plot twists. They felt that the story could have benefited from a more measured pace and fewer twists. Despite these issues, they acknowledged that the book still has some compelling aspects that keep the reader engaged. The reviewer appreciated the initial setup and the overall concept, but felt that the execution could have been tighter.

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    This is not a perfect book.

    During the second half, I found my attention wandering.

    In part, the plot twists were coming with such frequency that it became hard to keep track.

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