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fotoshopguy52's review against another edition
5.0
I thoroughly enjoy David Baldacci's writing, and this book was no exception. I found the premise to be quite interesting, as were the characters involved in the story. While the protagonist A. Shaw is somewhat of an unusual and unsympathetic hero, he is rather like an ugly dog that you just can't help but like. The story itself was fast paced and maintained my interest throughout - my only regret is that Mr. Baldacci does not see fit at this time to continue the series. Overall, a very enjoyable read.
marsetta's review against another edition
3.0
Its probably more of a 3.5 book. Can't quite give it a 4
words_inbold's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Tengo que decir que este libro me sorprendió gratamente. En general, no leo libros de esta temática y no sabía si me iba a gustar.
Alas! Me gustó bastante el tema principal y los personajes. El personaje principal es un bruto jajaja pero me calló bien. Me gustó el juego entre el espionaje y el pseudoromance que se desarrolla.
Me mantuvo entretenida y está super bien escrito.
Alas! Me gustó bastante el tema principal y los personajes. El personaje principal es un bruto jajaja pero me calló bien. Me gustó el juego entre el espionaje y el pseudoromance que se desarrolla.
Me mantuvo entretenida y está super bien escrito.
afox98's review against another edition
3.0
I'd give this 3 1/2 stars if I could. Not quite good enough for 4, but a riveting enough story that I feel like it deserves more than 3. The book describes how 2 different groups are going after the same guy, for 2 different reasons, and how that messes up, and then strengthens each group's mission. Some people have complained about the horrific violence in chapter 37 in the torture scene, and I have to admit, it turned my stomach too. I don't remember such graphic violence ever being in a Baldacci book, but it definitely got the point across about how evil the bad guy really was. I like the main character in this series, Shaw, even though I don't really know much about him yet, and I like his banter with his boss/associate, Frank. I'll probably keep reading the series.
tomadavis53's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
rwarner's review against another edition
3.0
Fun read, but you just can't believe this stuff: protagonists who eat desserts, drink beer and wine, yet haven't an ounce of fat, move like cats, and never worry about making the rent payment or cleaning out the garbage disposal. A villain who is 100% evil, completely ruthless and unfeeling, yet integrates seamlessly into society--and who purposely gives his adversaries opportunities to escape or to kill him, instead of simply eliminating them. A hero whose fatal flaw is to be too self-sacrificing. Plot twists that depend on inside men being given the opportunity to save the day at the precise moment when all is lost. This is a guilty-pleasure page turner that can provide respite from serious reading.
cindypager's review against another edition
3.0
I found this second A. Shaw story a bit more gruesome than the first but that was due to the villain that was being pursued.
The most interesting aspect of the book, for me, was that Shaw wasn't the only one in pursuit. Another group, out of London, had different but equally strong reasons for pursuing this villain.
It's very touch and go as to who will dominate... the bad guy they're after knows no end to his cruelty.
Katie James, from book 1, resurfaces... in a very dangerous way.
The most interesting aspect of the book, for me, was that Shaw wasn't the only one in pursuit. Another group, out of London, had different but equally strong reasons for pursuing this villain.
It's very touch and go as to who will dominate... the bad guy they're after knows no end to his cruelty.
Katie James, from book 1, resurfaces... in a very dangerous way.
emp1234's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Listened to this one right after #1 in the series. Ron McLarty read both and was very good. I like this one a little better than The Whole Truth.