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Summary: GOOD, TYPICAL LUDLUM -
Review: THIS BOOK STARTED OFF SLOWLY AND THEN PICKED UP. I LIKED IT AND IT KEPT MY ATTENTION. AS WITH MOST OF HIS BOOKS, A LITTLE FAR FETCHED AND TOO MUCH CREDIT GIVEN TO THE BAD GUYS. BUT, OVERALL A VERY ENJOYABLE READ.
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Summary: Great book
Review: This is a great book for those with a hint of paranoia and for normal folk also.
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Summary: Fantastic Spy Novel--You Can't Put It Down
Review: This is the first book I've ever read by Ludlum, and it was absolutely fantastic. I read the whole thing in two days. You can tell it was written in the early 80's, when the U.S. and Russia were still enemies, and before e-mail existed. But that does not detract from the story. Basically, two top spies, one Russian, and one American--and both mortal enemies, become outlaws from their respective governments. Yet, both end up working together to prevent "The Matarese," who originate in Corsica, from taking over the world. Really, really fantastic.
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Summary: Fantastic Spy Novel--You Can't Put It Down
Review: This is the first book I've ever read by Ludlum, and it was absolutely fantastic. I read the whole thing in two days. You can tell it was written in the early 80's, when the U.S. and Russia were still enemies, and before e-mail existed. But that does not detract from the story. Basically, two top spies, one Russian, and one American--and both mortal enemies, become outlaws from their respective governments. Yet, both end up working together to prevent "The Matarese," who originate in Corsica, from taking over the world. Really, really fantastic.
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Summary: Per Nostro Circolo
Review: This is the story of two men who must stop the Matarese. The Matarese are the most dangerous violent organization in the world but the most unknown. Their goal is for world domination through chaos. The two men are experts - the best in the world at their chosen profession. They work in intelligence for their respective governments and through an unlikely turn of events they are forced to work together. The story sees them visiting Corsica, Russia, Britain and America on their quest. They are followed every step of the way by the Matarese. But is it too late?
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Summary: Ludlum's best
Review: This is, to my mind, Robert Ludlum's best book ever. He has written some great work, most of it now about twenty years old. It still reads fresh, though. Ludlum has written some really fine books. They are, before anything else, incredibly compelling stories. Ludlum has never had to rely on the details of how to create an atomic bomb, or what the sights of a submachine gun are made of in order to create a great story. That is what sets his work apart from so many contemporary writers.The story starts 100 years ago, with the creation of a dynasty called the Matarese which is led by one incredibly insightful and equally evil man. It brings us to the a family chillingly close to the Kennedys, just a step from the White House. The protagonists are America's and the Soviet's top spies, who, hate each other and (of course) must work together to save their respective nation's interests. This is a great book to take on vactaion, when the reader has hours to devote. Don't start this unless you have time, and nothing pressing that must be done.
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Summary: Can't fault the plot
Review: This man can write! And his imagination is a force to be reckoned with! It is true that the ending is a little cliche, but this book is well worth it! I haven't read The Matarese Countdown, but this book makes me want to. This is a classic Ludlum page turner, even though it is a little predictable at times. Ludlum draws his readers in and then takes them on quite a ride. Read it, if only to say you have read all of Ludlum's.
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Summary: A very intruiging book
Review: This was a very interesting book. The history of the Matarese in Corsica as done by Ludlum was very well done. This added to the sinister being of the Matarese. It was also interesting how Ludlum gave the Matarese credit for the assasinations of some well known government leaders. Their final and most cunning act to put one of the Matarese heirs into a position of power was very well used to make this a good story. You will not regret reading this book.
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Summary: Woodside Review
Review: This was another great fast-paced book by Robert Ludlum. I was on the edge of my chair throughout the whole novel. It makes you guess whether things that happen in this book could really happen. I would recomend this book for anyone who is a fan of Ludlum, or anyone who likes spy and fast paced novels.
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Summary: The best work of a great author...
Review: This was the first book of Ludlum's that i had read, and i was mesmerized...i could not put it down! The delicate weaving of characters, action past and present, and ever-present danger makes this book a winner. I know that Robert Ludlum wrote many books before the "The Bourne Identity", but in my mind, this was the best of them all. If you liked "The Bourne Identity", then you have to read this book...i believe you will like it better!
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