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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
A good quick read by a very talented storyteller. "Split Second" is the beginning of another Baldacci storyline called the "King and Maxwell Series". Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are two disgraced Secret Service Agents whos presidential candidate's both were either killed or kidnapped. Through an elaborately connected chain of events, though not seeming at the time, Maxwell and King team up to discover who is responsible for the conspiracy. Admittedly, I like Baldacci's later "Camel Club Series" much, much better. This was an engaging read, and maybe I shouldn't be so quick to compare it after having only read the first book of the series, but I thought even the first book of the Camel Club storyline was superbly written and meticulously plotted. Though not hard too hard to follow, I thought the intricacies of the conspiracy in this book were a bit overdone. But, still a good read nevertheless.
It was indeed a great read. My thoughts about the book are mentioned in the following blogpost
https://thoughtsofvenus.wordpress.com/2021/01/19/king-and-maxwell-series-by-david-baldacci-1/
https://thoughtsofvenus.wordpress.com/2021/01/19/king-and-maxwell-series-by-david-baldacci-1/
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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:
Complicated
I listened to the audio version. It could have been a lot better if the narrator actually paused for a half second or so between chapters. I was lost several times wondering how so-and-so just appeared out of nowhere.
My first book of Baladacci's and I really enjoyed it. Not bloody and gritty like Sandford but a good plot with good characters. Kept me interested all the way through.
Scott Brick does a great job narrating the audio version.
I'll definitely keep listening to the series.
Scott Brick does a great job narrating the audio version.
I'll definitely keep listening to the series.
This novel started out a little slow and confusing. I was lost in the quantity of characters, multiple locations, and hasty transitions. One quarter of the way in, I was about to give up. I convinced myself to continue, since it had been so highly recommended to me. Suddenly, I got into the groove of things and found myself thinking about this book constantly when I wasn't reading it. I was hooked and drank it up like it was a delicious margarita. Not only is this book a definite read for those of you who love suspense, but it's got me hooked on the series. I can't wait to read more from Baldacci!
I was enjoying this book so much to start with that I ordered the second in the series, but now I'm not convinced this was a good idea. By midway through I began to lose focus, possibly because of the number of characters who seemed to be involved. In fairness to the author, I should say it's entirely possible that the fault lay with me,: reading when I was too tired perhaps or simply when I had something else on my mind. Either way, the main characters were engaging but the plot a little too drawn out for my liking. All that aside, I feel mean only giving this 3 stars as a mediocre Baldacci is better than some other authors' best. So I'll wait a few weeks then see how I fare with book two....
Again, love this author's brain and plot ideas, as well as the fact that I can often figure out what is going on but never feel fully secure until the end. Some parts are action movie ridiculous but still enjoyed this.