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simonneild's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Disappointingly little character development
jonathan_v1's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
rmarcin's review against another edition
4.0
This Private novel is set in Rio, beginning with the World Cup in 2014 and jumping forward to the 2016 Olympic games. Jack and his team are hired to provide security for the games and also to protect the twin daughters of a wealthy family. Things go awry when the twins are kidnapped and when a strange virus appears and kills. Another fast-paced, action-packed Private series novel from James Patterson and Mark Sullivan.
leemac027's review against another edition
3.0
Another great book for a rainy weekend read.
James Patterson is very clever in keeping the story moving - short chapters, lots of action, plots and sub-plots and a very easy-to-read writing style.
This time we have a security expert, Jack Morgan, having been contracted to provide security at the 2014 World Cup (football) in Brazil, he again gets the nod to provide high level security for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
How are these two events linked? Does the death of a World Cup spectator, caused by a deadly virus, provide clues into a threat to the safety of the Olympics and those attending?
It's a fast-paced tale and while some events may be a little on the far-fetched side, Patterson has a talent for making these seem plausible plus there are a few plot surprises that bring some additional complexity to the story.
James Patterson is very clever in keeping the story moving - short chapters, lots of action, plots and sub-plots and a very easy-to-read writing style.
This time we have a security expert, Jack Morgan, having been contracted to provide security at the 2014 World Cup (football) in Brazil, he again gets the nod to provide high level security for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
How are these two events linked? Does the death of a World Cup spectator, caused by a deadly virus, provide clues into a threat to the safety of the Olympics and those attending?
It's a fast-paced tale and while some events may be a little on the far-fetched side, Patterson has a talent for making these seem plausible plus there are a few plot surprises that bring some additional complexity to the story.
beth_books_123's review against another edition
4.0
Incredibly enjoyable - 4.5*
THAT WAS AWESOME! I've missed Private and Jack Morgan - I inhaled that book. It was funny, terrifying and totally relevant. I've wanted to read this book for ages but I've never been able to get my hands on it. I really enjoyed [b:Private Games|11343348|Private Games (Private, #3)|James Patterson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1498199246s/11343348.jpg|16272568], which was about London 2012 so I knew this one would hopefully be as good focusing on Rio 2016. I really enjoyed it.
It was terrifyingly relevant with Brazil's social divide at the epicentre of this book and this is when the Private series is at its best. My favourite will forever be [b:Private Berlin|14781219|Private Berlin (Private, #5)|James Patterson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1340758912s/14781219.jpg|20434290] because that is clearly set in Germany and the plot is driven around that. The Games is absolutely the same. Intertwining two plots, which are focused on the same matter but offer different and terrifying outcomes. It was very morally interesting.
I don't know why I'm not giving it 5*. I'm honestly not sure but there's something missing and I have no idea what that is.
Anyway, thank you Patterson. I'm off to read the next one.
THAT WAS AWESOME! I've missed Private and Jack Morgan - I inhaled that book. It was funny, terrifying and totally relevant. I've wanted to read this book for ages but I've never been able to get my hands on it. I really enjoyed [b:Private Games|11343348|Private Games (Private, #3)|James Patterson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1498199246s/11343348.jpg|16272568], which was about London 2012 so I knew this one would hopefully be as good focusing on Rio 2016. I really enjoyed it.
It was terrifyingly relevant with Brazil's social divide at the epicentre of this book and this is when the Private series is at its best. My favourite will forever be [b:Private Berlin|14781219|Private Berlin (Private, #5)|James Patterson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1340758912s/14781219.jpg|20434290] because that is clearly set in Germany and the plot is driven around that. The Games is absolutely the same. Intertwining two plots, which are focused on the same matter but offer different and terrifying outcomes. It was very morally interesting.
I don't know why I'm not giving it 5*. I'm honestly not sure but there's something missing and I have no idea what that is.
Anyway, thank you Patterson. I'm off to read the next one.
krystlekouture's review against another edition
2.0
Disappointed in this one, and I usually love James Patterson. Predictable and not about the Olympics at all.
paul_gibson's review against another edition
2.0
2 stars - unfortunately, another average storyline churned out by a big-name US author, excruciatingly blatant product placement, shallow characters. I won’t be rushing back to a JP book, will add him to the list of authors to avoid: Clive Cussler et al