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deltron's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
hellified's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
flintsloveofbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Reread. While I’m enjoying the tv adaptation very much (especially the perfect casting of Jeff Bridges) there are still parts I love that only belong in the book.
jbrito's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
beq3's review against another edition
2.0
This was disappointing. The bones of a vg story are there but the delivery is wooden and pedestrian, the relationships unrealistic and unlikely with no emotional element at all conveyed to the reader.
The set up for Zoe and the old man's relationship is ridiculous. I don't think there's a woman on the planet that would behave as she did. It just did not ring true at all. There's a reveal later on that goes some what to justifying why she did what she did but it's given v late, not developed or explored or returned to in any way.
So characterization v poor, no emotional resonance to the narrative, plot itself I enjoyed and it kept me reading. The end was satisfying if also a bit unrealistic. So many coincidences. However a lot of books like this rely on that so I wouldn't be too hard on it for that.
Actually, I bet the tv series is better, the actors would bring life to the people in the story.
The set up for Zoe and the old man's relationship is ridiculous. I don't think there's a woman on the planet that would behave as she did. It just did not ring true at all. There's a reveal later on that goes some what to justifying why she did what she did but it's given v late, not developed or explored or returned to in any way.
So characterization v poor, no emotional resonance to the narrative, plot itself I enjoyed and it kept me reading. The end was satisfying if also a bit unrealistic. So many coincidences. However a lot of books like this rely on that so I wouldn't be too hard on it for that.
Actually, I bet the tv series is better, the actors would bring life to the people in the story.
duparker's review against another edition
4.0
Great pace and intensity, with the story, the characters and the overall plot is very well written. I can see why this was translated into a television series. The vibe of the story and the variety of acts and actions is smartly presented. I like that the characters who change names, embrace the change and assimilate that character with no real regard for what was left behind.
seaclauss's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
gimpyknee's review against another edition
2.0
All downhill once Zoe's past (ridiculous) is revealed. Two stars for the dogs Dave and Carol.
zare_i's review against another edition
5.0
I love stories of aged spies that are trying to live through their pension without being molested by former employers. And then they start getting targeted just for being alive which spells doom for whomever is targeting them.
Won't go into details [because I dont want to spoil anything] but if you like A J Quinell works or adventures of Matt Helm this one is not to be missed.
Highly recommended.
Won't go into details [because I dont want to spoil anything] but if you like A J Quinell works or adventures of Matt Helm this one is not to be missed.
Highly recommended.