Mum's Monday The Boy From The Woods by Harlan Coben

Part one

I like how and the way this story has been compared to the ‘Jungle Book’ by Rudyard Kipling. 

It is harrowing and not nice to read the first part, bullying is never right or should ever be condoned. This is however, a fast paced and strong start to this book so far, I like Matthew.

Just when you/I think that it couldn’t get any worse for Naomi, more information comes to light that is bad. This is a good intriguing mystery, but not just the fact that a young girl is involved and has gone missing. I want to read on to find out what has happened to her. This book is well written. Oh, and be prepared that Wilde lives up to his name in more ways than one. This is, I suppose, if I really think about it , inevitable, in some ways. This part does give depth to the story overall. I like this book.

Well, there is nothing like using the resources you have available to get a story out. I don’t like some of the fall out but if it does the job it is meant to do then this is good overall. I agree with it. I don’t want to put this book down now.

This sadly, reminds me of the story ‘The Boy Who Cried Wolf’ by Aesop’s Fables. The last part is shockingly gruesome to read. So now what?

Part two

It was a nice confirming surprise that the author has written into this story the exact same thoughts I had and wrote down. It is nice to know I got my thoughts about the story right.

It is no good saying ‘So in short’ I am still confused as to the so called ‘Fraud’ or it seems non fraud Hester is talking about. You have to concentrate or i’v missed something or it is as confusing as it seems.

The timeline is not clear as to the ‘Runaway’ scenario to the gruesome find to chapter fourteen. It seems as though in part two they have forgotten the last part of part one.

Well that was totally unexpected, from what you just read in the paragraph on the back of this book.

It is eye-opening, interesting and informative as to what I read in chapter twenty-five. I didn’t know that even if you adopt you can still suffer with ‘Post Partum’, this is the USA equivalent to postnatal depression in the UK. They say you learn something everyday and this part certainly falls in that category for me.

I now think I know what is going on, maybe. Although I don’t like reading about ‘Hitler’ in chapter twenty-six. I have to personally admit that what is written does make sense and is interesting to me, but you have to know a little bit about the second world war, as I do, to fully 

understand the logic behind what is written in this chapter.

This is a very modern book, as it includes ‘Taking your kids to work’ and a ‘Non gender specific person’. It is good that this story is all inclusive.

I feel I know what is happening, I could be wrong, but I just get a feeling about the pair. As there are two stories running through this book, I am not sure about the other incriminating evidence and how, or if they are linked. However, there is an obvious link. I will read on intrigued to see if I am right on one or other or both cases.

Poor Hester. I can see both sides, one Oren is just doing his job and two it was Hester’s worst night of her life. It does highlight though that despite being, what I can only describe as being professional, and that good in a way, people’s lives can change for the worse in an/that instant. Professional people can and should be understanding of that also.

Chapter thirty-one is shocking to read. Personally I don’t agree or condone any of it and I hope they lock him up and throw away the key. Sadly, only the author can decide where/in what direction this story goes in. Now what? I am glad that it is written that Oren is now remorseful and now well, what Now? Again. This is getting even more intriguing as to what is going on.

It is good to read that some things are explained and now the timeline however, gruesome it is, now adds up. This again is not nice to read.

I think I know the link between all that is going on but there is still a bit to read. I don’t want to put this book down now. The timeline mentioned before, i’m actually still not sure, it mentions Naomi but clearly now the story, since then, says different. Let’s just say ‘I’m confused’ shall we.

Part three

Ok, so where? I’m not saying anymore so as to not give anything away, as this is too good a  situation to do that and spoil the story.

Just wow! What an ending, also we know the term as the saying goes ‘Always leave them wanting more’ well this certainly does that as in understatement more. Oh, and my thoughts/theories, I was wrong.

My personal experience of New Jersey. On Sunday 6th of February 2022 I was in New York and took the NY Waterways ferry from Midtown West 39th Street, as we walked into the terminal there was a sign about ‘Ticket Holders’ but we managed to buy our tickets for a ‘Round trip’ to Port Imperial Weehawken from one of the ticket machines inside the terminal. They run every twenty minutes, check between the times of first and last ferry, and it is an eight minute crossing. Once over in New Jersey we found the 9/11 memorial a fitting reminder of the people from New Jersey that were sadly lost that awful day. We then proceeded via around eight flights of steps/stairs to Hamilton Park, near the World War One 

memorial, taking in the amazing magnificent views over to the Manhattan Skyline. We then proceeded along Columbia Avenue onto 44th street to Bergenline Avenue, for a row of shops, into the Gift Plaza that had mostly luggage/suitcases and souvenirs of New York. After visiting a few more shops including a 7/11 and finding a cafe we made our way back to the ferry terminal via 43rd street, seeing the Weehawken Water Tower, on Park avenue, a nice landmark to take a photo of. Well worth doing, but things to be aware of though, we walked about 3 miles that day and there are a lot of steps/stairs up to Hamilton Park and they are seen through noisy metal ones. Take your time like I did and I got to the top ok and there was a bench for me to sit down on at the top so I could personally rest for a bit. 

All this can be seen on Google maps.

