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jenniferawilck's review against another edition
4.0
I have read all the books in the series and I enjoyed this one, although I have to say about half way through, I got a bit exasperated with it. The series just gets weirder and harder to believe. However, by the end, I was happy with how most of the loose ends were tied up and I'll be interested to see what happens in the next one.
muddypuddle's review against another edition
3.0
I was on and off about this one. I think that if I had read even one previous story about this odd FBI agent I might have liked him better. I didn't really like him at all until the last chapter, when his personality took a complete turnaround, almost unnaturally. The fighting scene, which the entire book was building up to, may have been enjoyed by lots of readers but for me it dragged on and on and on. The antagonist is still on the loose, so I'm sure an upcoming title (or titles) will include him. I do like the way that two other stories were woven into the book along with the main plot. I'd love to read more about Corey.... (Oh, one more comment. Although I love the flawless reading the Mr. Auberjonois gave it, the way he read the protagonist helped instill in me the feeling that Pendergast was incredibly pretentious!)
fbone's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this title much more than their previous installment Cold Vengeance . The authors cleared up the loose ends of the two earlier "Helen" books and everything was wrapped neatly by the last page. But not to worry P&C left us an "out" for their next endeavor. The last half of the book was an exciting page turner, however, this book was more blood thirsty than earlier ones. High body count and violence.
I did think the beginning was a little too James Bond-ish and implausible. Everything too convenient and nobody needed to rest ... limitless energy. Typical action-adventure I suppose.
I did think the beginning was a little too James Bond-ish and implausible. Everything too convenient and nobody needed to rest ... limitless energy. Typical action-adventure I suppose.
12140holmes's review against another edition
3.0
A good read and many twists. I'm already looking forward to the next Pendergast episode!
darkcoffeelover81's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lmjeffiers601's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
nyxshadow's review against another edition
3.0
http://www.nyx-shadow.com/2014/08/pendergast-t12-descente-en-enfer.html
nico05478's review against another edition
4.0
Preston and Child never disappoint! They are suspenseful and give just enough info to keep you interested until another book is published. In this one, we find out Constance's story which I've been wondering about since she was first introduced!
stressgirl70's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite Preston/Childs book. The whole crazy Pendergast and family thing is getting old, although the modern day Nazis were a nice touch.
shelflife's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderfully entertaining thriller as always. Looking forward to more.