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humatariq's review against another edition
4.0
Walk the Wire is the sixth book in Amos Decker series by the prolific David Baldacci. Decker is a FBI detective with a photographic memory (hyperthemesia). He also suffers from another medical condition i.e. synesthesia. In addition, he is also socially awkward.
Synesthesia is a neurological condition in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway (for example, hearing) leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway (such as vision). Simply put, when one sense is activated, another unrelated sense is activated at the same time. In Decker's case, he sees different colours around people, like he sees a blue colour around corpses.
In addition to Decker, this book also features Will Robie, a lead character from another Baldacci series. Robie is a CIA assassin. Two more associates of Robie, Jessica Reel and Blue Man are featured in this book. I loved the scenes featuring Robie and his associates. They had a different kind of energy.
In this book, Decker has been called in to find the killer of a young girl found murdered and autopsied in a remote town of North Dakota, USA. Accompanying Decker is his partner, Alex Jamison. He also bumps into his brother in law in this small town and discover some family secrets.
You may enjoy this book if you love global conspiracies, spies and assassins. This was a four star read for me. Baldacci has written better books in my opinion.
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Synesthesia is a neurological condition in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway (for example, hearing) leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway (such as vision). Simply put, when one sense is activated, another unrelated sense is activated at the same time. In Decker's case, he sees different colours around people, like he sees a blue colour around corpses.
In addition to Decker, this book also features Will Robie, a lead character from another Baldacci series. Robie is a CIA assassin. Two more associates of Robie, Jessica Reel and Blue Man are featured in this book. I loved the scenes featuring Robie and his associates. They had a different kind of energy.
In this book, Decker has been called in to find the killer of a young girl found murdered and autopsied in a remote town of North Dakota, USA. Accompanying Decker is his partner, Alex Jamison. He also bumps into his brother in law in this small town and discover some family secrets.
You may enjoy this book if you love global conspiracies, spies and assassins. This was a four star read for me. Baldacci has written better books in my opinion.
#bookreviews #bookreview #amosdecker #walkthewire #davidbaldacci
marijka's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
readingfar's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
jbrito's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
virgo1982's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
abbotsford1234's review against another edition
5.0
A story so good it requires another Baldacci duo as assistance. Yes folks it is that good.
mcentire's review against another edition
3.0
Was kinda boring. The story was so out there that it didn’t keep my attention like the previous books. Easy read but they all start to sound the same.
jazzijessi's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
Really good. Reread. Enjoying revisiting Amos Decker.
tsalagitiffany's review against another edition
3.0
I think I liked the first few Memory Man books, but the last few Baldacci books I've read have had ridiculous plots. Also, it drives me crazy how Decker refuses to tell anyone what's going on. I guess he's trying to make it suspenseful, but it's really annoying.
arjen9551's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0