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misterjay's review
5.0
Reading "Burn Notice: The Fix" is a lot like watching the t.v. show that it is based on. And that is a very good thing.
Tod Goldberg successfully captures the voice of the heroes of the show. He writes from the perspective of Michael Westin and gets it exactly right, down to the dry wit and matter-of-fact explanations of spy-tech. However, he also finds room in the story to give us a little more insight into the character by expanding on some of his thoughts that might not get vocalized in the show. This is used to great effect in how Michael relates to Fiona and Sam.
The plot is like one would expect - there is an A story and a B story and they intersect at an unusual point. Suffice it to say, the story, too, is just like watching a t.v. show.
In short, this novel is the perfect kind of media tie-in - it made me want to watch the show again while thoroughly enjoying the novel. Very worthwhile for fans of the show.
Tod Goldberg successfully captures the voice of the heroes of the show. He writes from the perspective of Michael Westin and gets it exactly right, down to the dry wit and matter-of-fact explanations of spy-tech. However, he also finds room in the story to give us a little more insight into the character by expanding on some of his thoughts that might not get vocalized in the show. This is used to great effect in how Michael relates to Fiona and Sam.
The plot is like one would expect - there is an A story and a B story and they intersect at an unusual point. Suffice it to say, the story, too, is just like watching a t.v. show.
In short, this novel is the perfect kind of media tie-in - it made me want to watch the show again while thoroughly enjoying the novel. Very worthwhile for fans of the show.
amyappy's review
4.0
To say this book was surprisingly good for a tie-in novel is completely true, but may be damning it with faint praise. I didn't expect to like this book, which provides great insight into the characters on the show, as much as I did. A solid, well-written novel in its own right, though some of the characters' backstories might be confusing if you haven't seen the show before. I'm curious to read more of Goldberg's original work. This novel, however, is a must for any fan of the TV show. And if you're not a fan of the show, well, then you should be. :-)
seadeepy's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
ryanjamesburt's review
4.0
Probably not really a 4. But I like this tv series alot. So that probably transfers over to this book. Still a fun read though.
middle_name_joy's review
4.0
If you're a fan of Burn Notice the TV show on USA Network, then you'll love this tie-in novel. The plot, the scene cuts, the dialogue...it's all written in the style of the show. Book!Micheal especially jumps off the page; I could hear Jeffrey Donovan's voice snarking almost every line. An enjoyable read!
derek_bush's review
3.0
Burn Notice: The Fix takes place somewhere in the second half of the first season. It does a good job of capturing the characters as they were at that point in the show and It follows the very episodic nature of the show at that time.
The best way to explain the book is to say that it's a filler episode. It's not a mid-season cliffhanger or a finale. What you get is Micheal and the team taking down some bad guys in typical fashion. What you don't get is any sort of emotional or overarching plot development.
If you're a fan of Burn Notice and you want more this book is for you. If you're looking for some deeper character development or back-story this isn't it. The Fix is an enjoyable but ultimately forgettable chapter in the Micheal Weston saga.
The best way to explain the book is to say that it's a filler episode. It's not a mid-season cliffhanger or a finale. What you get is Micheal and the team taking down some bad guys in typical fashion. What you don't get is any sort of emotional or overarching plot development.
If you're a fan of Burn Notice and you want more this book is for you. If you're looking for some deeper character development or back-story this isn't it. The Fix is an enjoyable but ultimately forgettable chapter in the Micheal Weston saga.
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