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libraryam's review against another edition
2.0
I give it a meh+ for overuse of exposition and inability to make me care about the main character. The plot was fine, though unremarkable, and I disliked having it relayed instead of experiencing it. I also found the six year old unbelievable.
baileys_bookstagram's review against another edition
3.0
This was one of the few spy novels I have ever read. I found it to be well written but there were a lot of people. I typically don’t read spy/politically inclined novels as I get a bit lost with all the levels of government and whose who.
I did enjoy the storyline and the twists and turns of intrigue and betrayal. It sure brings to mind the saying “don’t trust anyone!” This book didn’t bring out any emotions in me it was a fairly straight forward read.
If you like spy novels this would be a good book to read.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC for an honest review.
I did enjoy the storyline and the twists and turns of intrigue and betrayal. It sure brings to mind the saying “don’t trust anyone!” This book didn’t bring out any emotions in me it was a fairly straight forward read.
If you like spy novels this would be a good book to read.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC for an honest review.
shirlee2024's review against another edition
4.0
Milo, the suicidal spy, is an unlikely hero. I liked this a lot. I'll be looking for the next in the series and checking out other books by this author.
oatmealbars's review against another edition
4.0
Surprisingly awesome - who knew I would be such a fan of a spy thriller? Ready to read the rest of the trilogy.
beastreader's review against another edition
3.0
Milo Weaver used to work for the CIA as a “tourist”. Unfortunately, once a tourist…always a tourist. Milo quickly gets sucked back into the high adrenaline world of espionage, intrigue, and foreign enemies. Milo receives a call that his expertise is required. A suitcase containing three million dollars has disappeared. So why does Milo care? A blast from Milo’s past is somehow tied to this case. The temptation is too strong for Milo to resist. Grab your passport as The Tourist will have you racing all over the country.
The Tourist kind of reminded me of Jason Bourne meets Mission Impossible. It had the action, suspense and a character whom the bad guys should be scared of. Though, I do have to admit that there were a few times in the middle where Milo wasn’t featured that I found it a little dry and wish the story line would hurry. Other than Milo, I didn’t connect with any of the other characters. The word tourist will now have another meaning to it for me. Overall, I did like where this book took me. I would check out another book by Olen Steinhauer.
The Tourist kind of reminded me of Jason Bourne meets Mission Impossible. It had the action, suspense and a character whom the bad guys should be scared of. Though, I do have to admit that there were a few times in the middle where Milo wasn’t featured that I found it a little dry and wish the story line would hurry. Other than Milo, I didn’t connect with any of the other characters. The word tourist will now have another meaning to it for me. Overall, I did like where this book took me. I would check out another book by Olen Steinhauer.
elctrc's review against another edition
5.0
Definitely lacks the complexity and deep narrative histories that Le Carre dreams up, but in that lies the pleasure of it. Fast paced, fun, engaging spy thriller
webjoram's review against another edition
3.0
La verdad es que no tengo mucho que decir de esta novela. Es la típica novela de espías, es decir, espía atormentado por un pasado secreto, lanzado en medio de una conspiración y que tiene que utilizar todos sus increíbles recursos para salir del paso. Típica novela para entretener la espera, o para consumir en periodos vacacionales y olvidar en cuanto la termines.
Lo que desde luego no voy a hacer es leer más de este protagonista. La novela tiene un final "cerrado" que a mi me vale.
Lo que desde luego no voy a hacer es leer más de este protagonista. La novela tiene un final "cerrado" que a mi me vale.
lurdesabruscato's review against another edition
5.0
Fast-paced, mysterious, keeps you guessing. A classic spy novel done well. The lead character, Milo, tugs at you from the beginning. Very enjoyable.