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The plot is well developed and realistic. But if you can see this for how closely it monitors the current political landscape of the US, then this is a great read. This Mitch Rapp book is a little less action packed than usual, but the polt involves a timely look at war, interrogation, and politics and the changing political landscape of a prolonged war. If you read then Mitch Rapp solely for the action, then this one might disappoint. There is still plenty of twists and covert actions going on to hold a reader's attention.
He's trying to keep us save despite crooked politicians, shortsighted liberals and government agencies who don't know the meaning of cooperation and sharing information. (Sound familiar). The problem with this novel is that we have too much Nash and it's not the Mike Nash from his previous novels. While I agree with this, I read action adventure thrillers because it is an action adventure thriller; I don't want a lecture or sermon.Compared to some other authors who are writing thrillers with reoccurring characters Flynn keeps Rapp interesting. This was no different, except after I finished it I was a little disappointed. I always pre-order Flynn's novels and I usually finish them in one sitting, two tops. While reading the book I could imagine news commentators delivering the same message as this novel; American citizens are not worried enough about global terrorism. The book deals on Nash's problems and his family a little too much.Rapp knows that good guys have to use the tactics as the bad guys if we are going to succeed in stopping those who want to destroy our country.
I have not had a chance to start reading this book. I have one criticism of Vince Flynn as an Author: He does not write as fast as I read.Robert Maune
Vince Flynn leaves nothing on the cutting room floor. Everyone one of his is good, just that some are better.
One could have hoped that he went along to lunch at one of the restaurants. And, meanwhile, the terrorist cell in getting into position.The novel has a blazing climax, with a high number of casualties. An Air Force captain who has his head where the sun doesn't shine is interfering. Some background color is good, but too much can leave you glassy eyed. What constitutes torture, and how far should you go in interrogations to obtain information of vital importance.
I found myself skimming some parts to get on with the story.I was a little disappointed that nothing seemed to happen to the Air Force captain. Self righteous US senators are demanding an investigation. Mitch Rapp is doing what he has to do. The novel deals with an issue that has been in the news. There is a terrorist cell planning an attack, and he is trying to head them off.
Some of it may seem a little improbable, but dedicated terrorists can always reach targets (at least some of them will - think of kamikaze pilots).At points I thought that the story digressed a little too much - hence not five stars.
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