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kimball_hansen's review
4.0
Well, this was a fun series to read. Not perfect but I enjoyed it. This book didn't have the fun sound effects that the other ones did. The End of the World compound they toured was pretty coolo.
Liquid armor sounds all neat. I don't know how they knew that Blue Man had disappeared, he'd have come on his own.
I hate how annoying Jessica is. But I also hated that Robie didn't do anything when Jessica said she loved him. So retarded.
It was retarded that Real didn't kill Dolf. The bad guy felt forced and wasn't fully developed.
Liquid armor sounds all neat. I don't know how they knew that Blue Man had disappeared, he'd have come on his own.
I hate how annoying Jessica is. But I also hated that Robie didn't do anything when Jessica said she loved him. So retarded.
It was retarded that Real didn't kill Dolf. The bad guy felt forced and wasn't fully developed.
jbzar's review
4.0
Not a lot to say about this one. Better than the last installment. Pretty crazy story. The Blue Man insight was different. Good to remember that it’s meant to be a relatively mindless, entertaining diversion from reality.
luluread's review
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
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
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
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
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
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