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ingo_lembcke's review against another edition
4.0
Started today, January 16th, 2013.
Nazies. Oh, well, being a German myself, I can honestly say, they are still alive and well. But the storyline feels like a deja vu, the idea was put through the grinder way to often. Having read all the more or less fantastic books by both authors, their collaborations in the Pendergast-Series, their standalone books and the books written by each author alone, I guess they have reached the end here, this is not as much a page-turner, as the other ones (excepting the flawed lesser ones).
Now I have finished it, I must say, no more Nazis als villains! For that and because I think the story is not as good as some books about Pendergast before, 1 star less giving 4 instead of 5. Maybe it is me, being tired of Nazis and Pendergast.
Nazies. Oh, well, being a German myself, I can honestly say, they are still alive and well. But the storyline feels like a deja vu, the idea was put through the grinder way to often. Having read all the more or less fantastic books by both authors, their collaborations in the Pendergast-Series, their standalone books and the books written by each author alone, I guess they have reached the end here, this is not as much a page-turner, as the other ones (excepting the flawed lesser ones).
Now I have finished it, I must say, no more Nazis als villains! For that and because I think the story is not as good as some books about Pendergast before, 1 star less giving 4 instead of 5. Maybe it is me, being tired of Nazis and Pendergast.
sonofali's review against another edition
4.0
Although some of the plot points were so outrageous they almost lost me, the book was redeemed by the final fight scene in the *spoiler* underground tunnels. They can write a mean tunnel scene.
kandi_of_the_future's review against another edition
3.0
I'm a Pendergast fan, but the Helen Trilogy has featured a Pendergast that doesn't really resemble the Pendergast I know and love. I miss the monsters and the museum and the cast of supporting characters and Pendergast using his cleverness and intellect to solve the mysteries that baffle the rest. But this trilogy features more of a James Bond Pendergast, and the supporting characters aren't really part of the main story, they have subplots that don't really tie in to the main story.
That said, of the three books in the Helen Trilogy, this was my favorite. It was fast-moving and kept me reading well into the night. And it did a nice job of closing the book on the mystery around Helen and a few other things as well. Now I just hope by the next Pendergast book, our hero has grieved and moved on and once again embraced the intellectual and clever pursuit of solving the crimes no one else can solve as did the Pendergast of Still Life with Crows and Relic and Cabinet of Curiosities.
That said, of the three books in the Helen Trilogy, this was my favorite. It was fast-moving and kept me reading well into the night. And it did a nice job of closing the book on the mystery around Helen and a few other things as well. Now I just hope by the next Pendergast book, our hero has grieved and moved on and once again embraced the intellectual and clever pursuit of solving the crimes no one else can solve as did the Pendergast of Still Life with Crows and Relic and Cabinet of Curiosities.
caleb_maneth's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
4.25
casanii's review against another edition
5.0
Very interesting read! Twists and turns throughout the chapters of the book and the ending was not expected at all. Can't wait to read the next book!
nancy33's review against another edition
1.0
I was very disappointed in this latest book in a previously great series. The themes were uninteresting and tired - really, Nazi's and twins?! Usually these authors write such interesting and unique story lines that I was very sad to plow through such a lackluster effort.
mrspudd2020's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
4.0
I used to devour Agent Pendergast books one after the other. Then I stopped. I'm glad to be back on it. Preston and child weave quite a web. Always pay attention to everything in Agent Pendergast books. One detail in book 2 can be a main detail in book 7. What can I say without spoiling an Agent Pendergast book? Twins. Brazil. Death. Nazis. Used car dealerships. Long lost family.
afisher121's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
ithilwen22's review against another edition
4.0
A fantastic ending to the Helen Trilogy! Preston and Child are at their best, kicking off the book with a bang, taking us into the darkest parts of Pendergast's mind, and giving us a (literally) explosive climax. It starts out very dark indeed, but ends on a wonderful, hopeful note. Can't wait for the next one this November!