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scottpm's review against another edition
3.0
Good but not great spy story. Not quite a thriller either. The main problem was the pacing, the story lagged. I enjoyed the characters and the story. It was suspenseful until the end.
cook_memorial_public_library's review against another edition
3.0
This spy thriller is written by a veteran of the British intelligence agency MI6 – it has the ring of authenticity and lots of plot twists!
Recommended by Andrea
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scottyb's review against another edition
1.0
Absolutely terrible. Cliches galore. Hilariously contrived dialogue. Horrible treatment of women. I would suggest no one read this book.
tinabaich's review against another edition
4.0
Spycatcher is the debut novel of Matthew Dunn, a former MI6 field officer. The main character is Will Cochrane, the top MI6 agent of his age. His MI6 handler assigns him to a joint MI6 / CIA mission to capture an Iranian terrorist mastermind code-named Megiddo. Megiddo is so masterful that only Cochrane has any hope of getting to him before he unleashes a monstrous attack. The mission soon becomes both personal and professional as Cochrane tracks Megiddo across Europe and to the U.S. while avoiding his own execution.
Matthew Dunn obviously has the expertise to create a realistic tale of international espionage. Luckily for the reader, he is also an excellent writer and weaves a compelling and heart racing narrative. Cochrane is a natural agent who follows his own instincts even when they run counter to his direct orders. The twists and turns kept me at the edge of my seat until the very end wondering if Will could really succeed in defeating Megiddo and his men with only his own wits and a small, out-manned band of American soldiers.
If you are a fan of thrillers, you will certainly love Spycatcher. Matthew Dunn has certainly made his mark on the genre, and I can’t wait to see what he gives us next.
http://iubookgirl.blogspot.com/2011/09/review-spycatcher.html
Matthew Dunn obviously has the expertise to create a realistic tale of international espionage. Luckily for the reader, he is also an excellent writer and weaves a compelling and heart racing narrative. Cochrane is a natural agent who follows his own instincts even when they run counter to his direct orders. The twists and turns kept me at the edge of my seat until the very end wondering if Will could really succeed in defeating Megiddo and his men with only his own wits and a small, out-manned band of American soldiers.
If you are a fan of thrillers, you will certainly love Spycatcher. Matthew Dunn has certainly made his mark on the genre, and I can’t wait to see what he gives us next.
http://iubookgirl.blogspot.com/2011/09/review-spycatcher.html
robinkit's review against another edition
2.0
here we go again sigh In a actionpacked, cliche of the year we see the thoughts and ruthlessness of our main character super-spy/supersoldier Will Cochrane. A man who is Spartan an agent so trained and skilled that only one shall bear the title and only in death shall there be a new Spartan. This agent fights to unravell a plot so evil that it will cause another world war.... But only after we falls in love with the first woman he sees in the book of course! Because who would by a spy book about an elite soldier if he didn't first lose his cool at the first whisp of a pretty face? I don't know! Do you?
But to serieus, I bought this book for a calculating, cool and machine like being doing what is necessary to keep the peace in the normal civilian world. Instead I got a main character who's dull, predictable and not that intressting. A guy who has spend his life in the military and then secret service but throws a temper tantrum as soon as a innocent is put in mild danger. It made me want to chuck the book across the room and never pick it up.
Would recommend this to no one.
But to serieus, I bought this book for a calculating, cool and machine like being doing what is necessary to keep the peace in the normal civilian world. Instead I got a main character who's dull, predictable and not that intressting. A guy who has spend his life in the military and then secret service but throws a temper tantrum as soon as a innocent is put in mild danger. It made me want to chuck the book across the room and never pick it up.
Would recommend this to no one.
kelly_lyn_yt's review against another edition
3.0
Will Cochran is very arrogant and thinks he is untouchable and the best when really he does get hurt and is very stupid. This seemed very unrealistic at times.
murks7's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
cdcsmith's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to love this book, but instead I just found it to be okay. I can suspend my disbelief like few others can, so that wasn't so much the issue. Instead my problem was the "romance" and the fact that I figured it out fairly early on. I can't say much more without giving it away. I did like the ending though. The very end. Reminded me a bit of Casablanca.
snowcrash's review against another edition
3.0
I am always on the lookout for spy novels. Doesn't matter much if it is in the realm of James Bond or authentic cold war spy epics. I'll try an author, looking for that right blend of tradecraft and romping through cities. Matthew Dunn was new to me when I came across him in the bookstore. I grab a stack with his name on it, as his background and main character fit the general bill.
For me, this first book by the author is just average. Some of the twists were evident before happening. The climax didn't cause me to scream at the book. It was more, oh yeah, that's right. As I said, it is his first book.
The main character is more towards James Bond than real. No toys here and the tradecraft works. It is just that he is superhuman in dealing with injury and fatigue. He is supposed to be Spartan, a guy who survived the selection process. He can do headshots at a 100 yards after running for a long time through snow and a busted shoulder. This is a book that doesn't have much for downtown for our heros. Spartan just takes a beating and keeps on ticking.
So with that type of character, there is a lot to like about him. He is cold, but hopes to one day to find a life without a gun. He empathizes with other characters, going out of his way to help them. He wants to do the right thing, but at times gets stuck overthinking things. He makes mistakes. So an interesting start.
I have a couple more in the series on deck. I feel that the author and character have a lot of potential. Now that I'm through the introduction and backstory, the next book is actually shorter than the first. That portends goodness.
For me, this first book by the author is just average. Some of the twists were evident before happening. The climax didn't cause me to scream at the book. It was more, oh yeah, that's right. As I said, it is his first book.
The main character is more towards James Bond than real. No toys here and the tradecraft works. It is just that he is superhuman in dealing with injury and fatigue. He is supposed to be Spartan, a guy who survived the selection process. He can do headshots at a 100 yards after running for a long time through snow and a busted shoulder. This is a book that doesn't have much for downtown for our heros. Spartan just takes a beating and keeps on ticking.
So with that type of character, there is a lot to like about him. He is cold, but hopes to one day to find a life without a gun. He empathizes with other characters, going out of his way to help them. He wants to do the right thing, but at times gets stuck overthinking things. He makes mistakes. So an interesting start.
I have a couple more in the series on deck. I feel that the author and character have a lot of potential. Now that I'm through the introduction and backstory, the next book is actually shorter than the first. That portends goodness.