One False Move

TrishB

One False Move | Harlan Coben

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Great one in the series. Plenty of twists at the end. Who doesn‘t need a psychopathic best mate like Win?

riversong153 I love Win and Myron!! 2y

TrishB @riversong153 me too 👍🏻 good to see you back! 2y

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TrishB

One False Move | Harlan Coben

I still get really shocked when American books use this word. It‘s a real no-no here. Very offensive.

RebL It's a no-no in the US too, also feels dated to the '80s. Doesn't mean people don't say it. Our vernacular is full of “colorful“ talk that we don't always connect with the harm of use. 2y

Bookwomble @RebL I hate this word, too, and somebody from USA told me it wasn't an offensive word there, so I'm glad to see you say that it actually is recognised as such. 2y

squirrelbrain Ugh 😑 2y

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TrishB @RebL @Bookwomble book was out published late 90s- but good to hear it‘s a no no generally in US too! 2y

TrishB @squirrelbrain always gives me an ugh moment! 2y

RebL @bookwomble @trishb It was used a ton as a pejorative in teen comedies to mean someone with awkward energy without considering the origin. The US is big with tons of regional variations. I can‘t speak for everyone. Some people still use the r-word. 2y

Lizthewiz I‘ve never heard of it being an offensive word… in other parts of the world is it similar to mentally challenged? 2y

Bookwomble @Lizthewiz In a UK poll about ableism and hate speech, disabled people voted it the second most offensive term used against them. 2y

Bookwomble @RebL You're right, and I get that it isn't always understood as a discriminatory term in all cultures. From a British perspective, it's really jarring. 2y

Lizthewiz @Bookwomble I had no idea! Wowzers. Good information. 2y

TrishB @Bookwomble thank you for helpful context! It‘s difficult to explain. 2y

Megabooks I don‘t like it at all 2y

TrishB @Megabooks me neither. 2y

Centique A friend pointed out to me the word “lame” when it was used in our hearing. It‘s not commonly used here so I hadn‘t thought about it, but of course it has ableist origins too. The one I‘ve stopped using was “crazy” - I used to say things were crazy a lot and (same friend) who has bipolar put me right. It‘s a good stretch for my vocabulary to find better words! 2y

TrishB @Centique that‘s really interesting! And , yes I agree it does us good to find new words 😁 hope you‘re all doing ok over there. 2y

Centique @TrishB we‘re doing ok - just got our first outbreak of omicron so the drama unfolds here same as it has elsewhere. 2y

TrishB @Centique I was just reading about ☹️ take care 😘 2y

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TrishB

One False Move | Harlan Coben

Hoping Myron can help me forget the week! And some take away and cocktails. Government dictates and persuading team (again) to come back to the office. I‘m worn out.

squirrelbrain Poor you Trish, try to have a chilled-out weekend. 😘 2y

TrishB @squirrelbrain going to do my best. C‘s last weekend before going back to uni. 2y

CarolynM Hope you have a lovely, refreshing weekend💕 2y

TrishB @CarolynM you too Carolyn ♥️ 2y

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NAM99

One False Move | Harlan Coben

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One of the things I enjoy most about Harlan Coben‘s books is that I often do not guess who the killer is. His books also happen to take place around the area I grew up so it‘s a lot of fun to hear the references!

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Andrew65

One False Move | Harlan Coben

#Novemberbythenumbers One of my highest rated books with one in the title is book 5 in the excellent Myron Bolitar Series, One False Move. An excellent series and this is a 5 star book for me.

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Cinfhen I just choose HC as well!!!! 6y

Andrew65 Great minds think alike! 👏 6y

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Andrew65

One False Move | Harlan Coben

#5thbookinaseries The Myron Bolitar Series by Harlan Coben is one series I never tire of, this fifth book in the series got 5 stars, and the ending was quite key for what happened in later books. Myron Bolitar's humour can always make me laugh out loud no matter where I am! And you've got to love Win!

CrowCAH Sounds interesting; a mystery thriller series, relating to sports, not a subject I focus on! Glad you found a great series! 😊 7y

Andrew65 @CrowCAH The sports part isn't really prominent in the book, it is more about the mystery / crime element. My wife hates sports but loves this series. (edited) 7y

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