luv_2read's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
mikepage7176's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
For a navy SEAL he’s terrible at killing people.
It’s a decent enough plot, ludicrous as you expect in these things, but the writing is unrefined, the jokes aren’t funny, the banter isn’t fun, and the character decisions are often bizarre. Also, there little mystery to the plot as he gives you the answers before the question so it loses tension often. And as I said, he’s kind of terrible at stopping bad guys.
But it’s still fun enough.
For a navy SEAL he’s terrible at killing people.
It’s a decent enough plot, ludicrous as you expect in these things, but the writing is unrefined, the jokes aren’t funny, the banter isn’t fun, and the character decisions are often bizarre. Also, there little mystery to the plot as he gives you the answers before the question so it loses tension often. And as I said, he’s kind of terrible at stopping bad guys.
But it’s still fun enough.
andrewtobin's review against another edition
3.0
Mitch Rapp at the Winter Olympics.
Mitch Rapp is actually a really fun character, and one I enjoy - Scot Harvath... is interesting. There were some really good moments in this book, however, there are some strange and wasted moments. There are places where some action comes up and it reads more like a movie than a book - with the hero quickly dispatching the villains and then vanishing behind the bus.
It was an okay story, and while it stuck to the US it was fine - when he became an "international man of mystery and vengeance" it became a bit much and just felt like the story was dragging to its conclusion. Things started feeling more coincidence than earned.
I enjoyed it, but it wasn't one I would say anyone has to read.
Mitch Rapp is actually a really fun character, and one I enjoy - Scot Harvath... is interesting. There were some really good moments in this book, however, there are some strange and wasted moments. There are places where some action comes up and it reads more like a movie than a book - with the hero quickly dispatching the villains and then vanishing behind the bus.
It was an okay story, and while it stuck to the US it was fine - when he became an "international man of mystery and vengeance" it became a bit much and just felt like the story was dragging to its conclusion. Things started feeling more coincidence than earned.
I enjoyed it, but it wasn't one I would say anyone has to read.
lynnjones's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
abbie_az's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
madoherty93's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
ethannorwoodbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
kecb12's review against another edition
4.0
I'm hooked on Scot Harvath! Reading this book reminded me of the first time I read The Bourne Identity---I was amazed by Robert Ludlum's ability to draw me in and make some fairly complicated governmental details seem easy to understand and Brad Thor is no different. Of course there are times where Harvath's ability to press on through highly stressful and dangerous circumstances seems unbelievable, but the writing is so well done that it's easy as a reader to just say, "Well, maybe that's why I'm not a Navy SEAL" and carry on through the narrative. I am looking forward to seeing how Harvath's stories develop and whether or not he and Claudia stay together.