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Cobalt Blue by Matthew Reilly

bookbuddy2313's review against another edition

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4.0

Good matthew reilly book, something different to his usual

sah1's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

sincebeta's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

i_own_a_book's review against another edition

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2.0

A quick read but I could have been doing literally anything else with that time…. It’s just so lame? Reads like a high school boy wrote it. Also unnecessarily adds the character trait that the ‘bad guy’ regularly threatens women with sexual violence, no thanks.

esshgee's review against another edition

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2.0

As much as I usually enjoy reading a Matthew Reilly book, this one is definitely not for me

lachlan_steele's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

oscarlavista's review against another edition

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1.0

I don't think Matthew Reilly has ever spoken to a gay person in his life.

dbrhplcd's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

Matthew I just can't quit you.

Thoroughly convinced that Reilly has never met a gay man before – the portrayal of GG probably shit me off the most. Also why is the MC not more upset that her entire family has been killed in the past like 2 hours.

The flashbacks also became thoroughly overused. It was like a bad sitcom episode where the scene ripples.

The most interesting character was the evil brother, Cobalt Black. I really thought Reilly was gonna give us this epic twist where he ends up being the main antagonist instead of the evil Russians. But I should have known better. The lines are too clear. Everything is black and white.

kelkelau's review against another edition

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adventurous funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

mrspoonzs's review

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adventurous dark fast-paced

3.5