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Hold Tight

Harlan Coben
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Hold Tight

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

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Harlan Coben

Hold Tight

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Jersey • Contemporary

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

HL560L

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Super Short Summary

Hold Tight by Harlan Coben explores the dynamics of a suburban family as parents Mike and Tia Baye use spyware to monitor their teenage son's online activities, unraveling secrets that impact their community. The novel delves into themes of privacy, trust, and the lengths parents go to protect their children.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

59,484 ratings

74%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Harlan Coben's Hold Tight has been praised for its fast-paced plot and engaging storytelling, though some criticize its extensive cast and multiple subplots for being overwhelming. The book effectively delves into contemporary issues, making it a compelling read for fans of suspense and mystery, despite occasional narrative clutter.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Hold Tight?

A reader who enjoys suspenseful, family-centered thrillers with complex characters and moral dilemmas will be captivated by Harlan Coben's Hold Tight. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl or Jodi Picoult's Nineteen Minutes will appreciate the gripping narrative and intricate plot twists characteristic of Coben's storytelling.

4.2

59,484 ratings

74%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Jersey • Contemporary

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

HL560L

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