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Summary: A Hollywood action movie of a book
Review: I bought The Brotherhood of the Rose on a whim, not really expecting much of anything except a fun ride with some heart-pounding action. I was far from disappointed; I loved how the murders were done with so much style and stealth. Reading this book is like watching a Hollywood action movie unfold; you can practically see the bullets flying and the blood splatter as it makes contact with flesh. While The Brotherhood of the Rose is indeed fun, exciting, and to some extent smart, it's the kind of book I'd read once and then leave in my bookshelf to gather dust. It's entertaining, but I just couldn't see the art in it. Three stars for The Brotherhood.
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Summary: I LOVED IT! SEVEN YEARS AGO AND I STILL LOVE IT!
Review: I read a lot of books and I have to say, some seven or eight years later I still recall with pleasure reading BROTHERHOOD OF THE ROSE for the first time. It was new and different; exciting and spellbinding, action-packed and filled with mystery. The characters were interesting and the story was just so good. I've read everything David Morrell's written (most recently FIFTH PROFESSION which I found missing the mark when compared to BROTHERHOOD OF THE ROSE) and I still think this the best. 2nd runners up are: FRATERNITY OF THE STONE and COVENANT OF THE FLAME. If you like spy stuff, or military intrigue (EYE OF THE NEEDLE?), you'll like it very much. What's my only complaint? That the book didn't last longer
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Summary: One of the fastest reads you'll find...
Review: I'm not sure you could fit more action into a book with only 360+ pages. Morrell's flashback to the early childhood of the characters really adds to the overall story because it makes you feel how betrayed they really are. Once the book really gets rolling, you won't be able to put it down. This is the first book of David Morrell's that I have read, but it certainly won't be the last. It'll even make you want to go grab a Baby Ruth when you're done reading. Once you've read it, you'll understand why.
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Summary: Melvin
Review: Once again David Morrell did not dissapoint me. I have been trying to obtain this book for awhile now and finally got my hands on it and I finished it in one reading. That is rare for me but in the case of Morrell I have done that with 4 other of his books. This book had me most interested. The character development was great. The story was great as it got more interesting as it went along. You really wanted to see the main characters get their revenge. The ending was great as well as the rest. This was great as I wanted to find out why this had to happen throughout the whole book and the end was shocking and I would have been mad myself. Morrell delivers. He is great. This will go down as one of the best books ever written in years to come.
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Summary: Reading, Writing and Assassination
Review: Saul and Chris were orphans raised in a Philadelphia boys school, bonded by everything they'd shared in their youth and by a man named Eliot, who educated them. By his side they learned world history, current events, several styles of self-defense and the fine art of assassination. Then, when they were ready, Eliot used them as spies in many perilous places. However, this last assignment he's given them may just be too much for the boys. Morrell is an exciting writer who draws you into his world of spies and counterspies and makes you believe. Five stars from me for Morrell because I was captured and captivated throughout the whole book. Reviewed by Vesta Irene
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Summary: One of the absolute best in this genre!
Review: The Brotherhood of the Rose is a spectacular effort! David Morrell is a master and this book attests to his gift of making stories that are thoroughly riveting. The plot and pace of this book is a standout in itself among Morrell's novels. The characters and story grip you right from the start and you will soon know what the term "unputdownable" really means. I read this novel many years ago and gave it to my cousin. Since then, no action novel I've read has surpassed this book in terms of plot and excitement.
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Summary: Hits the spot
Review: This book... this author... flawless. I can't begin to explain the fun I had reading this book. The plot, action, characters, setting. It is all perfect. This book definately ranks high on my top 10 book list. Along with this book, I reccomend reading The Fraternity of the Stone, and then reading The League of Night and Fog, both by David Morrell. Basically, if you do not have this book... stop reading these reviews and buy it, get it from the library, get it from a friend, steal it, whatever... JUST READ IT!
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Summary: Morrell is synonomous with action
Review: This was the first book I had read of Mr. Morrell's, and one of his finest. It's plot was complex, and I enjoyed the way he built the charcters in the present, and showed how they got that way through the past. Flashbacks are usually boring to me, but Morrell did this first class. In a way this is the beginning of a trilogy of novels, all involving agents who are tring to get out but can't leave the game. The Fraternity of the Stone is next, here the agent is hunted and haunted by the vows he has taken. Finally The League of Night and Fog concludes the trilogy, where the characters of both novels come together. I recommend all three, as I do anything with Morrell as the author. He is the finest suspense writer of his time.
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Summary: Master vs. Pupils with a different twist
Review: To enjoy this book, you will need to accept the ridiculous concept of the Abelard Sanction. That is, the world's intelligence community got together (allies and enemies alike) and set up a system of safe houses where any operative could go and be protected from harm by any other operatives. Sure, it's hard to believe, but it is a key part of a very interesting story. It involves the familiar concept of teacher vs. student with some original twists thrown in. With each side trying to out-guess the other, you never know what is going to happen next.
Character development and dialog are not the strong points of this book. You do get a little background on how the characters became who they are, but the book is really all about action and intrigue. And it delivers on that.
One thing I didn't get is... what was the deal with the cryptonyms? Saul and Chris were also known as Romulus and Remus, but everyone, including foreign operatives, seemed to know their real names too. Chris and Saul also knew the names, not cryptonyms, of the other operatives from around the world. I guess it was just supposed to show they were like brothers, but in Roman mythology Romulus ended up killing Remus in a dispute over Rome. Now I'm just nit-picking. This is not great literature here, but it is a darn good spy novel.
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Summary: Master vs. Pupils with a different twist
Review: To enjoy this book, you will need to accept the ridiculous concept of the Abelard Sanction. That is, the world's intelligence community got together (allies and enemies alike) and set up a system of safe houses where any operative could go and be protected from harm by any other operatives. Sure, it's hard to believe, but it is a key part of a very interesting story. It involves the familiar concept of teacher vs. student with some original twists thrown in. With each side trying to out-guess the other, you never know what is going to happen next.
Character development and dialog are not the strong points of this book. You do get a little background on how the characters became who they are, but the book is really all about action and intrigue. And it delivers on that.
... This is not great literature here, but it is a pretty good spy novel.
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