bbboeken's review against another edition
4.0
Het vervolg van _Infected_ gaat op eenzelfde élan verder. Ondertussen is de lezer echter geheel in de leefwereld van de protagonisten ondergedompeld, wat van dit boek --dat zich in sneltreinvaart laat lezen-- een heerlijk stukje ontspannende fictie maakt. Het boek valt zeker aan te raden --het is nodig om eerst het eerste boek (_Infected_ dus) te lezen.
marco5599's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
amber996's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book. I enjoyed the combination of action and science and the way characters reacted to the situations they where in. The short chapters made it quite difficult to put the book down, so it was a quick read.
trudilibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed this one - not as much as Infected, but it's still a rollicking, rousing read. For readers who like plot driven page-turners, you will definitely want to give Scott Sigler a try. Sigler has a very American sense of humor that reminds me a lot of Stephen King -- it's crass, downhome, good 'ol boy stuff, as opposed to high-brow, sophisticated wit. For example: "Donald Jewell ... did not feel good. Perhaps it was more accurate to say that he felt like a tainted can of boiled elephant ass." This line got me giggling so hard I had to put the book down for a minute. And there's lots of gems like that to look forward to.
Sigler does an amazing job of developing the relationship between the old and crusty CIA veteran Dew Phillips and the young, troubled, violent Perry Dawsey who is desperately trying to outrun his demons. For a book that's mostly action sequences, there are moments shared between these two men that are thoughtful and believable and cut to the heart of what motivates each man. The ass-whupping scene is not one I will forget soon either. Priceless!
Because it is a book that's largely comprised of one action scene after another, I found a few places a bit trying. Sigler goes the extra mile too and explains a lot of the science and technology details that drive the book -- so if you're a sci-fi geek, you'll love this. It made my eyes glaze over however.
Sigler does an amazing job of developing the relationship between the old and crusty CIA veteran Dew Phillips and the young, troubled, violent Perry Dawsey who is desperately trying to outrun his demons. For a book that's mostly action sequences, there are moments shared between these two men that are thoughtful and believable and cut to the heart of what motivates each man. The ass-whupping scene is not one I will forget soon either. Priceless!
Because it is a book that's largely comprised of one action scene after another, I found a few places a bit trying. Sigler goes the extra mile too and explains a lot of the science and technology details that drive the book -- so if you're a sci-fi geek, you'll love this. It made my eyes glaze over however.
furimbus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
salawson's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
zjswetlik's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
uncannyvalerie's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this story, and didn't expect it to follow the plot it did, which is always nice. [a:Scott Sigler|114504|Scott Sigler|http://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1280808608p2/114504.jpg] is definitely willing to take risks and make the hard choices with his characters.
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dlemos0313's review against another edition
Awesome sequel to Infected: A Novel, actually this is a lot better and that is saying a lot, since the first one was really good too. The story line is nothing new and it have been done many times before, but the way that it is delivered is what makes it great. I recommend this book and its prequel to any sci-fi lover out there, I guaranty you won't be disappointed.