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gadrake's review against another edition
4.0
Found the following description for "Adventure Fiction" and thought it applies to this novel well, even though I originally classed it as a suspense novel.
"...a tale that places the hero in nearly constant peril while dealing with nearly constant chaos.
Adventure fiction absolutely requires a villain. And your readers will expect this villain to have a serious and negative effect on your hero. The hero in an adventure story usually has everything thrown at him all of the time. He has to rely on his skills and wits to get him out of any situation..."
This is an adrenaline pumping fast read with constantly evolving danger. There are a lot of characters & alliances to keep track of. Hint of romance but nothing overt (not even a kiss), but lots of people get hurt. While there are twists, most were a bit obviously foreshadowed.
just_jill09's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
suomisals's review against another edition
3.0
Overall, just "meh".
After finishing it, I have no desire to read the series.
After finishing it, I have no desire to read the series.
leventmolla's review against another edition
2.0
The book cover for this book claims that it is a combination of the Da Vinci Code and Bourne Identity. In a sense yes, but 2nd class versions of both. A bit of disappointment....
vicky715's review against another edition
4.0
The Book of Spies reminds me of a Dan Brown book, but better written. For centuries scholars, fortune hunters, and even the Vatican have searched for Ivan the Terrible's Library of Gold, a real famed, historical, lost library. The book centers around several characters' search for the library, motivated by friends and family linked in some way to it, and the extreme lengths the book club now in posession of the library will go to in order to keep it hidden. It's fast-paced, as a thriller should be, and has some interesting historical info besides. Overall a fun read that I'd definitely recommend.
As for the audiobook format I listened to: Kate Reading is a fantastic narrator! I've listened to several other books she's narrated, and she's so good that I now sometimes seek out books she's read. I'm glad she narrated this one, because that search lead me to a great story!
As for the audiobook format I listened to: Kate Reading is a fantastic narrator! I've listened to several other books she's narrated, and she's so good that I now sometimes seek out books she's read. I'm glad she narrated this one, because that search lead me to a great story!
beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
Eva Blake was sent to prison for the murder of her husband.
Tucker Anderson works for the CIA. He is interested in locating the Library of Gold. It was rumored that Ivan the Terrible buried this impressive collection of books from Poetry to Aristophanes under the Kremlin. Many people searched for it but never found it. Recently a book titled The Book of Spies appeared in a museum in London, England. The Book of Spies supposed came from the Library of Gold.
Tucker offers Eva a deal. If she locates the true destination of the Library of Gold and she walks out of prison with her record wiped clean. It is too good of an offer for Eva to pass up.
Judd Ryder has been hired by Anderson to keep an eye on Eva and make sure she accomplishes her mission. It is easier said then done, if Judd can stay alive. Can he and Eva stay one step ahead of the men who are after them?
The Book of Spies will have you on the edge of your seat! I am almost embarrassed to admit that I have never read anything by Ms. Lynds until now. For a fan of mystery thrillers this is sad. Lucky, I will be rectifying this problem very soon. I devoured this book. I can’t remember the last time I sat down and really enjoyed a spy novel. The Book of Spies is Ms. Lynds first spy novel in a brand new series. Eva and Judd fit together like two puzzle pieces. They fed off each other’s intelligence and abilities that the other one possessed. You better put in your running shoes as Eva and Judd will have you racing across the pond in full speed. Also beware the many twists and turns along the way. The Book of Spies is not to be missed!
Tucker Anderson works for the CIA. He is interested in locating the Library of Gold. It was rumored that Ivan the Terrible buried this impressive collection of books from Poetry to Aristophanes under the Kremlin. Many people searched for it but never found it. Recently a book titled The Book of Spies appeared in a museum in London, England. The Book of Spies supposed came from the Library of Gold.
Tucker offers Eva a deal. If she locates the true destination of the Library of Gold and she walks out of prison with her record wiped clean. It is too good of an offer for Eva to pass up.
Judd Ryder has been hired by Anderson to keep an eye on Eva and make sure she accomplishes her mission. It is easier said then done, if Judd can stay alive. Can he and Eva stay one step ahead of the men who are after them?
The Book of Spies will have you on the edge of your seat! I am almost embarrassed to admit that I have never read anything by Ms. Lynds until now. For a fan of mystery thrillers this is sad. Lucky, I will be rectifying this problem very soon. I devoured this book. I can’t remember the last time I sat down and really enjoyed a spy novel. The Book of Spies is Ms. Lynds first spy novel in a brand new series. Eva and Judd fit together like two puzzle pieces. They fed off each other’s intelligence and abilities that the other one possessed. You better put in your running shoes as Eva and Judd will have you racing across the pond in full speed. Also beware the many twists and turns along the way. The Book of Spies is not to be missed!
gaderianne's review against another edition
3.0
I would really give this one a 3.5 if I could.
A few years ago I reviewed The Last Spymaster by Gayle Lynds and wasn't sure I would follow up with other books by her. I picked this one up from my parent's house and was pleasantly surprised to find I liked it. It is about Ivan the Great's lost library (The Library of Gold) and the secret organization that runs it.
Murder. Mystery. Terrorism. It certainly was a page turner...and not a plot I expected about a hidden away library. A quick, entertaining read!
A few years ago I reviewed The Last Spymaster by Gayle Lynds and wasn't sure I would follow up with other books by her. I picked this one up from my parent's house and was pleasantly surprised to find I liked it. It is about Ivan the Great's lost library (The Library of Gold) and the secret organization that runs it.
Murder. Mystery. Terrorism. It certainly was a page turner...and not a plot I expected about a hidden away library. A quick, entertaining read!
ottoj's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed this book. It reminded me of a cross between DaVinci Code and National Treasure. There were also many twists in the plot
maddox22's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0