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si0bhan's review against another edition
3.0
Sadly I was expecting much more from this book than what I was given.
The premise was great, I really loved the idea. There was so much potential, with so many possibilities of where the story would head. What would she do with the money? How would it come back to bite her? Who, and what, would be behind the cash? So many questions even before you pick up the book. Due to this I was expecting a fast paced thriller, keeping me interested from the get-go.
Alas, such was not the case. Things failed to move at a speed I was happy with. If the truth is to be known, I feel as though far too much time was spent listening to Hilary going back and forth about what she was to do. In truth, she seemed like a very whiny character to me. Not that such a thing added much to her character… which was rather lacking in general. In fact, most of the characters seemed to be lacking. Certain events too, if I’m honest; things simply failed to have the emotional impact which was intended.
It was interesting the way in which events joined together, but overall I failed to enjoy the book. The style wasn’t really what I enjoy and things failed to reach the mark in a number of places.
At least I can say I have picked up a Gross book, even if I didn’t really enjoy it all that much.
The premise was great, I really loved the idea. There was so much potential, with so many possibilities of where the story would head. What would she do with the money? How would it come back to bite her? Who, and what, would be behind the cash? So many questions even before you pick up the book. Due to this I was expecting a fast paced thriller, keeping me interested from the get-go.
Alas, such was not the case. Things failed to move at a speed I was happy with. If the truth is to be known, I feel as though far too much time was spent listening to Hilary going back and forth about what she was to do. In truth, she seemed like a very whiny character to me. Not that such a thing added much to her character… which was rather lacking in general. In fact, most of the characters seemed to be lacking. Certain events too, if I’m honest; things simply failed to have the emotional impact which was intended.
It was interesting the way in which events joined together, but overall I failed to enjoy the book. The style wasn’t really what I enjoy and things failed to reach the mark in a number of places.
At least I can say I have picked up a Gross book, even if I didn’t really enjoy it all that much.
skateanddonate's review against another edition
4.0
A good read. Great premise. Writing wasn't as polished as most of his books. All the introspection got a bit clunky. Didn't like the heroes "paying;" that lowered my rating. Solid 4+ stars.
kellyhager's review against another edition
4.0
This book is ridiculously fun. It grabbed me immediately and while I could tell that Hilary was making a huge mistake, I also completely empathized. I think that most people would be incredibly tempted to take half a million dollars if they knew that nobody else was aware of its existence.
Unfortunately---as Hilary learned and as was the case in Marcus Sakey's Good People---someone else WAS aware of the money...and that person is someone you really, REALLY do not want after you.
This was my first Andrew Gross novel and it will not be my last.
Unfortunately---as Hilary learned and as was the case in Marcus Sakey's Good People---someone else WAS aware of the money...and that person is someone you really, REALLY do not want after you.
This was my first Andrew Gross novel and it will not be my last.
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