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Summary: Not Bourne Yesterday
Review: Reading this highly explosive excerpt from the thriller is as intense as being the main character and dodging the arrray of gun fire and if that wasn't enough he must also overcome some fierce typhoon crazed weather. The best excerpt I have read , can't wait to read the book and for the movie.
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Summary: Exciting with lots of plot twists.
Review: I promised I'd read The Bourne Identity after having seen the trailer starring Matt Damon in next year's movie by the same name. When I realized that Robert Ludlum had written the original book in 1980, I went to the library to pick up a copy. There's a similarity between the leading characters in Robert Ludlum's books. They're usually male, headstrong (and ultimately always the good guy), determined and they fall for a girl that complements the guy in some way. A couple of persnickety points I have to mention in my reviews(as always): I found it irritating the way Marie St. Jacques (the leading lady) speaks to Jason Bourne. She uses "Darling" a lot and her speech seems somewhat formal and affected. The author also uses italics to indicate what's going on in a character's mind from time to time. The recurring themes in this book are: be a sponge (because you've got amnesia), move! (because you're being hunted), don't kill if you don't have to (because deep down you're actually a good guy - a govt. guy). But sometimes, it just feels redundant and tedious to read. The first Ludlum book I've read is the recent bestseller The Sigma Protocol. I rated and reviewed that book on Amazon as well. In my review I ended by saying the author got preachy towards the end to do some last minute plot explanation before ending the book. I see a slight hint of that in this book as well. Some good points to consider are: It is my opinion that the author makes improvements to the style and tone of the sequel to this book called The Bourne Supremacy (which I liked better). I found it more action packed and rythmic. (The fact that I had spent most of my childhood summers in Hong Kong also helped.) I also enjoy his usage of local dialect interspersed in the characters' speech to give color and that authentic feel to the characters in his books. (Turns out he's been using this technique for the past 20+ years. You still see it in his latest novel The Sigma Protocol.) If I had to give a more precise rating for this book, I'd rate it a 4.5. I'm saving the higher ration of 5.0 for The Bourne Supremacy, which I'll write a review for next. Stay tuned.
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Summary: One of Ludlum's Best Books
Review: Reading the Bourne Identity is one hell of an experience. Ludlum is at his best here. As you slowly unravel the mind of Jason Bourne, the plot gets thicker & thicker. A gripping story coupled with fantastic action & beautiful characters, this book is worth preserving for years!
Close your eyes & order for this book!
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Summary: BEST FIRST VOLUME IN A TRILOGY SINCE TOLKIEN's Fellowship
Review: Ludlum wrote an exceptional thriller that serves as a page-turner by itself and an addictive drug that can only be satisfied by reading The Bourne Ultimatum and The Bourne Supremacy, the two books that follow. Go ahead and buy all three at once, it will save you the trip to the bookstore when you finish "Identity."
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Summary: Great Sy Novel
Review: If you read one, you'll read all three. It's a detailed book so you won't be able to put it down for a week and come back to it without losing track of the characters and story. Therefore, read it when you have the time to give the book your full attention. It's a great vacation book.
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Summary: My favorite Robert Ludlum Book
Review: In order to enjoy Robert Ludlum's work it is often necessary to suspend one's sense of disbelief, and to a degree silence the critic within. This book is no exception. Ludlum's work tends to follow a standard formula. He typically presents us with a protagonist posessing extaordinary skills who suddenly finds himself alienated from the powers that he serves. We quickly learn that those in power are either corrupt, or incompetant. Our hero will soon be betrayed by friends, and helped by former antagonists. Our hero will eventually fall in love under improbably circumstances, and his new love will prove to be his trump card. She can go places he can't, and interpet things as an "outsider looking in". Ludlum's books are packed with cliches, but Ludlum created most of those cliches. Is Ludlum the author of great literature, absolutely not; however, his books provide a door to an alternate reality where one man, with the help of a good woman, can save the world. These are guilty pleasure books. Ignore, the cliche's, suspend disbelief, and have a good time.
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Summary: AMONG LUDLUM'S BEST
Review: As a mystery writer with my debut novel in its initial release, I've been enjoying Robert Ludlum's thrillers for (gasp!) decades. THE BOURNE IDENTITY is one of Mr. Ludlum's best. The plot begins when a man, shot and left for dead, is rescued from the sea. He has no memory, yet he attempts to discover his past. He learns he is a trained killer and killers are now hunting for him. They'd like to see him dead. The plot spins on from there, and the plot is one of Mr. Ludlum's best. There's some romance. There's some danger. There's some action. There's some adventure. THE BOURNE IDENTITY is a terrific novel. I recommend it highly.
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Summary: Ludlum fan(actic)
Review: This is the book that started my obsession with the writing of Robert Ludlum and later Tom Clancy. The characters and storyline kept me riveted from the first page to the last. I have re-read this book (and the 2 sequels ) more times than I care to admit, yet each reading is as enthralling as the first.
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Summary: A full-packed action thriller!!!
Review: Ive read the book many years back and to re-read the book from time to time and get a few glimpse of what's inside is still a thrill.It's the best book of its genre and uncomparable. Hollywood's interest with the story--from the 1988 blockbuster miniseries to this year's upcoming movie--proves how rich and powerful this book is. A wonderful treat to fans of this genre!
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Summary: Stunning and Spellbinding!!
Review: This is the first book I've read by Robert Ludlum, and I was absolutely amazed. He has a style of writing that's not as detailed as Tom Clancy, but serves to pull you into the picture just the same. A man wakes up in the Medditeranean Ocean, with no idea who he is. After help from several people, he begins to decipher his past, finally coming to the realization that he is one of the most hunted men on the planet. If you buy this book - don't plan on sleeping until you're finished. I purchased this for entertainment on a plane ride from New York to oklahoma, and didn't put it down the whole time. ENJOY!!
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