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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
Enjoyed this one thoroughly. The characters were all very well described, I felt like I could see each one of them in vivid detail. Their personalities were unique too. Really liked the Czech's peculiar characteristics. Also got much more time spent with Victor the man, rather than just Victor the assassin.
I jumped into the middle of this series with book five. That book was an instant hit with me and since than, I can't get enough of Victor. When I get my hands on the latest book in this series, I can't read the book fast enough. Mr. Wood is one of my favorite authors. If you are a fan of a strong, male lead, great storylines, and plenty of kick ass action than, you need not look any further then this series. So pack your passport and strap in for the ride of your life!
Victor is the "Bryan Mills" of this series. You can't go wrong with this. If Victor is hunting you down and you live to tell about it. That is only because he let you survive. Additionally, beware a sister's scorn. Sisters, Maria and Heloise are two women that you don't want to piss off. They will slit your throat without blinking an eye.
As I said before, I can't read these books fast enough. There was so much action and killing happening but don't worry as the only thing you will get lost in is the story. In the end, Victor made have some out with some wear and tear but nothing that will keep him down for too long. Kill for Me punches you in the teeth will taking you on a roller coaster ride of action packed intensity!
Victor is the "Bryan Mills" of this series. You can't go wrong with this. If Victor is hunting you down and you live to tell about it. That is only because he let you survive. Additionally, beware a sister's scorn. Sisters, Maria and Heloise are two women that you don't want to piss off. They will slit your throat without blinking an eye.
As I said before, I can't read these books fast enough. There was so much action and killing happening but don't worry as the only thing you will get lost in is the story. In the end, Victor made have some out with some wear and tear but nothing that will keep him down for too long. Kill for Me punches you in the teeth will taking you on a roller coaster ride of action packed intensity!
I really liked the early books in this series but the last couple have left me cold. Also, why does a book set in Guatemala have a cover featuring a car on a train track in what looks like North America? Nothing in the cover relates even remotely to the plot. Weird.
Victor lands in the middle of a Guatamalen cartel feud between 2 sisters. One of them hires him to kill the other. Can he manage to do it before someone gets him?
This was quite slow and was very long and drawn out in places. It felt like there was too much description on things than getting into the story.
This was quite slow and was very long and drawn out in places. It felt like there was too much description on things than getting into the story.
This one was one of the best Victor stories in quite some time. So many twists and turns. If you haven't tried this series I strongly recommend it.
I thought this was released in November, but then I found out it already came out so I scrambled to read it, haha.
This novel is another great addition to the series, and like always, the author doesn't follow a set formula. Unlike the previous book, this one can be read as a stand-alone (but seriously, everyone should read the entire series because it's that good).
In the middle of the novel, I had to put the book down and wonder, "Why on earth do I like reading about Victor, who is such a terrible person?" Victor isn't exactly a bloodthirsty, murderous villain, but he's not a hero and definitely not a good guy. (He does have principles though.) The fact that readers can be sympathetic towards such a cold person like Victor, shows how good of a writer the author is. Like in the other novels, we get more little details about Victor's past. I really do hope we get a prequel somewhere, so readers can see what Victor was like before he became the hardened assassin he is now.
Unlike some of the other novels, this one didn't exactly have an overall tense, suspenseful tone. It's a good change, because we've been used to Victor being on the run or hindered by outside influences. Instead, we get to see what Victor is like when trying to complete a contract, and it's pretty cool to see all the different approaches/methods of assassination Victor considers, especially when he actually has choices and isn't forced to follow orders.
But of course, things don't go smoothly, and Victor has really bad luck in this novel, haha. But it's Victor, so expect some badass moments as he handles situations which go terribly wrong. The action scenes were as amazing as usual, with good description of how Victor fights his opponents. The author also explains things to readers with concise descriptions, so we don't get any info-dumps a lot of other thriller/action novels suffer from.
Joanna was an interesting addition to the novel, and I hope we see more of her in the next books! It was nice to see her influence on Victor, especially since Victor is, well, Victor.
The plot twists were great (then again, they always are), and even though I should have gotten a decent handle on Victor's personality after eight novels, I still get thrown off by some of the actions/choices he makes. He's a frightening enigma, and I can't wait to read more about him.
Also I forgot to mention how much I love Victor's deadpan (and sometimes dark) humor, which never fails to make me laugh.
This novel is another great addition to the series, and like always, the author doesn't follow a set formula. Unlike the previous book, this one can be read as a stand-alone (but seriously, everyone should read the entire series because it's that good).
In the middle of the novel, I had to put the book down and wonder, "Why on earth do I like reading about Victor, who is such a terrible person?" Victor isn't exactly a bloodthirsty, murderous villain, but he's not a hero and definitely not a good guy. (He does have principles though.) The fact that readers can be sympathetic towards such a cold person like Victor, shows how good of a writer the author is. Like in the other novels, we get more little details about Victor's past. I really do hope we get a prequel somewhere, so readers can see what Victor was like before he became the hardened assassin he is now.
Unlike some of the other novels, this one didn't exactly have an overall tense, suspenseful tone. It's a good change, because we've been used to Victor being on the run or hindered by outside influences. Instead, we get to see what Victor is like when trying to complete a contract, and it's pretty cool to see all the different approaches/methods of assassination Victor considers, especially when he actually has choices and isn't forced to follow orders.
But of course, things don't go smoothly, and Victor has really bad luck in this novel, haha. But it's Victor, so expect some badass moments as he handles situations which go terribly wrong. The action scenes were as amazing as usual, with good description of how Victor fights his opponents. The author also explains things to readers with concise descriptions, so we don't get any info-dumps a lot of other thriller/action novels suffer from.
Joanna was an interesting addition to the novel, and I hope we see more of her in the next books! It was nice to see her influence on Victor, especially since Victor is, well, Victor.
The plot twists were great (then again, they always are), and even though I should have gotten a decent handle on Victor's personality after eight novels, I still get thrown off by some of the actions/choices he makes. He's a frightening enigma, and I can't wait to read more about him.
Also I forgot to mention how much I love Victor's deadpan (and sometimes dark) humor, which never fails to make me laugh.
Very enjoyable. I like the way the story is _relatively_ unpredictable, with all the usual careful calculations from Victor :)
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
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Travel to Guatemala City
A funny thing happened with this book. I read it, totally loved it, had a feeling that the author would be like Indiana Jones, only to then meet him at Harrogate and find that he’s one of the nicest and funniest people out there. He also has a very nice collection of hats fyi.
Now this novel…..Very Tarantino and with as much grit and adventure than you can throw a stick at. Eighth in the Victor series and boy, these characters aren’t getting any nicer to like! However, they’re gripping to read about even if I did sweat with the violence added to the humidity of the Guatemala city setting. Setting is not a huge part of the story but it captures nicely a part of the world where gritty story lines and shadowy characters explore with an added sense of excitement.
Death and killings stalk the streets and the off beaten track here. Victor is in danger from the get go and the pace never lets up. He’s a dark horse that one -but he seems to develop to another level in this book as many scenes and scenarios seem more personal and inward looking. A gritty, fast-paced and gripping read. Too much here to review but one to read if you like your thrillers hard hitting, hot and humid and your characters emotionally and professionally complex.