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luluread's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
fotoshopguy52's review against another edition
5.0
**** Spoilers ****
Another enjoyable fast read by David Baldacci, but I could not rate it over four stars due to a number of ludicrous items in the book that can only be construed as plot devices since they make no sense in the context of the book. Will Robie and Jessica Reel are touted as super experienced operatives who are extremely vigilant and ready for action, yet they make an amateur mistake which allows two characters to be unnecessarily killed! I figured out the outcome pages before it happened - not good! Then at the end of the book they again make a rookie mistake to get caught, but then are able to escape through a series of unbelievably far-fetched events!
I realize this is action thriller fiction, but I can't help but feel that Mr. Baldacci is starting to run out of ideas with this series. Hopefully I am wrong, since he is one of my favorite authors, and I always look forward to his next book (hopefully in the John Puller series).
Another enjoyable fast read by David Baldacci, but I could not rate it over four stars due to a number of ludicrous items in the book that can only be construed as plot devices since they make no sense in the context of the book. Will Robie and Jessica Reel are touted as super experienced operatives who are extremely vigilant and ready for action, yet they make an amateur mistake which allows two characters to be unnecessarily killed! I figured out the outcome pages before it happened - not good! Then at the end of the book they again make a rookie mistake to get caught, but then are able to escape through a series of unbelievably far-fetched events!
I realize this is action thriller fiction, but I can't help but feel that Mr. Baldacci is starting to run out of ideas with this series. Hopefully I am wrong, since he is one of my favorite authors, and I always look forward to his next book (hopefully in the John Puller series).
retiredlibrarylady's review against another edition
4.0
The last of the Robie series, this one sends Will and Jessica to Colorado to investigate the disappearance of Blue Man, who has been their primary contact with the CIA for years. This is a different role for them, but there are still plenty of dead bodies about and dire situations for them to get out of. It was very interesting to read about old missile sites and their potential for development for uber-rich survivalists. As always, an exciting if unbelievable read.
cjay1957's review against another edition
5.0
So sad to come to the end of this series. Great page turning and guessing who the bad guys are. Love Baldacci and love Will Robie.
_tamara8464's review against another edition
4.0
I don’t think this was the best book in the series. I think Guilty was much better. It was still good, face paced book that had many twists and plenty of surprises.
kdurham2's review against another edition
3.0
Check out the full review at Kritters Ramblings
I am semi embarrassed to say I had not read a David Baldacci book before now, so when Grand Central Publishing sent this review opportunity my way, I jumped at it because I wanted to try a book of his. He is a local author, I have gone to a signing of his and yet hadn't read him, so putting him on my review calendar would make me sit down and try one!
I knew I was jumping into a series midway, but I also knew that each book was self contained other than a little of the main character growth. Overall, the book was just fine. Will Robie and Jessica Reel were great, there was enough detail given to know about the things of the past that probably happened in previous books, so I didn't feel clueless about them and their past with each other.
I am semi embarrassed to say I had not read a David Baldacci book before now, so when Grand Central Publishing sent this review opportunity my way, I jumped at it because I wanted to try a book of his. He is a local author, I have gone to a signing of his and yet hadn't read him, so putting him on my review calendar would make me sit down and try one!
I knew I was jumping into a series midway, but I also knew that each book was self contained other than a little of the main character growth. Overall, the book was just fine. Will Robie and Jessica Reel were great, there was enough detail given to know about the things of the past that probably happened in previous books, so I didn't feel clueless about them and their past with each other.
danley_jr's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Corny
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence
ebokhyllami's review against another edition
4.0
Svært god serie igjen av Baldacci. Han skuffer definitivt ikke! Lyttet til hele serien. Svært gode innlesere av serien som ligger i sin helhet på Storytel.
laurelwest's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0