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michaelfay's review against another edition
4.0
While I didn't like this as much as American Assassin, it was still a good read. Still very much enjoy the Mitch Rapp character, but was not as interested in the character development of his girlfriend and
lanica's review against another edition
4.0
This in one of the best Vince Flynn books! I loved that it got into Rapp's head, explained how things work within the team and showed the history of a lot of the relationships. I enjoyed the younger characters - knowing what they become in the their older age. Excellent write! Excellent read.
PERSONAL NOTE:
I was shocked to hear that Vince Flynn is fighting with Prostate Cancer in the acknowledgements, and I pray that he is able to win his battle. Good luck Mr. Flynn. You are surrounded by love.
PERSONAL NOTE:
I was shocked to hear that Vince Flynn is fighting with Prostate Cancer in the acknowledgements, and I pray that he is able to win his battle. Good luck Mr. Flynn. You are surrounded by love.
jecamp86's review against another edition
5.0
Sadly this was the last prequel novel the late great Vince Flynn wrote and it’s a shame because this and American Assassin are arguably my favorite Mitch Rapp novels and I would’ve loved to have seen more missions between here and Transfer of Power where Mitch first appeared. The performance is excellent and seeing Mitch take down Victor is a true highlight moment
thethirdcrouch's review
4.0
I'm giddy to know the aftermath of the ending but the bad guy is dead so no repercussions and humiliation for thsi person. I'm just a sucker for scenes shaming bad people! Anyway, Vince Flynn really is an easy read for me. I don't know if I just noticed it here, or maybe he'd improved in the other sequels, but he was little too descriptive in body movements here. It was not being attentive to detail but unnecessary details.
I hadn't read Mitch Rapp's series in the correct order and it doesn't really hinder from enjoying this page turner. The tension and action and mystery is well-balanced. The characters well-written even those side characters that if this is a TV series I would expect to see in the next season. I don't think they're players in the next books though.
One other thing that is interesting for me is how charming and likeable Rapp is. Jason Bourne wouldn't be if not for the movie. There's spmething abou how Rapp was written that it's Bond-esque but more vulnerable. Vulnerability. It probably is his asset as a character in a story. As of this moment I could think of Mr. Darcy. I couldn't pinpoint it yet but I'm pretty confident of the literary similarities.
I hadn't read Mitch Rapp's series in the correct order and it doesn't really hinder from enjoying this page turner. The tension and action and mystery is well-balanced. The characters well-written even those side characters that if this is a TV series I would expect to see in the next season. I don't think they're players in the next books though.
One other thing that is interesting for me is how charming and likeable Rapp is. Jason Bourne wouldn't be if not for the movie. There's spmething abou how Rapp was written that it's Bond-esque but more vulnerable. Vulnerability. It probably is his asset as a character in a story. As of this moment I could think of Mr. Darcy. I couldn't pinpoint it yet but I'm pretty confident of the literary similarities.
jbiro11's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
ashcash04's review against another edition
3.0
My husband picked this out to listen on a road trip. It was a rough start, but overall pretty good! I really enjoy the story line, and specifically Mitch Rapps story and background. With that being said, I don't think I will continue with the series, I just don't feel like listening or reading any more.
jacki_f's review against another edition
3.0
This is the the second prequel in the Mitch Rapp series, following on from American Assassin. That book was about Rapp's recruitment and training to become a clandestine assassin for the CIA. When this story kicks off, he is about to eliminate another US target, a Libyan terrorist who is visiting Paris. He breaks into the man's room and pumps a bullet into him as he sleeps. But almost immediately he realises that he's walked into a trap and that a team is lying in wait to assassinate him. Rapp is wounded in the ensuing gunfire but manages to escape. His orders are now to report in to the CIA, but not knowing who he can trust, he goes underground.
I was looking forward to reading this book, but I feel like it was just...okay. Not terrible, perfectly enjoyable, but lacking that relentless "go forward" momentum that keeps you wanting to turn the pages until the small hours. Somehow, Rapp's situation just never felt desperate enough. The tension wasn't really there. Whilst I enjoyed reading about how he outsmarts those superior to him, I never really had any doubt about how things would resolve themselves. Plus the ending is seriously super silly. If you plucked it off my bookshelf and asked me if it was worth reading, I'd probably just shrug - you could do better, you could do worse.
Having said that, I still think Rapp is a great character and I like the thought that goes into the way that he operates. I also really liked the french female detective who's tasked with investigating the hotel shooting spree. She makes a terrific, take-no-crap individual.
I was looking forward to reading this book, but I feel like it was just...okay. Not terrible, perfectly enjoyable, but lacking that relentless "go forward" momentum that keeps you wanting to turn the pages until the small hours. Somehow, Rapp's situation just never felt desperate enough. The tension wasn't really there. Whilst I enjoyed reading about how he outsmarts those superior to him, I never really had any doubt about how things would resolve themselves. Plus the ending is seriously super silly. If you plucked it off my bookshelf and asked me if it was worth reading, I'd probably just shrug - you could do better, you could do worse.
Having said that, I still think Rapp is a great character and I like the thought that goes into the way that he operates. I also really liked the french female detective who's tasked with investigating the hotel shooting spree. She makes a terrific, take-no-crap individual.
papidoc's review against another edition
3.0
Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rabb character is sort of a wannabe Ludlum creation. Not a bad action adventure, but not of the caliber of Ludlum’s or Clancy’s work. Mind candy, with a fast pace and lots of action…treadmill reading when something more serious isn’t possible.