The Cry of the Halidon

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Summary: Not what I expected
Review: A weak story line and a confusing plot ensured that I was complete lost somewhere in the middle of Jamica in the first few chapters.Was disappointing to read this work of Ludlum, who otherwise has had an untarnished reputation so far.

Rating:
Summary: Not Ludlum's Best!
Review: After you have read Ludlum's other better books "Cry of the Halidon" is without question a bitter dissapointment.The main
characters involved in the book fail to carry the story. The plot is very confusing and nearly impossible to read and understand.Ludlum must have wrote this book to pay a Lexus note.
It is not on a caliber of his previous or later books. If you can
find this book at a used book store buy it. Otherwise leave it alone.

Rating:
Summary: Not Ludlum's Best!
Review: After you have read Ludlum's other better books "Cry of the Halidon" is without question a bitter dissapointment.The main
characters involved in the book fail to carry the story. The plot is very confusing and nearly impossible to read and understand.Ludlum must have wrote this book to pay a Lexus note.
It is not on a caliber of his previous or later books. If you can
find this book at a used book store buy it. Otherwise leave it alone.

Rating:
Summary: OK, but not one of his best....
Review: An interesting thriller, but not one of the author's best (by a long shot). Even more convoluted in many respects than I've come to expect from Ludlum. Paperback copy I bought was one of the most poorly edited texts I've read in a LONG time-- LOTS of typo's, incorrect words, etc

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Summary: A very good slam-bang action thriller.
Review: Another novel by the master of spy & intruige, which again is just a novel to entertain. Not to be any special classic that will last for years to come. But it is a real treat. Not quite his best one, but a real good fun read. You also like the characters well. Alex McAuliff and Alison Booth, are likeable people. This novel is, I belive, somewhat slower than his other novels like The Bourne Idenity, or The Chancellor Manuscript. Though the plot itself is very tense which keeps you turning the pages. And once the action comes, it is very hard to put it down. A good read. I recommend it to a reader who is desperate for some fun. And believe me, you'll get it

Rating:
Summary: a big let down
Review: being a ludlum fan,i took this book with great expectations.this book not onlylacks speed and action but also good characterisation.totally it is a big disappointment for ludlum fans.for new ludlum readers i would like to recommend the bourne identity

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Summary: Rediscovered not-so-precious gem
Review: First work of Ludlum, re-orbited, unsuccessfully. Good material, good background research, but not so well mixed, baked, and presented. It's a pity that most publishers loosen their standards of quality judgement to well-known writers. We -- the readers -- were to blame too, for not objectively critisize our favourite writers. No, Mr. Ludlum is still my favourite, but his work can't be all good.

Rating:
Summary: Disappointing if you've read his other books
Review: Having read such mega thrillers as " The Apocalypse Watch " , this book was a utter disappointment. The plot was just too simple and slow moving. Ludlum should never have brought this old book back in the first place. I spent most of my time while reading the book thinking , " Did Robert Ludlum really write this ?"

Rating:
Summary: Disappointing if you've read his other books
Review: Having read such mega thrillers as " The Apocalypse Watch " , this book was a utter disappointment. The plot was just too simple and slow moving. Ludlum should never have brought this old book back in the first place. I spent most of my time while reading the book thinking , " Did Robert Ludlum really write this ?"

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Summary: This is the worst Robert Ludlum book I have ever read
Review: I have read every Robert Ludlum book. This book has no plot line,and to many periphal characters. Sometimes I felt I didn't even know what country the main characters were in. There is absoluletly no redeeming value is this book but to see how far along Mr. Ludlum has come as writer. This was the first book he ever wrote and it was rejected. It should have stayed rejecte