Reviews

The 14th Colony by Steve Berry

mschaefer27's review against another edition

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

dustfrmpluto's review

adventurous informative mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

duparker's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 Stars. So, the synopsis might be a tad misleading, but not to the detriment of the story. The flow was enjoyable and had that true thriller feel to it. I am not sure how many new characters I want to had added to the team. At this point it might be beyond the set up of the series. I also hope that maybe there can be a bit more international aspect to the next book.

What really does Canada have to do with the story, by the way?

johnbreeden's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 Stars. This novel just didn't click for me. As always, it was a fun and exciting ride, but certain things never quite tied together. The connection of the story to the 14th colony never quite achieved the explanation that I was expecting throughout the book. It seems that entire section was a separate history lesson that only fit in as a part of the society's history. The journal was the only valuable part of that lesson. Just not as good as past adventures. I will still be moving on to the next.

wonder_kinder's review against another edition

5.0

another fun installment in the Cotton Malone series. interesting melding of cold war conspiracy with constitutional amendments and current events.

alex_renee_is_reading_away's review against another edition

1.0

The description made it sound promising. What a disappointment. This has been the worse book I've read in years. The book dragged out unnecessarily longer than needed and multiple plot points that don't make sense. Why wouldn't all the bombs be turned on? Oh that's too logical for this book. All the twists were obvious, how this is the eleventh book in a series blows my mind.

As this was a book on tape the reader did a very poor job in creating distinct voices for each character and would start sounding like another character when talking as another.

kathiej's review against another edition

4.0

I read this after "Hamilton" by Chernow. Interesting connection between the two and the Society of Cincinnati(s).

gbdill's review against another edition

4.0

Good book. A little drawn out. But, a lot of non-stop action and adventure. Taking you places from the Vatican, to the USSR, to Siberia, to Canada, and to the US. With a bit of a political twist and colonial-era American history thrown in. Keeps you guessing almost until the very end, though I figured it out pretty early on. Overall, a fun and entertaining read. Don't look for the mistakes (there are some) but just enjoy it. Looking forward to reading more Steve Berry's "Cotton Malone" series books.

michelereise's review against another edition

5.0

Yet another Steve Berry/Cotton Malone book that kept my interest from the first page to the last. I think my favorite is always the writer's note at the end that tells just how much of the book is actual fact. Of course, after meeting Mr. Berry in Fort Knox a few weeks ago I already had some clues to the accuracy of this book.

No spoilers but I will admit that I wanted the book to end differently but heroes have to be heroes no matter what we lowly readers desire. Still a fan and am already looking forward to the 2017 adventure.

socorrobaptista's review against another edition

4.0

Uma narrativa cheia de mistérios, suspense, confusão política, e fatos históricos, muito interessante.