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Ladataan... The End GameTekijä: Tod Goldberg
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Kirjaudu LibraryThingiin nähdäksesi, pidätkö tästä kirjasta vai et. Ei tämänhetkisiä Keskustelu-viestiketjuja tästä kirjasta. This was a fair addition to the Burn Notice series, but I'll have to admit I didn't like it as much as Goldberg's first Burn Notice novel, The Fix. For me, it just felt as if there was way too much reliance on the internal narrative. I got to the point, after a while, where if I read the sentence "When you're a spy..." one more time, I was going to give up. I'd much rather see the characters actually interacting, and see the plot grow out of their actions, rather than out of all the exposition. But maybe that's just me... Michael Westen is a former spy who now resides in Miami, trying to figure out the mystery behind his burn notice. Until he uncovers the truth, Michael takes odd jobs helping people. His latest client is a man who races a yacht in a high profile race. His family has been taken hostage, and he has been ordered to lose the race if he ever wants to see them alive again. Michael must not only learn who has the man’s family, but hold off the Italian mafia who want nothing more than to win the race. As a fan of the TV show, I had to read this tie-in novel. I was pleasantly surprised. All of the action, adventure, and humor are wrapped up in this novel. It reads like you’re watching an episode, with Michael’s frequent spy tips and snarky comments. Michael’s friends Fiona (“former” IRA arms dealer) and Sam (former Navy SEAL) team up with Michael yet again. And Michael’s mom and brother make appearances and lead to more comedy relief as Michael must deal with trying to find his mom the perfect gift. Tod Goldberg has deftly written these colorful characters in a brand new adventure that will surely appease fans of the show. Bond fans shouldn’t miss this series on TV or in print. näyttää 4/4 ei arvosteluja | lisää arvostelu
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Ex-Covert Op Michael Westen has a new client. Paolo Fornelli is Helmsman for a yacht in the Hurricane Cup - a winner-take-all race financed by the super-rich and preceded by a week of high-stakes gambling, high-risk business and high-class attitude. Paolo's family has been taken hostage. If Paolo ever wants to see them again, he must make it to the final race - and lose. To find the kidnappers, Michael will have to infiltrate high society and enter a deadly game against deadlier opponents in a world where money isn't the only thing worth killing for. Kirjastojen kuvailuja ei löytynyt. |
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Although there is a bit of information about the characters, it is better to be familiar with the tv show. It is possible to read this book and understand what happens before watching the series, as we’re told some basic things about Michael and his friends. You’ll enjoy it more if you have watched at least a few episodes, though.
The characterization is spot-on. Tod Goldberg nails the dialogues of Michael, Fiona and Sam. You can almost hear them talk.
The author successfully writes a serious and funny story. The spy advice and Michael’s sarcastic thoughts had me grinning most of the time.
All in all, a great book for all the fans of Burn Notice. ( )