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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
I am a fan of the Bourne movies, but it’s probably been at least five years since I saw them. So, while reading this book, I was constantly surprised at what was happening and at all the twists and turns that the story takes!
At first, I thought I didn’t remember the movie correctly, but eventually, I realized that the book was just so different from the movie. There are so many more exciting plot points, characters, and relationships that I’m surprised the movies go by the same name.
Overall, I enjoyed the book, but its age or maybe the authors writing experience shows; it was hard to follow and not very engaging at times. Another way to put it: it was more exciting and intricate than the movies but less entertaining at times. I'm glad I read it, but I’m not sure if I'll read more Bourne books.
At first, I thought I didn’t remember the movie correctly, but eventually, I realized that the book was just so different from the movie. There are so many more exciting plot points, characters, and relationships that I’m surprised the movies go by the same name.
Overall, I enjoyed the book, but its age or maybe the authors writing experience shows; it was hard to follow and not very engaging at times. Another way to put it: it was more exciting and intricate than the movies but less entertaining at times. I'm glad I read it, but I’m not sure if I'll read more Bourne books.
I will admit I did watch the movie first. the good thing is the two wildly diverge. but this is defiantly a page turner.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Do not hate me. I love the movie. But somehow the book is too heavy for me to read. There is too many blow by blow fighting scene that makes me lose interest. And as a result I lose the plot. But the concept of amnesia spy/ soldier is very interesting. How Jason Bourne is fighting for his life, his memory and his moral.
Just ok. Not a very believable story. Didn’t like the inner dialogue writing. A lot of assumptions by characters that always seem to be correct. Behavior of main female character not even close to believable.
For me this might be one of those rare times when the movie was better than the book, a fact which I pretty much figured out with the first paragraph from Chapter One:
So, yeah, it's a bit, ummm... wordy? pretentious?
I picked this up after seeing it on a best thrillers ever list, and after a friend said he had read the trilogy. For me, this was an okay book; the level of suspense was moderate, but I just couldn't get over the language, and I don't think I'll bother with the sequels.
I'll have to update my comments after watching the movie again.
The trawler plunged into the angry swells of the dark, furious sea like an awkward animal trying desperately to break out of an impenetrable swamp. The waves rose to goliathan heights, crashing into the hull with the power of raw tonnage; the white sprays caught in the night sky cascaded downward over the deck under the force of the night wind. Everywhere there were the sounds of inanimate pain, wood straining against wood, ropes twisting, stretched to the breaking point. The animal was dying.
So, yeah, it's a bit, ummm... wordy? pretentious?
I picked this up after seeing it on a best thrillers ever list, and after a friend said he had read the trilogy. For me, this was an okay book; the level of suspense was moderate, but I just couldn't get over the language, and I don't think I'll bother with the sequels.
I'll have to update my comments after watching the movie again.
This book averages nearly four stars, at over 300,000 ratings, because the final (roughly) seventh of the book was quite good. Portions one through six however, were less than special.
Marie falls in love with a man she only knows as a killer who saved her from a hideous experience. She constantly tells herself to leave Jason behind but never does. The relationship between the two characters is frankly contrived. It merely serves to give the author, and Bourne, answers neither have to work terribly hard to develop. As she becomes fundamental to the narrative, the entire story is fraught with 'fantastic' garbage.
The use of flashbacks are also pivotal. In my opinion, the author plugged them into the narration oddly, almost forcefully. While the abrupt flashbacks aren't universally jarring, though that was likely the desired effect, the result was regular confusion rather than visceral immersion.
The film is far superior storytelling. Though, I am grateful Ludlum gave the world such an interesting premise.
Marie falls in love with a man she only knows as a killer who saved her from a hideous experience. She constantly tells herself to leave Jason behind but never does. The relationship between the two characters is frankly contrived. It merely serves to give the author, and Bourne, answers neither have to work terribly hard to develop. As she becomes fundamental to the narrative, the entire story is fraught with 'fantastic' garbage.
The use of flashbacks are also pivotal. In my opinion, the author plugged them into the narration oddly, almost forcefully. While the abrupt flashbacks aren't universally jarring, though that was likely the desired effect, the result was regular confusion rather than visceral immersion.
The film is far superior storytelling. Though, I am grateful Ludlum gave the world such an interesting premise.
To much hitting woman without comeuppance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse
mysterious
reflective
tense
This was a long and very detailed read. I can’t say I loved it or that I was enthralled at any point, but I was definitely intrigued and compelled to keep reading throughout.
For most of the book, this is not a fast-paced thriller. It’s often slow, introspective, and covering massive amounts of information. But there are bursts of action and thrilling scenes of spy craft and fighting for survival.
I enjoyed it enough to consider reading on in the series.
For most of the book, this is not a fast-paced thriller. It’s often slow, introspective, and covering massive amounts of information. But there are bursts of action and thrilling scenes of spy craft and fighting for survival.
I enjoyed it enough to consider reading on in the series.