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peachykeenebooks's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
spinda's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
sebasvlas's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
a_reader_obsessed's review
3.0
3.5 Stars
I’m not gonna lie. The majority of the reason why I started this series was because a certain somebody is starring in the movie version out this September. So as a fangirl, it’s only prudent and necessary to see what this is all about. It’s also not a secret that I love me a military spy action thriller, and with the added bonus of DoB?? That combo is just too hard to resist.
Depending on what kind of reader you are, you can start with [b:Transfer of Power|184655|Transfer of Power (Mitch Rapp, #3)|Vince Flynn|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1442152192s/184655.jpg|2127844], which was the first book published, or here, if you’re a chronological purist. This shows the why and how Mitch Rapp becomes the CIA’s most indispensible, top counter-terrorist agent. What begins as a way to deliver retribution to those responsible for the death of his high school sweetheart, turns into something so much more. Rapp is the whole package of well honed athletic talent, no nonsense attitude, nerves of steel, quick thinking and adaptability, coupled with dogged determination and the ability to think way outside the box. Such an autonomous attitude never goes down easily with those way above his pay grade, but it surely is warranted, making Rapp possibly one of the best that the agency’s seen in… well... never. He’s no cookie cutter company man!
So, see how it all begins with this installment. It makes me happy to know there’s many more to go, which means if the movie is successful, we have a great franchise to look forward to! One can only hope!
I’m not gonna lie. The majority of the reason why I started this series was because a certain somebody is starring in the movie version out this September. So as a fangirl, it’s only prudent and necessary to see what this is all about. It’s also not a secret that I love me a military spy action thriller, and with the added bonus of DoB?? That combo is just too hard to resist.
Depending on what kind of reader you are, you can start with [b:Transfer of Power|184655|Transfer of Power (Mitch Rapp, #3)|Vince Flynn|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1442152192s/184655.jpg|2127844], which was the first book published, or here, if you’re a chronological purist. This shows the why and how Mitch Rapp becomes the CIA’s most indispensible, top counter-terrorist agent. What begins as a way to deliver retribution to those responsible for the death of his high school sweetheart, turns into something so much more. Rapp is the whole package of well honed athletic talent, no nonsense attitude, nerves of steel, quick thinking and adaptability, coupled with dogged determination and the ability to think way outside the box. Such an autonomous attitude never goes down easily with those way above his pay grade, but it surely is warranted, making Rapp possibly one of the best that the agency’s seen in… well... never. He’s no cookie cutter company man!
So, see how it all begins with this installment. It makes me happy to know there’s many more to go, which means if the movie is successful, we have a great franchise to look forward to! One can only hope!
alidottie's review
2.0
2&1/2
I was disappointed in this book. Usually when Mitch has to be all Jack Bauer violent on people there is a very developed story that has you feeling okay about the brutality, if not completely comfortable. Or Jack is defending someone you care about too. This was missing for me in this story. Mitch's character fell flat too. If I didn't already "know" him I wouldn't have wanted to read more of the books . . . .
I was disappointed in this book. Usually when Mitch has to be all Jack Bauer violent on people there is a very developed story that has you feeling okay about the brutality, if not completely comfortable. Or Jack is defending someone you care about too. This was missing for me in this story. Mitch's character fell flat too. If I didn't already "know" him I wouldn't have wanted to read more of the books . . . .