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Summary: JUST AS HE'S READY TO PULL THE...
Review: A PHONE CALL INTERUPTS MATT'S PLAN TO KILL HIMSELF AND FINALLY FIND THE PEACE HE'S BEEN DESPERATELY SEEKING SINCE HIS SON'S DEATH NOW FINDS OUT HE HAS TO PUT THE PLAN ON HOLD FOR 8 DAYS WHILE HE WRITES AN OBITUARY FOR A MAN NOT YET DEAD. IN THE NEXT WEEK HE DISCOVERS HE WANTS TO LIVE AFTER ALL BUT PEOPLE ARE NOW TRYING TO KILL HIM. WHY? YOU MIGHT WANT TO READ "FIREFLIES", A NON-FICTION STORY BY THIS SAME AUTHOR TO UNDERSTAND WHY MATT IS BENT ON SELF DESTRUCTION. BOTH BOOKS ARE EXCELLENT READING.
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Summary: JUST AS HE'S READY TO PULL THE...
Review: A PHONE CALL INTERUPTS MATT'S PLAN TO KILL HIMSELF AND FINALLY FIND THE PEACE HE'S BEEN DESPERATELY SEEKING SINCE HIS SON'S DEATH NOW FINDS OUT HE HAS TO PUT THE PLAN ON HOLD FOR 8 DAYS WHILE HE WRITES AN OBITUARY FOR A MAN NOT YET DEAD. IN THE NEXT WEEK HE DISCOVERS HE WANTS TO LIVE AFTER ALL BUT PEOPLE ARE NOW TRYING TO KILL HIM. WHY? YOU MIGHT WANT TO READ "FIREFLIES", A NON-FICTION STORY BY THIS SAME AUTHOR TO UNDERSTAND WHY MATT IS BENT ON SELF DESTRUCTION. BOTH BOOKS ARE EXCELLENT READING.
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Summary: Made It To Page 60, Then Skipped To The End
Review: Apparently I'm the only person so far to agree with reviewer "davlo." I just read Morrell's "Long Lost," and though I found it interesting enough to finish, the words "movie-of-the week" occured to me early on. "Desperate Measures" also has this TV quality, especially the "Penguin-explains-everything-to-Batman" ending. The only thing missing would have been to strap our hero to a conveyor belt beneath a spinning sawblade.There are themes for suspense novels which cause my eyes to glaze over as soon as I read the dust-jacket. 1.) A serial killer is on the loose. 2.) A terrorist/criminal/madman is about to acquire a weapon of mass destruction. 3.) There is a conspiracy at the very highest levels of government. "Desperate Measures" is a category 3, and unfortunately Morrell doesn't come up with any reasons to make me abandon my prejudice. It's a story we've all seen a hundred times. Why should I (watch) read it again? The attempt to inject some pathos into the plot with the protagonist's ongoing bereavement strikes me as a bogus attempt to make the story "about something." As for the narrative, yes, Morrell is great at describing action scenes. But does everything have to be drawn out so long? Again, TV "movie-of-the-week." If you want to see an excellent example of how to do a conspiracy story in a fresh and imaginative way, check out Robin White's "The Ice Curtain." I think you'll see why I didn't mind taking desperate measures of my own.
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Summary: I just couldn't put the book down
Review: David Morrell has done it again. Desperate Measures caught my eye and never let go. The plot was unusual but fascinating. (with David Morrell as the author I wasn't suprised)A great novel to get yourself into, I also suggest another book of his "The Covenant Of The Flame" is also a great novel to read.
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Summary: Equal to First Blood
Review: Did!nt want the story to end
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Summary: As always, I was totally thrilled.
Review: Great Book! Even though I didnt miss Supper this time(sorry but not even Morrell himself in person would make me miss deer steaks that and it was midnight), it is still a awesome book. It rates right up there with the Brotherhood. I savored every word, and the steaks.
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Summary: "Desperate Measures" was Very Good!
Review: Have you ever bought a First Edition hardback book at a grocery store? Well, a grocery store is where I found several (like-new-condition) copies of this book a few months ago, so I got one. I hope David Morrell never reads this review, because I paid a mere 50 cents (priced as two books for $1) for the book, the stock of which I guess was remaindered from an out-of-business bookstore. The book sat on the top shelf of my bookcase for a while until about four days ago, when I took the novel down and decided: "Ah, what the heck, I'll give it a whirl"--and I was hooked from the first page! After Thursday evening, during most of the following Friday, then Saturday evening (Feb 12th, 13th, 14th) the pages kept turning.
I really liked this book; I have two more of Morrell's (First Edition) novels, "Burnt Sienna" and "Extreme Denial", that I look forward to reading since I was pleased with "Desperate Measures". "Desperate Measures" was a fairly original story/plot with a TON of action and suspense. Morrell's writing style is accessible; however, I think in some parts/scenes the action was a bit too quick (I like a mildly-paced story, not too fast but not too slow). All in all, this book was well worth what I paid for it. Also, the novel's dust-jacket is the prettiest I've ever seen (the sparkling red cover caught my eye when I saw it). I give "Desperate Measures" 4 stars, though, because no book is one hundred percent perfect. Nevertheless, Morrell's "Desperate Measures" is worth reading. Recommended? Yes.
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Summary: "Desperate Measures" was Very Good!
Review: Have you ever bought a First Edition hardback book at a grocery store? Well, a grocery store is where I found several (like-new-condition) copies of this book a few months ago, so I got one. I hope David Morrell never reads this review, because I paid a mere 50 cents (priced as two books for $1) for the book, the stock of which I guess was remaindered from an out-of-business bookstore. The book sat on the top shelf of my bookcase for a while until about four days ago, when I took the novel down and decided: "Ah, what the heck, I'll give it a whirl"--and I was hooked from the first page! After Thursday evening, during most of the following Friday, then Saturday evening (Feb 12th, 13th, 14th) the pages kept turning.
I really liked this book; I have two more of Morrell's (First Edition) novels, "Burnt Sienna" and "Extreme Denial", that I look forward to reading since I was pleased with "Desperate Measures". "Desperate Measures" was a fairly original story/plot with a TON of action and suspense. Morrell's writing style is accessible; however, I think in some parts/scenes the action was a bit too quick (I like a mildly-paced story, not too fast but not too slow). All in all, this book was well worth what I paid for it. Also, the novel's dust-jacket is the prettiest I've ever seen (the sparkling red cover caught my eye when I saw it). I give "Desperate Measures" 4 stars, though, because no book is one hundred percent perfect. Nevertheless, Morrell's "Desperate Measures" is worth reading. Recommended? Yes.
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Summary: David Morrell Delivers As Usual
Review: I have been reading David Morrell's books since "First Blood" and have to say he is one of the greatest action writers I've read! Desperate Measures kept me glued until the end, and I thought it would be impossible for David Morrell to deliver a good ending for this one, but he did it with great finesse. This author has never disappointed me and I will always read his latest! I give this writer a standing ovation!
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Summary: MadManMike
Review: If You Like A Fast Read... I read this book start to finish in about 6 hours. Better than I expected after picking up a first edition hardback version off the bargain rack. The pace is fast, the dialog is girpping. I've argued that nobody writes a thriller like Stephen Hunter (Point of Impact is the best book I've ever read) but David Morrell could prove me wrong. This book was an incredible, non-stop adventure. I found myself cheering for Pittman throughout. It is a great book that doesn't resort to graphic gore or trash talking. I've recently purchased Brotherhood of the Rose and I look forward to reading that work by Morrell also.
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