whatbluethings 's review for:

The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum
5.0

Wow! I love the movies and nothing will ever change that, but this book was amazing. They're completely different stories, so don't expect to know the ending before you start the book. The main plot device is the same, that Jason Bourne has amnesia. The only other similarities between the book and movie include character names and locations.

This book was the best in each genre - spy, crime, thriller.

The only problem I have with it is that the love interest is a bit shallow. I understand her initial faith in him, but not her love. This doesn't take away from the story at all, though.

Robert Ludlum is one of the best authors I've read; he kept me engaged for over 500 pages - beginning to end.

I cannot recommend this book enough!