russellcw's review against another edition
dark
sad
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? No
4.25
bcgg's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 This is a thriller and typical of what we expect from Ken Follet.
It isn't great writing as this example demonstrates:
“A woman’s heart can be an unexploded bomb, she thought. Handle me delicately Gus so that I don’t detonate. If you just bring together the wrong wires, I could blow up my family, my career and yours."
Pretty soap oper-y...
But if you can ignore the horrible dialogue, suspend belief on what is going on in the book, you can probably get some enjoyment as a thriller.
It isn't great writing as this example demonstrates:
“A woman’s heart can be an unexploded bomb, she thought. Handle me delicately Gus so that I don’t detonate. If you just bring together the wrong wires, I could blow up my family, my career and yours."
Pretty soap oper-y...
But if you can ignore the horrible dialogue, suspend belief on what is going on in the book, you can probably get some enjoyment as a thriller.
bambooty's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
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
3.5
readingfar's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
dangates's review against another edition
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
beardedbarista's review against another edition
5.0
Thanks to PRHAudio for this complimentary audiobook! This is my first time reading Follett. Damn. This was a lot. Truly scary. Not sure what genre this falls under but Horror might be possible. This book feels like such a close reality of war between us China and Korea that it keeps you uncomfortable the whole time. Couldn't find a reason to not give this book a 5 star review
emmyers4's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5
anarnrosado's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75