63 pages • 2 hours read
Harlan CobenFool Me Once
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Fool Me Once is a mystery thriller by Harlan Coben set in contemporary New York/New Jersey, where protagonist Maya Stern, a widow and veteran, investigates her husband’s murder while uncovering long-hidden family secrets and dealing with her own traumatic past. This narrative explores themes of trauma, deception, and the challenges of reintegration into civilian life. This novel contains descriptions of graphic murder, domestic violence, war, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), alcoholism, and suicide.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Harlan Coben's Fool Me Once captivates readers with its fast-paced and twist-laden narrative. Critics praise the book's suspense and compelling characters, but some find the plot convoluted. Despite minor criticisms, the novel delivers an engaging and entertaining thriller experience. Appropriate for fans of gripping mysteries.
Who Should Read Fool Me Once?
A reader who would enjoy Harlan Coben’s Fool Me Once is a fan of fast-paced, suspenseful thrillers featuring complex characters and unexpected twists. Fans of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins’ The Girl on the Train will appreciate the book’s intricate plotting and intense psychological drama.