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blackshirt's review against another edition
2.0
It's a quick, fun CIA mystery novel. I was annoyed at certain points though because the author either didn't bother with some basic research or just made dumb changes and falls into cliches.
First, there are the silencers - they don't actually silence the sound, people! Second, a stupid representation of how nanotechnology and DNA works. Third, a single guy fighting large groups of people or shooting large numbers of people and coming out relatively unscathed. Fourth, the obsession with Parkour as the secret to this protagonist's success. Fifth, how easily this mostly office rat slides into the role of killing machine.
The idea I really like is how networks of people - criminal or otherwise - form and dissolve fluidly for specific purposes.
First, there are the silencers - they don't actually silence the sound, people! Second, a stupid representation of how nanotechnology and DNA works. Third, a single guy fighting large groups of people or shooting large numbers of people and coming out relatively unscathed. Fourth, the obsession with Parkour as the secret to this protagonist's success. Fifth, how easily this mostly office rat slides into the role of killing machine.
The idea I really like is how networks of people - criminal or otherwise - form and dissolve fluidly for specific purposes.
aymitelli's review against another edition
4.0
Great action & suspense, can't wait to get out to get the next book to see what happens next.
Good characters, good twists...
Good characters, good twists...
nglofile's review against another edition
1.0
Squandered an exciting start to embrace cliché, repetitive dialogue, and illogical plotting. Good action thrillers are about the pacing, but that doesn't mean that other elements can't detract, especially when executed so amateurishly.
cook_memorial_public_library's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting characters, lots of action, a page turner. The main character, Sam Capra, is a family man whose 7-months pregnant wife vanishes and Sam is accused of being a traitor. First in a trilogy.
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sarah_reads_sometimes's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It was a little slow for me in the beginning while developing the character but half way in became fast paced and I could hardly put it down
marbles66's review
4.0
I have been reading this series backwards for some reason. I have really enjoyed them. I don't write to much in my reviews because I do not want to give the story away. In this book Sam has to come to grips with the fact that his wife is a traitor.
myrdyr's review against another edition
4.0
While I admit the plot is totally I unbelievable, this book was a page-turner for me. I didn't want to put it down. Lots of action and rooting for the underdog. I will happily read next in the series.
christianjd's review
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I love the premise of this series of books but for whatever reason it takes me a long time to get through them. Fast at times slow at most other times. Will continue to read them however!