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muretski's review
5.0
Suspense, action, mystery all in one book
This keeps me up all night and in my toes
This keeps me up all night and in my toes
blackwolf1489's review
5.0
I LOVED THIS BOOK! It is the best suspense novel that I have read since "Angels and Demons" in 2005. It seriously keeps you guessing until the very last page. I hope to see more from this author in the future, especially more about Nadia Tesla because she's a character that I would like to get to know in more detail.
efabri123's review
1.0
I really wanted to like this book. It's rare that I become so disinterested that I can't even bring myself to finish. I got a little over halfway through but I was forcing myself. I found that I didn't care much for any of the characters, I couldn't identify with them and I wasn't sucked into the plot. I constantly felt like I was being strung along on a trip I tried my best to avoid. I hate bashing another author's work as I'm sure a lot of effort went into this as with any novel but it wasn't for me.
little_red_dragon's review
3.0
More than anything, The Boy from Reactor 4 is a look into Ukrainian culture and history, both in Ukraine and America. This backdrop makes for a startling read for anyone who's unfamiliar with this culture. The action is top-notch and the twists and turns will leave you gasping. Overall, it's very well-written.
But,
It's still a thoroughly enjoyable read and I'm looking forward to reading the next book.
But,
Spoiler
the prologue, which has Bobby playing hockey in America with Nadia as his guardian, gives away so much of the story that the tension isn't there. You know that everything is going to work out and the two of them will make it back to the States before you even meet Bobby. For me, that made the entire chase lose some interest, since there weren't really high stakes.It's still a thoroughly enjoyable read and I'm looking forward to reading the next book.
iconoclastthinker's review
4.0
A fantastic thriller with a unique heroine and a great, albeit large, cast of characters.
andrewbeverert's review
4.0
Good, fun thriller from a first-time author ill be looking for more from.
austinstorm's review
2.0
A globe-trotting thriller / adventure story. The setting helped to elevate the material - the Chernobyl details were the best part and had the most veracity. The central antagonist Victor is also great. The book moves well, especially once the action heats up. The protagonists are a little flat and underdeveloped, and the book frequently references a prior caper - perhaps the author is planning to write a prequel in addition to the sequel.
morepagesplease's review
3.0
Good, if unremarkable read. I did find the information about Chernobyl to be very interesting.