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chartsh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ddy2008's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
As an avid fan of this author and the Robie series, I went into this book/read with high hopes! The author did not disappoint. In this book (#4 of this series), Robie finds himself struggling after a mission went unexpectedly wrong. While dealing with these struggles, he immediately takes a new mission, thinking distracting himself with this would lead to him to a quick recovery. He was very wrong and his impact to the new mission has him and Blue Man very concerned. On top of this, he learns that his father is in trouble, so he chooses to return to his hometown of which he has not visited in over 20 years.
As we all know, dealing with family drama is never predictable or easy. As we learn more about pieces of Robie's background and life in his hometown, violence ensues, and the mystery begins. In true Robie fashion, Robie attempts to get to the bottom of the mysterious family "mission", all while trying to decide if he wants to resolve his issues with his own father. He continues to struggle with his recovery of the two previous missions, which is only amplified and aggravated when you add the dramatics of his father, unresolved childhood trauma, the unending questions about his long-lost teenage love, etc. He finds himself in a troubling situation and is saved yet again by his friend and colleague, Jessica Reel who is an impressive bad ass. If I were Robie, I would want Jessica Reel by my side every second of every day. They tend to compliment and balance each other, no matter the mission they are tasked with by those behind closed doors.
I enjoyed this addition to the series and the addition look into Robie's history. To see him open up, finally give his father an explanation as to why he left town so many years ago without a call or return and show a bit of a vulnerable and loving side when meeting and enjoying time with his dad's new family, I felt a sense of pride in this character's arc expansion and development. I cannot wait to see what is next for Robie and Reel.
As we all know, dealing with family drama is never predictable or easy. As we learn more about pieces of Robie's background and life in his hometown, violence ensues, and the mystery begins. In true Robie fashion, Robie attempts to get to the bottom of the mysterious family "mission", all while trying to decide if he wants to resolve his issues with his own father. He continues to struggle with his recovery of the two previous missions, which is only amplified and aggravated when you add the dramatics of his father, unresolved childhood trauma, the unending questions about his long-lost teenage love, etc. He finds himself in a troubling situation and is saved yet again by his friend and colleague, Jessica Reel who is an impressive bad ass. If I were Robie, I would want Jessica Reel by my side every second of every day. They tend to compliment and balance each other, no matter the mission they are tasked with by those behind closed doors.
I enjoyed this addition to the series and the addition look into Robie's history. To see him open up, finally give his father an explanation as to why he left town so many years ago without a call or return and show a bit of a vulnerable and loving side when meeting and enjoying time with his dad's new family, I felt a sense of pride in this character's arc expansion and development. I cannot wait to see what is next for Robie and Reel.
chaudharykapil's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
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? No
4.0
felinity's review
4.0
It's always hard to return home, especially under these circumstances: hallucinating at work, a father who's been arrested for murder, and a very unwelcoming small town closing in on him means that Robie's survival isn't just a physical exercise any more: this time, there's an emotional toll.
Fast-moving with the action you expect while the small town attitudes fail to slow him down, Robie is drawn back into the past for resolutions he'd never expect.
Fast-moving with the action you expect while the small town attitudes fail to slow him down, Robie is drawn back into the past for resolutions he'd never expect.
cnorbury's review against another edition
5.0
Will Robie is one of Baldacci's best protagonists. His conscience always seems to be in conflict with his profession, that of a US government assassin. His dry humor and synergy with Jessica Reel, who possesses an equally sharp, ironic wit, makes then fun to read about as they nonchalantly (seemingly) go about dispatching bad guys with near perfect execution of orders (with the occasional FUBAR that tests every skill they possess).
Baldacci's plots are some of the most ingenious I encounter in my thriller reading. The plot for The Guilty was slightly predictable (my wife and I thought we figured out who the real " bad guy" was well before the end, but Baldacci put a unique twist on that fact that kept us guessing as to the killer's motives until nearly the last page.
Another must read for Baldacci fans.
Baldacci's plots are some of the most ingenious I encounter in my thriller reading. The plot for The Guilty was slightly predictable (my wife and I thought we figured out who the real " bad guy" was well before the end, but Baldacci put a unique twist on that fact that kept us guessing as to the killer's motives until nearly the last page.
Another must read for Baldacci fans.
tashiibee's review
5.0
This is the 4th book in the Will Robie series and it does not disappoint, going to back to his home town Will has to address his past before he can work out his future. It doesn't go to plan but when does it ever? Hoping and praying for a 5th book on this series!!!!
books_and_tea_with_me's review
3.0
I really liked this book. I will red the rest in the series for sure.
marydawnschuck's review
3.0
I usually really like David Baldacci's books, and I did like this one, but it wasn't up to his usual standards. I'll look forward to his next book and hope that this one was a fluke.
llcooljabe's review
2.0
Highly highly predictable. Not one of baldacci's better books. In fact rather poor.