Rating: 
Summary: Probably best to wait.
Review: Definitely a first attempt for Hall. His structure is good but not great in that he tends to concentrate too much on secondary characters to the detriment of the reader's ability to maintain that armchair grip so necessary in today's explosion of efforts in the thriller genre. Also not particularly well edited in that I found myself turning back the occasional page to wonder why the same word or phrase slipped in too often when careful editing would have assured a finer edge.
Overall, a good shot and a very promising beginning. With polish and practice (and a new editor, perhaps), I look forward to very enjoyable Hall tomes in the future. Worth reading but certainly not the peak read of your year.
Rating: 
Summary: Well done
Review: Entertaining, with a good blend of action, horror and humor. I did, however, have to accept a major coincidence, that Sharon's uncle just happens to be Bill's major nemesis. And although the reason Bill starts on his crusade, to save a venerable old building, seems a tad weak, by the end of the novel I found myself kind of agreeing with his reasoning, though certainly not his methods. But, hey, I'm an architect.
Rating: 
Summary: Can't Judge a Book by it's Cover
Review: Far cry from Silence of the Lambs. Plot lacks the ability to keep the readers interest. To put it in simple words, 'Don't waste your time or, better yet, your money'
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Summary: A Compelling and Completely Engrossing Thriller!
Review: For someone who is rarely taken with thrillers, I was enthralled by Matthew Hall's well crafted and engrossing tale of urban espionage and revenge. It had more twists and turns than a snake's back. I also appreciated the great care that Hall obviously took in researching the historical and technological aspects of his story. It was unnerving and yet completely compelling to crawl around in the twisted brain of Hall's main character; I flew through the book so quickly it made my own head spin! Prepare to be sucked into a fast-paced thriller of unusual style and quality
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Summary: Starts out with a bang and ends with an implausible whimper
Review: Great title. Jacket graphics motivated me to buy it.I thought I had found a gem of an escapist thriller until halfway through the book, it began to meander and lose its focus. Too much going on. The author's compulsion to tidy up the rationale for all his characters' increasingly improbable actions became tedious (a quality I am trying to avoid when I set aside several hours to read a book.) I have renewed my determination to put aside a book that begins to unravel at its midpoint
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Summary: A finely crafted book that you can't wait to get back to.
Review: Hall has succeeded in giving us not only a well written book, but a truly good thriller. With so many "write-by-numbers" mysteries out there, this one really rises above the tidal wave of titles to satisfy. Bring on the next one Mr. Hall. Philip Alexander
Rating:
Summary: Definitely Original.. with a twist.
Review: I must admit the thing that made me want to review this book most was Mr. Hall's rich mesmerising words and style. I mean - you read a lot of books, many that may have a more captivating storyline, but rarely do you come across a text whose every word is strong and powerful to the extent of keeping your eyes glued to the pages and your mind stimulated , alert and on edge. Yes, that's true. The book is a literary foray into psychological complexities of the human mind. It is interesting, yet somehow it loses its appeal towards the end. That does not go to say it is not a good book, but the title and the first part of it promise more than the latter part really delivers. Overall, it is a very good book and a great read - irrespective!
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Summary: Appealing
Review: I read this book pretty fast because it was quite a read. In the end it got a little much. I just can't imangine Sharon being such a hero and outwitting the FBI so many times; especially since they were "tracking" her, come on!. The lobotomy part was quite gory, and I especially liked the scene on the Citicorp building. I mean, just thinking of that building being blown up blows me away. For American pulp this was certainly a little better than most. But to compare it to Hanibal Lector is a bit much. Why can't this book stand on its own since it really was nothing like Hanibal?
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Summary: Vigilantism at its best
Review: I think if Bill resembles any literary character it is Hamlet (or perhaps the less well known Stainless Steel Rat). He is dark and tormented, and he has issues with his mother. But what makes this book exceptional is Bill's committed (no pun intended) liberalism. He us a crazy man fighting the good fight. That, coupled with his undeniable brilliance, is what ultimately makes him so likeable. And you may finish the book, like I did, with an urge to engage in some creative social justice yourself. I've read this book three times, and I could read it again tomorrow. Buy it now, you won't be able to stop reading once you start. And, if you can afford it, buy the hardcover. The jacket and cover design are really snazzy.
Rating:
Summary: Vigilantism at its best
Review: I think if Bill resembles any literary character it is Hamlet (or perhaps the less well known Stainless Steel Rat). He is dark and tormented, and he has issues with his mother. But what makes this book exceptional is Bill's committed (no pun intended) liberalism. He us a crazy man fighting the good fight. That, coupled with his undeniable brilliance, is what ultimately makes him so likeable. And you may finish the book, like I did, with an urge to engage in some creative social justice yourself. I've read this book three times, and I could read it again tomorrow. Buy it now, you won't be able to stop reading once you start. And, if you can afford it, buy the hardcover. The jacket and cover design are really snazzy.
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