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A review by marcus_bines
In Cold Blood by Mark Dawson
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
If you want a military spy thriller that has plenty of action and features the names of lots of different weapons and vehicles very precisely, look no further. But if you want some character depth alongside, you're in the wrong place.
Beatrix Rose is a highly capable spy in hiding, whose personal mission to kill a bunch of traitors from her past overlaps with the fate of a group of hostages taken by Somali pirates. Action ensues. Dawson gives us a lot of descriptions of the different African settings, and makes sure we know EXACTLY which weapon every character is wielding, which I found quite tiresome, I've got to say. But maybe people who love this kind of book want that. That's fine, but it isn't for me. I'll let those people enjoy the rest of the series.
Beatrix Rose is a highly capable spy in hiding, whose personal mission to kill a bunch of traitors from her past overlaps with the fate of a group of hostages taken by Somali pirates. Action ensues. Dawson gives us a lot of descriptions of the different African settings, and makes sure we know EXACTLY which weapon every character is wielding, which I found quite tiresome, I've got to say. But maybe people who love this kind of book want that. That's fine, but it isn't for me. I'll let those people enjoy the rest of the series.