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felinity's review against another edition
4.0
Everything you expect from Baldacci: a fast-moving plot, or series of events, told in a direct style with Reel and Robie at the center and, for the unaware, a truly horrifying picture of North Korea.
coach_sean's review against another edition
3.0
I love this series, and this was a decent book. But it’s really inter rated short stories. Definitely not the best in the series. Still, I love the characters, and I will keep listening and reading.
junetallulah's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
tashiibee's review against another edition
5.0
Simply brilliant! I LOVE this series of books so much. Will Robie and Jessica Reel join forces on a mission that could very well be their last. Hoping there are plenty more books in this series to come.
berls's review against another edition
5.0
If it were an option, I think I would give this 6 stars. My favorite of the series thus far and likely to stay that way -- this book had it all: internal plots and backstabbing, international conflict, personal conflict and development, intrigue and despair.
This was Will Robie and Jessica Real at their best - sure they can do the detective thing and have been forced to at times, but they are not detectives. They are assassins. Top level, bad ass assassins. And unil The Target we haven't fully seen how bad ass they are. Even when their own government, which they are fiercely working for, expects them to deliver but not to survive. On top of that, a startling personal story -- impeccably timed for the book but the WORST timing for Robie and Real -- threatens beloved characters and lets us know one of them even better. It would be an understatement to say I was on the edge of my seat for the entirety of this book.
And yet, what made this book was actually not Will and Jessica. It was a new character - Chung-Cha, North Korean assassin - that stole the show. Her startling and heartbreaking story pulled me in and held me captive. An incredible character who's plot and the way it intertwined with Robbie and Real's plot took this book to the next level.
I can't gush enough but I also do not want to spoil anything - so I'll leave it there, only to add that I once again listened and loved the performance from Ron McLarty (male voices) and Orlagh Cassidy (female voices). A real audio treat!
This was Will Robie and Jessica Real at their best - sure they can do the detective thing and have been forced to at times, but they are not detectives. They are assassins. Top level, bad ass assassins. And unil The Target we haven't fully seen how bad ass they are. Even when their own government, which they are fiercely working for, expects them to deliver but not to survive. On top of that, a startling personal story -- impeccably timed for the book but the WORST timing for Robie and Real -- threatens beloved characters and lets us know one of them even better. It would be an understatement to say I was on the edge of my seat for the entirety of this book.
And yet, what made this book was actually not Will and Jessica. It was a new character - Chung-Cha, North Korean assassin - that stole the show. Her startling and heartbreaking story pulled me in and held me captive. An incredible character who's plot and the way it intertwined with Robbie and Real's plot took this book to the next level.
I can't gush enough but I also do not want to spoil anything - so I'll leave it there, only to add that I once again listened and loved the performance from Ron McLarty (male voices) and Orlagh Cassidy (female voices). A real audio treat!
utdawson's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 I have loved reading the Will Robie series in general and this book didn't disappoint. The characters are believable and there's a lot of adventure which adds to the intrigue of the series. However, Baldacci tries to accomplish too many spectacular things in too small a time frame in this particular book. Overall a great book, just a little unbelievable.
lior07's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
5.0
jpartlan's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this series. It's predictable in the ending but I enjoyed the suspense and the different aspects of being an assassin and learning about what's going on in North Korea. Well maybe since I'm sure no one knows.
helenamt's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0