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derek_bush's review
3.0
Burn Notice: The End Game is enjoyable entry into the burn notice cannon but it's nothing special. If you liked the TV show or the first book and want more of the same it's worth reading.
My main complaint with the first book was that it didn't really feel like it was part of the overall Micheal Weston story. It mentioned the titular burn notice once or twice but didn't show any of the ramifications. End Game has a few moments where Micheal feels burned but they don't quite work. The vague threats feel more like nagging than something with actual consequences.
In terms of characters the book nails the TV show characters most of the time. There were a few moments early in the book where characters did or said things that didn't really work with their characters. Also because the book takes place in the early seasons of the show a few characters, especially Madeline, haven't been fully established and come off as unnecessarily annoying.
The main plot of the book is similar to the early, episodic episodes of the show. There isn't any real tension and the ending feels rushed. The main villain and the client are both forgettable. One of the side characters had the potential to be interesting and an actual threat but he doesn't get the page time and ends up feeling like a missed opportunity.
In the end if you want more Burn Notice Eng Game will give you more just don't expect anything surprising or special in terms of plot.
My main complaint with the first book was that it didn't really feel like it was part of the overall Micheal Weston story. It mentioned the titular burn notice once or twice but didn't show any of the ramifications. End Game has a few moments where Micheal feels burned but they don't quite work. The vague threats feel more like nagging than something with actual consequences.
In terms of characters the book nails the TV show characters most of the time. There were a few moments early in the book where characters did or said things that didn't really work with their characters. Also because the book takes place in the early seasons of the show a few characters, especially Madeline, haven't been fully established and come off as unnecessarily annoying.
The main plot of the book is similar to the early, episodic episodes of the show. There isn't any real tension and the ending feels rushed. The main villain and the client are both forgettable. One of the side characters had the potential to be interesting and an actual threat but he doesn't get the page time and ends up feeling like a missed opportunity.
In the end if you want more Burn Notice Eng Game will give you more just don't expect anything surprising or special in terms of plot.
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