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hoserlauren's review against another edition
3.0
This wasn't my favourite in the series so far. It was so focused on Thorvaldsen's revenge that the mystery and the historical item that was being found took a back seat (maybe it was even in the trunk, that's how far back the seat was). One of the historial items that seemed to be very important (a codex that can predict the future) didn't even appear again until close to the end of the book. Then the end of the book, we seemed to have just swapped one character for a younger, poorer version. Hopefully the next in the series goes back to the historical item at the centre of the mystery.
modernviking's review against another edition
3.0
Why do I keep reading these? Best thing I can say about this is that the author wasn't afraid to kill off a main character.
spookysoto's review against another edition
3.0
Rating: I liked it☺️
2019’s Around the year in52 books: 19. A book by an author who has more than one book on your TBR
This one is about Napoleon, a secret treasure, an Illuminati like group —the Paris club— that influences world events for financial gain, and Thorvaldsen’s vendetta against the man responsible for his son murder.
Something was missing, I wasn’t as interested in this story as the others I’ve read, I’m reading them in order of publication. It is entertaining and fast paced but I wasn’t invested in it and I can’t pin point what, but something was off. Still if the premise is appealing to you, I recommend it.
2019’s Around the year in52 books: 19. A book by an author who has more than one book on your TBR
This one is about Napoleon, a secret treasure, an Illuminati like group —the Paris club— that influences world events for financial gain, and Thorvaldsen’s vendetta against the man responsible for his son murder.
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The club was after Napoleon’s treasure. Thorvaldsen dies, killed by Ashby, the man he wanted to kill. He had a falling out with Malone, they never got the chance to make peace, that was sad.Something was missing, I wasn’t as interested in this story as the others I’ve read, I’m reading them in order of publication. It is entertaining and fast paced but I wasn’t invested in it and I can’t pin point what, but something was off. Still if the premise is appealing to you, I recommend it.
fudgeelizabeth9's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
measiwitch's review against another edition
3.0
It's a fun romp book - moves fairly smoothly, although the jumps between characters at the end were a bit too quick and jolting and distracted me. A couple of character turns that surprised me, so that was definitely something. I did feel like it was a bit flatter than the other books in this series, though.
Good for the commute, which is exactly why I bought it.
Good for the commute, which is exactly why I bought it.
cris136's review against another edition
4.0
I'd never read Steve Berry before but it seemed right up my alley so when I won this on Goodreads I was very excited. It's pretty fast-paced so it's easy to get into it and hard to put down. Definitely want to read the first ones now!
raptorimperator's review against another edition
5.0
Another great addition in the Cotton Malone series by Steve Berry. Ending was a bit sad, but the suspense was great, kept me reading. Looking forward to Cotton's next adventure.
afox98's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed the Paris aspects of this but didn't like some of the darker aspects involving Henrik. I would give this 3 1/2 stars but not possible on here. Bumping up to four stars because I liked the Napoleon history and introduction of Sam Collins, the new agent.
biazinhalinda's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
allbooksandbread's review against another edition
4.0
Another book won off of goodreads. I'm excited to read it when it comes!
And it did not disappoint. It does a great job combining action, history, international affairs, and conspiracy. I had never read a book by Steve Berry before and I was happy to see that this book is part of a series. I am looking forward to going back and reading earlier books in this series.
The book reminds me of Dan Brown's books, but I think the characters more than in the Dan Brown books. You get that there is more to Cotton and I want to know more about his past that was alluded to in the book. However, you don't need to have read the other books in the series to enjoy the book which is nice.
And it did not disappoint. It does a great job combining action, history, international affairs, and conspiracy. I had never read a book by Steve Berry before and I was happy to see that this book is part of a series. I am looking forward to going back and reading earlier books in this series.
The book reminds me of Dan Brown's books, but I think the characters more than in the Dan Brown books. You get that there is more to Cotton and I want to know more about his past that was alluded to in the book. However, you don't need to have read the other books in the series to enjoy the book which is nice.