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gossamerwingedgazelle's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book. I have read it twice before, I think. Yeah, some of Ludlum's naming conventions are a bit repetitive ("the son of the shepherd boy" and names like that are used too frequently), but a lot of this book is exceptionally good. The female lead isn't a dope. The evolution of how Bourne is referred to in dialogue tags: from "the man" to "J. Bourne" when he only knew part of his name to "Jason Bourne".... It is an exceptionally compelling story.
hankjones66's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
katyella's review against another edition
This was such cringey writing and a terrible portrayal of women. Just watch Matt Damon it’s less bad.
crash369's review against another edition
4.0
I must have been all of fifteen when I first read the series. Now with all the movies coming out to rave reviews (although I doubt many people know they are based on books, much less on whose books), I've decided it was a good time to reread them.
Apparently, I've forgotten quite a bit. This was a good read, covering all 3 movies (more or less).
Apparently, I've forgotten quite a bit. This was a good read, covering all 3 movies (more or less).
vanikr's review against another edition
3.0
Im Englischunterricht, die gekürtze Fassung: War ganz spannend, aber der Film war einfach besser.
phoenix2's review against another edition
4.0
To be honest, i expected something close to the movie. However, the book was much much better. Enough action mixed with political-spy thriller and many twists. What i didn't like were the phrases that the author kept repeating, to the point that made the reader get tired or even bored. The romance was there too, but, fortunately, it wasn't too much as to spoil the main idea. Quite enjoyable.
laureenreads's review against another edition
3.0
The characters in this book are what really sold me. Interesting, complex, and well-developed. While this isn't my favourite series, and it is outside my usual genre, it was still a good book.
vignesh_pandian's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kcoleman's review against another edition
4.0
Great book! Can't wait to read the next one in the series!
jacobmovingfwd's review against another edition
4.0
A vert different story than the movie. You can't get the sense of action in the fight scenes like you do in the movie, but you still get the urgency and the craziness with the drama. Very enjoyable, though I wonder where the next in the series takes it.