Thank you for reading 

Sandra 

Part one

I like how and the way this story has been compared to the ‘Jungle Book’ by Rudyard Kipling.

It is harrowing and not nice to read the first part, bullying is never right or should ever be condoned. This is however, a fast paced and strong start to this book so far, I like Matthew.

Just when you/I think that it couldn’t get any worse for Naomi, more information comes to light that is bad. This is a good intriguing mystery, but not just the fact that a young girl is involved and has gone missing. I want to read on to find out what has happened to her. This book is well written. Oh, and be prepared that Wilde lives up to his name in more ways than one. This is, I suppose, if I really think about it , inevitable, in some ways. This part does give depth to the story overall. I like this book.

Well, there is nothing like using the resources you have available to get a story out. I don’t like some of the fall out but if it does the job it is meant to do then this is good overall. I agree with it. I don’t want to put this book down now.

This sadly, reminds me of the story ‘The Boy Who Cried Wolf’ by Aesop’s Fables. The last part is shockingly gruesome to read. So now what?

Part two

It was a nice confirming surprise that the author has written into this story the exact same thoughts I had and wrote down. It is nice to know I got my thoughts about the story right.

It is no good saying ‘So in short’ I am still confused as to the so called ‘Fraud’ or it seems non fraud Hester is talking about. You have to concentrate or i’v missed something or it is as confusing as it seems.

The timeline is not clear as to the ‘Runaway’ scenario to the gruesome find to chapter fourteen. It seems as though in part two they have forgotten the last part of part one.

Well that was totally unexpected, from what you just read in the paragraph on the back of this book.

It is eye-opening, interesting and informative as to what I read in chapter twenty-five. I didn’t know that even if you adopt you can still suffer with ‘Post Partum’, this is the USA equivalent to postnatal depression in the UK. They say you learn something everyday and this part certainly falls in that category for me.

I now think I know what is going on, maybe. Although I don’t like reading about ‘Hitler’ in chapter twenty-six. I have to personally admit that what is written does make sense and is interesting to me, but you have to know a little bit about the second world war, as I do, to fully

understand the logic behind what is written in this chapter.

This is a very modern book, as it includes ‘Taking your kids to work’ and a ‘Non gender specific person’. It is good that this story is all inclusive.

I feel I know what is happening, I could be wrong, but I just get a feeling about the pair. As there are two stories running through this book, I am not sure about the other incriminating evidence and how, or if they are linked. However, there is an obvious link. I will read on intrigued to see if I am right on one or other or both cases.

Poor Hester. I can see both sides, one Oren is just doing his job and two it was Hester’s worst night of her life. It does highlight though that despite being, what I can only describe as being professional, and that good in a way, people’s lives can change for the worse in an/that instant. Professional people can and should be understanding of that also.

Chapter thirty-one is shocking to read. Personally I don’t agree or condone any of it and I hope they lock him up and throw away the key. Sadly, only the author can decide where/in what direction this story goes in. Now what? I am glad that it is written that Oren is now remorseful and now well, what Now? Again. This is getting even more intriguing as to what is going on.

It is good to read that some things are explained and now the timeline however, gruesome it is, now adds up. This again is not nice to read.

I think I know the link between all that is going on but there is still a bit to read. I don’t want to put this book down now. The timeline mentioned before, i’m actually still not sure, it mentions Naomi but clearly now the story, since then, says different. Let’s just say ‘I’m confused’ shall we.

Part three

Ok, so where? I’m not saying anymore so as to not give anything away, as this is too good a situation to do that and spoil the story.

Just wow! What an ending, also we know the term as the saying goes ‘Always leave them wanting more’ well this certainly does that as in understatement more. Oh, and my thoughts/theories, I was wrong.

My personal experience of New Jersey. On Sunday 6th of February 2022 I was in New York and took the NY Waterways ferry from Midtown West 39th Street, as we walked into the terminal there was a sign about ‘Ticket Holders’ but we managed to buy our tickets for a ‘Round trip’ to Port Imperial Weehawken from one of the ticket machines inside the terminal. They run every twenty minutes, check between the times of first and last ferry, and it is an eight minute crossing. Once over in New Jersey we found the 9/11 memorial a fitting reminder of the people from New Jersey that were sadly lost that awful day. We then proceeded via around eight flights of steps/stairs to Hamilton Park, near the World War One

memorial, taking in the amazing magnificent views over to the Manhattan Skyline. We then proceeded along Columbia Avenue onto 44th street to Bergenline Avenue, for a row of shops, into the Gift Plaza that had mostly luggage/suitcases and souvenirs of New York. After visiting a few more shops including a 7/11 and finding a cafe we made our way back to the ferry terminal via 43rd street, seeing the Weehawken Water Tower, on Park avenue, a nice landmark to take a photo of. Well worth doing, but things to be aware of though, we walked about 3 miles that day and there are a lot of steps/stairs up to Hamilton Park and they are seen through noisy metal ones. Take your time like I did and I got to the top ok and there was a bench for me to sit down on at the top so I could personally rest for a bit.

All this can be seen on Google maps.

Thank you for reading

Sandra