Reviews

The 9th Man by Grant Blackwood, Steve Berry

refinnej28's review

4.0

For me the book didn't pick up until about half way.  It turned out to be a good book with a big twist at the end that I didn't see.  Not sure if I'd want to read this author again though. 

kstumpf's review against another edition

5.0

EXCELLENT!! Thank you Mr. Berry for allowing Mr. Blackwood to take on the Luke Daniels character arc. . what an addition to the Cotton Malone series.

Now I have to delve back into the topic addressed in the book, because you presented a fascinating alternative.

I can hardly wait for the 2024 installment.

michelereise's review against another edition

2.0

I'm a huge fan of Steve Berry's books and this one does not read like one of his books at all.
It lacked the historical aspects that make Steve's books so wonderful to read.
It lacked the accuracy of details that I've come to expect with Steve Berry.
It was full of ridiculous firefights and unrealistic military operations.
The Luke who has shown up in Cotton's stories did not show up in this book.
I've never read any of Grant Blackwood's books and based off this book, I never will.

skibum81's review

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

geraldpdx's review

adventurous challenging mysterious tense

4.0

cassie5489's review

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No

3.5

chris_is_very_small's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

joli_folie's review against another edition

medium-paced

2.0

Nah, Steve Berry's triteness continues. Really dated phrases like "better start talking, or I'll start shooting" etc. 
It was an ok story but a lot was too far fetched. 
When authors start having co-authors to write books, it's time to take them off my list. 

rosemariew's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

airforcesister's review

adventurous informative mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0