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Title: Disappointing
Review: I had high hopes for this novel when I saw that my favorite author, Harlan Coben, found it to be "a powerhouse of a thriller". His recommendation was all I needed to pick up the book. However, after reading "Every Step You Take", all I can say is that Coben may be a brilliant author, but when it comes to reviewing novels, he is far too generous.This novel was not worth the work it took to read. There were so many subplots mixed in that all I was left with was a flurry of inconsequential characters to muddle through. Although the character of murderer B.B. Lebeau had the potential to be fascinating, the author never fully developed this.This novel continuously hinted at there being more to its plot, but never reached its potential. The ending was especially unsatisfactory, as it was implausible and even ridiculous. Motives given for crimes committed were weak and absurd.This novel was, unfortunately, a letdown.
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