A review by robotswithpersonality
Storm Front by John Sandford
Well that was slightly more absurd than previous books in the series, but a lot less violent, so I'm calling it a bonus!
Tad bit of the Da Vinci Code vibes - running around after an artifact that might reveal a truth contentious to biblical history/ religious beliefs - but mostly a high action mystery per the usual.
On the not so fun side, the portrayals of Israeli and Lebanese people are not necessarily negative, but I'm still concerned 'own voices' reviewers would confirm my suspicions that Sanford's descriptions are not appreciated, i.e. considered shallow/stereotypical/patronizing. NOBODY needs to be told they "speak good English".
And of course, there's the standard objectification of women floating around the edges. 🤦🏼♂️ As previously mentioned, if I think of these books like 80s/90s action films, they run about the same gamut of problematic/out-dated entertainment. 😬 ⚠️ Descriptions of terminal illness (late stage cancer), mentions of Alzheimer's
Tad bit of the Da Vinci Code vibes - running around after an artifact that might reveal a truth contentious to biblical history/ religious beliefs - but mostly a high action mystery per the usual.
On the not so fun side, the portrayals of Israeli and Lebanese people are not necessarily negative, but I'm still concerned 'own voices' reviewers would confirm my suspicions that Sanford's descriptions are not appreciated, i.e. considered shallow/stereotypical/patronizing. NOBODY needs to be told they "speak good English".
And of course, there's the standard objectification of women floating around the edges. 🤦🏼♂️ As previously mentioned, if I think of these books like 80s/90s action films, they run about the same gamut of problematic/out-dated entertainment. 😬 ⚠️ Descriptions of terminal illness (late stage cancer), mentions of Alzheimer's