Reviews

Lone Wolf by Gregg Hurwitz

shoostari's review

adventurous mysterious 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? Yes

3.5

brandylyons's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

All the Orphan X books are wonderful and so is this one! I love the big of emotion and caring that is creeping further into his heart. Also, I definitely feel the age related parts! 

What I didn't love - there seemed a bit of morality regarding cell phone and tech use. The way the daughters of that one guy (sorry trying to be vague!) are described, practically zombies. As a parent to two kids who are hooked to their phones, he's not wrong but also, he's not right? I dunno, it rubbed me the wrong way. And then the description of the bad guy at the end, seeing him as he truly was...bleh. 

Still, love Evan, from the adrenaline highs to the mundane HOA stuff. Always a good read. 

house_full_of_books's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

pivany's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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

mad_about_books's review against another edition

adventurous dark informative mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

 

My first impression of LONE WOLF is mind blown! Gregg Hurwitz just doesn't disappoint! 

Some series are written to be binged. Some series are written to be savored over time. I confess to binge reading the first few books in the Orphan X series. Each book could have been the last-in-series, but my anticipation of another thriller remained high. Hope springs eternal, and so far, hope paid off.

Orphan X, the Nowhere Man, has grown exponentially as the stories progressed. In his head he may still be the OCD plagued loner, but there are now people in his life. Closest to him is Josephine -"Joey" Morales the brilliant Orphan program washout. She adds a messiness to his life that both drives him crazy and expands his horizons. Tommy Stojack and Melinda Truong are essential to his mission and probably the closest thing to friends he allows himself.

A Nowhere Man mission always starts with a call to his RoamZone from someone who needs his help. In LONE WOLF, the call comes from Sofia, the daughter of his half-brother. Her dog Loco is missing, and she is heartbroken. The undercurrent here is family and connections — concepts foreign to Evan Smoak. True to form, Gregg Hurwitz turns locating a missing mutt into a full-blown thriller complete with assassinations, industrial espionage, and a girl truly in need of the help of the Nowhere Man.

Without giving anything away, I was gob smacked by a diatribe in Chapter 36. It would be unethical for me to quote the long passage in its entirety; however, it is a perfect microcosm of the intersection of humans with technology as we experience it today. I find Hurwitz prose to be storytelling perfection to be savored like a shot of VDKA 6100, in a rocks glass, with a single ice cube.

After reading the final line, you should take the time to read the Acknowledgements. Even in describing those people who have helped make the Orphan X series come alive there is a unique flavor worth exploring.

fratnanny's review

adventurous challenging mysterious tense fast-paced

5.0

This was amazing. Every time I think it can't get better, it does. Gregg Hurwitz is a master of his craft. He also did an amazing job at conveying how irritating a teenager can be. I can't get enough of this series. 

nullset's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

jessicamap's review against another edition

4.0

 

What’s a series you enjoy? This Orphan X series is up there for me, and Hurwitz brings another stellar installment. The anger I felt when I left this at work when I had TWO CHAPTERS LEFT. Rookie mistake. But it was well worth the wait. 

 While you don’t HAVE to read the other books, I recommend it. The recurring characters are a delight, and this case would baffle you like it did me when I started. A man of Evan Smoak’s expertise doesn’t get cases to find a missing dog every day. Seems simple, right? Well, this obviously spirals into something more sinister, and it was one hell of a ride! Book ten, please! 

dxxvi's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

janiceslp's review

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

5.0