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vkaz's review
3.0
Exciting and improbable escapist thriller about a gang of misfits who investigate government conspiracies. Here The Camel Club uncovers a post- 9-11 plot by elements within the U.S. intelligence to recruit middle eastern terrorists to enact their secret agenda. The characters aren't very believable, but they're quirky and interesting. The tension and escalating plot really do keep you reading to the last of the 700-odd pages. This is probably the second thriller I've ever read. It was fun, if a little hyperbolic.
megs80's review
2.0
It took entirely too long for this plot to get even remotely in. I do not feel compelled to read any of the other book in this series.
shirlee2024's review against another edition
3.0
Thriller and page-turner. Introduction to a group of characters who reappear in later thrillers, so good background.
badwolffan's review against another edition
3.0
Hard to stay invested and downright dumb in places, but I want to know Oliver Stone and the end is worth it.
pgck's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
lcoverosey's review against another edition
3.0
The mysterious group of misfits are fun to get to know. Ending seemed contrived.....
iheartrice's review against another edition
3.0
Great. I love that this book took place in the DC metro area - I knew all the streets, buildings, restaurants, etc.
fotoshopguy52's review against another edition
4.0
While I truly enjoyed the first book of the Camel Club series, the ending became rather "Hollywoodish" for my tastes, and as a result, I felt I had to downgrade my rating (I'm still torn between 4 and 4 and 1/2 stars). Regardless, if you enjoy the Espionage and Intrigue Genre, you would most likely find the book to be gripping and fast-paced throughout, with interesting characters, and a well-developed story line. As usual Mr. Baldacci's writing is top notch, and if the ending had not been so fantastical, it could well have been a 5 star read.
retiredlibrarylady's review against another edition
4.0
Dated but interesting. I like Baldacci and thrillers; this one kept me guessing (usually incorrectly) right to the end. I liked the good guys and found at least some of the bad guys complicated.