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robdabear's review against another edition
4.0
This book is probably what began my fascination with adult action-themed books. Recommended by my dad when I was home sick from school and had nothing to do, I picked up this book and was hooked all the way to the end.
By Robert Ludlum, also the author of the Jason Bourne series, I really loved the descriptive writing and action packed chapters. The plot frequently had me guessing until the very end, and I was suprised by the outcome. I have to say, I really like this book. It moves at a fast pace that remains easy to understand, and keeps you guessing, making the book more enjoyable.
By Robert Ludlum, also the author of the Jason Bourne series, I really loved the descriptive writing and action packed chapters. The plot frequently had me guessing until the very end, and I was suprised by the outcome. I have to say, I really like this book. It moves at a fast pace that remains easy to understand, and keeps you guessing, making the book more enjoyable.
jaxboiler's review against another edition
3.0
This was a filler book for me that I got for free and I read when I didn't have anything checked out from the library. Overall it was decent. At times it grabbed me, other times it felt like it was dragging along.
rmardel's review against another edition
2.0
I have enjoyed many of Robert Ludlum's books. They are good, fast, entertaining reads. This one was completely pedestrian.
rimahsum's review against another edition
5.0
Even though the cover and the title of t he book may sound boring, and sound like 'just another James Bond, or more likely, Jason Bourne rip-off', think again.
I really wonder how and when does Robert Ludlum get the time to craft such details, research such intricacies, and write and envision such stories. They are a web of mystery upon thrillers! This is why I feel that the money I spent on this book, was worth it (especially since the book is 520 pages long!)
First of all, I finished reading this book on a bus from my university on the way back to the capital city. I finished it *just* before I stopped at my destination (Berjaya Times Square).
Throw the dice, or you won't be in the game.
There is a lot of crossing, double crossing, and triple crossings. And Genesis, oh how they finally found him out - it was epic. How the story ended, all the loose ends finally ending in one EPIC part - it was one of the most satisfying and well knotted reading.
I realize that ludlum tries to make the story as logical in its sequence as possible, describing of how a side action (i.e. an operative agent tasked to remove a target), prepares and plans. If it wasn't for these side paragraphs, some of us might scoff at how non-linear the story is.
Then we come to the parts on philosophy, on what 'The Bancroft Strategy' really is. It leads us to think - is it really, morally good? Idealistic action in its most literal sense?
The epilogue ending, - will leave a smile, and make you think - of what Batman once said: Either you die a hero, or live long enough to become the villain itself.
I can't say any more without revealing the spoilers, but rest assured, this is one tightly-knitted, well-researched, spy-rogue thriller story with a side romantic plot and father-to-son moments - novel that puts forth one philosophical argument that might influence you yourself of the effectiveness of the Bancroft Strategy.
I really wonder how and when does Robert Ludlum get the time to craft such details, research such intricacies, and write and envision such stories. They are a web of mystery upon thrillers! This is why I feel that the money I spent on this book, was worth it (especially since the book is 520 pages long!)
First of all, I finished reading this book on a bus from my university on the way back to the capital city. I finished it *just* before I stopped at my destination (Berjaya Times Square).
Throw the dice, or you won't be in the game.
There is a lot of crossing, double crossing, and triple crossings. And Genesis, oh how they finally found him out - it was epic. How the story ended, all the loose ends finally ending in one EPIC part - it was one of the most satisfying and well knotted reading.
I realize that ludlum tries to make the story as logical in its sequence as possible, describing of how a side action (i.e. an operative agent tasked to remove a target), prepares and plans. If it wasn't for these side paragraphs, some of us might scoff at how non-linear the story is.
Then we come to the parts on philosophy, on what 'The Bancroft Strategy' really is. It leads us to think - is it really, morally good? Idealistic action in its most literal sense?
The epilogue ending, - will leave a smile, and make you think - of what Batman once said: Either you die a hero, or live long enough to become the villain itself.
I can't say any more without revealing the spoilers, but rest assured, this is one tightly-knitted, well-researched, spy-rogue thriller story with a side romantic plot and father-to-son moments - novel that puts forth one philosophical argument that might influence you yourself of the effectiveness of the Bancroft Strategy.
khudson's review against another edition
5.0
A good suspense book that kept me guessing to the last page. It should be known, though, that I figured it out a chapter before they actually told me. But that's just because I'm awesome.
mon_noble's review against another edition
5.0
I could not put this book down! Loved everything about it! THe plot was masterful, the characters were stunning the betrayals and new connections were spectacular, and the ending was a HUGE SURPRISE! Twisty up until the very end! Loved how Erica was a strong female character, and how the male's were respectful of this!!
a_ender's review against another edition
One of the best Ludlum books. Read it for Belknap and the philosophy and genesis.
supatrey's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty fun read.
Dude needs to cut back on his use of the word "mordant," though. It's a nice word and it's not going anywhere. Pace yourself, bro.
Dude needs to cut back on his use of the word "mordant," though. It's a nice word and it's not going anywhere. Pace yourself, bro.
royemears's review against another edition
2.0
Familiar with the Bourne series I was interested to read The Bancroft Strategy, a book "prepared and edited for publication" after Ludlum's death. A good read, even though it didn't quite reach the intensity that might have been expected by a Bourne fan. Interestingly, it has a descriptive prose embedded in the frenetic pace of the action thriller genre. We follow the intriguingly named operative Belknap (a chip off the old Liberty bell?), as he pursues successive secretive intrigues to manipulate world events, and heroine Bancroft as she discover her wealthy family's involvement. Plenty of twists.
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