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linaru's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing book. I have read it few times.
Full review to come
Full review to come
karinlib's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book, but at times it just seemed too long.
kmk42's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-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? Yes
3.5
woody1881's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent book! I am very glad it was recommended to me by a friend. Demille is a great author that has created a likable character in John Corey. I just finished a series by Charlie Huston and this character is very similar and enjoyable. I have a new series to read!!!
the_enobee's review against another edition
3.0
Parts of Plum Island were excellent, and some parts were so-so. But the overarching issue with this book was the fact the MC is a total !@#$!#@head. I can't think of a single redeeming quality, and I'm glad he blames himself because he did cause bad things to happen.
The writing was adequate, and the stories behind the Plum Island research facility and the history of the area were fascinating and made for a great story. The MC really did drag this down for me, and it almost feels like a missed opportunity with this novel. Oh well, can't win 'em all. Also, please let's don't pretend that Budweiser is actually beer.
The writing was adequate, and the stories behind the Plum Island research facility and the history of the area were fascinating and made for a great story. The MC really did drag this down for me, and it almost feels like a missed opportunity with this novel. Oh well, can't win 'em all. Also, please let's don't pretend that Budweiser is actually beer.
somos_o_que_lemos's review against another edition
4.0
Foi o meu primeiro contacto com o autor e consigo perceber porque é que é um dos autores mais lidos do mundo. O thriller é bastante inteligente e intenso. O autor consegue construir as personagens de maneira muito interessante.
Apesar de achar que há partes muito densas e demasiado descritivas, percebo que o autor pretende que nos sintamos parte da história.
Apesar de achar que há partes muito densas e demasiado descritivas, percebo que o autor pretende que nos sintamos parte da história.
shirlee2024's review against another edition
3.0
The first time I read a book by Nelson DeMille, I was charmed by the narrator's wise-ass dialogue. After a few books, it grew stale, though, and it had been years since I'd picked up another. This time I found it so annoying that I almost gave up. But the plot was good and different. So if a constant smart mouth doesn't bother you, I can recommend this book, and that's why I gave it three stars. I hope this experience stays with me for a few years, though, so that I stay away from this author.
corvids_feather's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-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
3.5
I had a hard time with this story because I found the main character John Corey to be unlikeable. The plot itself was fun and decently paced but the romance was underdeveloped and unfocused.