simon0166's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
aspygirlsmom_1995's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
hollyg35's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
tehlanna's review
3.0
In this Puller novel, we learn more about the death of John and Robert’s mother, family secrets, and government experimentation.
chaudharykapil's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ja_hopkins's review against another edition
3.0
John Puller is visiting his ill father when he is interrupted by terrible news. His father, is now a suspect in the disappearance of his mother when he was a child. It is inconceivable to Puller his father – a decorated veteran – could possibly have been involved, but the evidence suggests otherwise. Puller starts to investigate, despite his close association with the case. But, all is not as it seems…
A freshly paroled Paul Rogers has a past he wishes to avenge. He and Puller are on a collision course – both on the trail of plot thirty years in the making.
In all honesty, this was a bit of a disappointment in my eyes, mainly due to the villain. The usual Puller activities are there, and Veronica Knox returns, but I found the villain to be a bit ridiculous. It was also a little too predictable. Perhaps Puller’s character had run his course, and this was the way to close it out. It is not terrible or anything, but I feel it is the weakest of the four books in the series.
A freshly paroled Paul Rogers has a past he wishes to avenge. He and Puller are on a collision course – both on the trail of plot thirty years in the making.
In all honesty, this was a bit of a disappointment in my eyes, mainly due to the villain. The usual Puller activities are there, and Veronica Knox returns, but I found the villain to be a bit ridiculous. It was also a little too predictable. Perhaps Puller’s character had run his course, and this was the way to close it out. It is not terrible or anything, but I feel it is the weakest of the four books in the series.
blueashbobbie's review
3.0
I look forward to reading his books. Was disappointed in this one. A bit too si-fi for me
lwalker77's review against another edition
4.0
John Puller is one of my favorite characters in Baldacci’s books. This was a good book that continues the story. I liked what Baldacci did with the character Paul Rogers. I didn’t expect anything it to turn out the way it did. This book was a little slow getting started but it had a nice payoff. Highly recommend!