Anonymous
Post 01/07/2022 17:11     Subject: Why are all the Harlan Coben shows so awful?
Anonymous wrote:I enjoy reading his books as they are based in north Jersey and he is from our small town . Enjoy all the local references


He’s British, no?

Anyone watching Stay Close?
Anonymous
Post 09/07/2021 20:38     Subject: Why are all the Harlan Coben shows so awful?
I enjoy reading his books as they are based in north Jersey and he is from our small town . Enjoy all the local references
Anonymous
Post 09/07/2021 18:44     Subject: Why are all the Harlan Coben shows so awful?
Win is a classic deus-ex-machina style character. Not awesome writing.

Potato chip? Sure.
Anonymous
Post 09/07/2021 18:42     Subject: Why are all the Harlan Coben shows so awful?
Because they're awesome and you have no taste?
Anonymous
Post 09/07/2021 18:40     Subject: Re:Why are all the Harlan Coben shows so awful?
Anonymous wrote:The books are contrived thrillers with a gazillion plot twists. Since the characters exist mostly as vehicles for those plot twists, it’s hard for actors in service to the narratives to give convincing performances. I do like that they are adapting different books to various foreign locations with international casts.


Right.

I was astonished when one of my favorite mystery editors flagged him as a favorite author.
Anonymous
Post 09/07/2021 18:35     Subject: Why are all the Harlan Coben shows so awful?
Anonymous wrote:Harlan Coben is a bestselling author.


He's kind of like James Patterson-lite. His books are bestsellers because they are consistent and not really deep reads, not because he's an amazing author.

No hate to each one, though. I've read plenty of his books and a James Patterson book is always my preferred beach or pool book.
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2021 23:48     Subject: Why are all the Harlan Coben shows so awful?
I started Gone for Good last night and couldn't even get through the first episode, it was so terrible.
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2021 21:54     Subject: Why are all the Harlan Coben shows so awful?
Anonymous wrote:The Five was good, The Stranger was decent, Safe was meh.

This!
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2021 16:42     Subject: Why are all the Harlan Coben shows so awful?
The Five was good, The Stranger was decent, Safe was meh.
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2021 15:26     Subject: Why are all the Harlan Coben shows so awful?
Anonymous wrote:The movies aren't bad.


Most of them are horrible.
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2021 10:07     Subject: Re:Why are all the Harlan Coben shows so awful?
The books are contrived thrillers with a gazillion plot twists. Since the characters exist mostly as vehicles for those plot twists, it’s hard for actors in service to the narratives to give convincing performances. I do like that they are adapting different books to various foreign locations with international casts.
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2021 09:46     Subject: Why are all the Harlan Coben shows so awful?
The movies aren't bad.
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2021 05:07     Subject: Why are all the Harlan Coben shows so awful?
Is there a common director among them? If so that’s your answer.
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2021 04:45     Subject: Why are all the Harlan Coben shows so awful?
Harlan Coben is a bestselling author.
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2021 01:24     Subject: Why are all the Harlan Coben shows so awful?
Who is this person? So many Netflix shows are based off of his books, but I’ve never heard of him. The acting is so bad.