The Innocent by Harlan Coben

The Innocent

Harlan Coben with Tim Machin (Narrator)

6 hours, 43 minutes • first pub 2005 (editions) user-added

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The Innocent by Harlan Coben is ideal for readers who crave taut, morally complex thrillers that explore how past sins unravel seemingly stable lives, blending relentless suspense with emotional stakes.

Description

You never meant to kill him….One night, Matt Hunter innocently tried to break up a fight—and ended up a killer. Now, nine years later, he’s an ex-con who takes nothing for granted. His wife, Olivia, is pregnant, and the two of them are closing on ...

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Community Reviews

3.79
based on 1,733 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 83%

tense: 72%

dark: 45%

adventurous: 44%

emotional: 27%

challenging: 12%

sad: 12%

reflective: 9%

hopeful: 8%

informative: 2%

funny: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

56% of readers chose fast
37% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

35% of readers chose Plot
51% of readers chose A mix
12% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

60% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

70% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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