Reviews

Gideon's War by Howard Gordon

jakewritesbooks's review

1.0

When the author is billed as the executive producer of 24, I don't know what one should reasonably expect besides some cheap thrills. Gordon's debut effort provides that and so much more. Sexism is there ("As the water cascaded over her naked body, Kate realized that this was the first time she had been naked near a man in two years."). Islamophobia too (insurgents are consistently referred to as "jihadis" and not the more appropriate title of "insurgents"). Not to mention a very predictable plot that came to a yawn-inducing conclusion. My fault really for expecting more.

scknitter's review

4.0

Gideon Davis is a UN peacekeeper who has spent his career denouncing violence in any form. When he is told he has 24 hours to bring in his rouge spy brother before his brother is killed he still thinks he will be able to negotiate his safety and justice will prevail. Being chased through jungles of SE Asia by various militant groups and trying to prevent terrorists from blowing up a deep water oil rig soon dispel those beliefs. Thrill a minute action that one would expect from an executive producer of 24 won’t disappoint.