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Summary: wish i had not bothered
Review: I kept hoping it would get better. I'm surprised I finished it.
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Summary: A Disappointment
Review: It is hard to believe that the same author wrote The Eagle Has Landed and Edge of Danger. The writing is just plain shallow. the plot predictable. Save your money for something better.
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Summary: The Worst Yet
Review: I agree with Gingrich, the Eagle Has Landed was one of the best books I have read by this or any other author in the genre. It is, perhaps, why I have read many of his other books, with varying degrees of pleasure.This book, "Edge of Danger," is not one of Jack Higgins' best efforts. I have enjoyed his books before, and admired his plots. In this book, the plot has potential, although is presented in a thin and stereotyped way. But the story and its telling let the plot down. The plot never gets developed in a believable way, or even at all. The dialogue is mostly obvious, inane, and unimaginative. The characters are cardboard replicas of what they could have been. I get the impression that a book, riding on the superb reputation of the author, was slapped together in the hopes of eliciting a lucrative movie rights deal. Since the story gets substantially rewritten when made into a movie, why bother with creating interesting characters or putting much effort into the book itself? The money is in the movie. I also find the story somewhat insulting. The Russians and the Americans (oil companies) have conspired together to drill oil wells all over the desert. Some political correctness here, Greens and Friends of the Earth to the rescue! Everyone sits calmly by while the locals (some sort of Arab tribe) skin alive some poor throw-away British Army junior officer. But the hardened heros take it all in stride. Business as usual for the tough guys. Plastic scene. And, there are others. The final scene, the climax of the plot, is a total flop, written it seems, out of boredom with the story, just to get it over. I am left with the nagging question: did Jack Higgins really write this terrible book himself, or did he hire someone to do it for him? At least with Mozart's Requiem we are left with a great piece of music and a mystery about who wrote it. In this case, we only have the mystery.
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Summary: A Waste of Time
Review: This book is not well written and leaves nothing to the imagination. If I hadn't bought it in hard cover and spent the money I would not even have finished reading it.
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Summary: On the Edge.
Review: I look forward to reading a Jack Higgins novel. As a kid I read every Ian Fleming 007 book I could find. Granted Higgins is not Fleming and Sean Dillon is not James Bond-but I draw the parallel just the same because I like the action stories and Jack Higgins never disappoints when it comes to action. If you like the action/danger story, one that will most assuredly place you at the edge of your chair, at the edge of your bed, or at the edge of your toilet seat, depending on where you do your most serious reading, then Edge of Danger is the book for you. Jack Higgins is a far better writer than I so when I offer criticism I do it in my most humble way. So here it is, I get tired of plots involving the President of the United States.
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Summary: higgins disappoints
Review: This is without a doubt Higgins' least inspired work in years. The plot is predictable and over worn, and the books is very uninspired. A real disappointment
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Summary: Higgins gets lazy
Review: I love the Sean Dillon series but after anticipating this book I was very disappointed. There was more talk than action - and the same talk "what are they going to do?" repeated too often. Paul Rashid's family's motives and characters were superficially explained and Kate is nothing but a talking mannequin. For Dillon to lose control over an assassin in his own home and allow Hannah to nearly get killed is unreal. The author brings numerous characters (i.e. Blake and Villiers) in and out without giving them much to do. I think Higgins is getting lazy and it shows in this book. It was a fast but lightweight read.
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Summary: Sean Dillon is back......
Review: It's another exciting page turner featuring Sean Dillon. This time he's dealing with the wealthy Rashid Family (three brothers and one sister) who are half Arab and half British nobility. It's makes for a very interesting plot line and story with Sean Dillon who is capably assisted by Blake Johnson, Charles Ferguson and Hannah Bernstein and a few others. The end of the story is good for it sets up the reader to anxiously await the sequel and the further adventures of Mr. Dillon and Kate Rashid.
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Summary: Once again, Sean Dillon
Review: Let's face it; this book is not great literature, but I don't think that the author meant it to be. What he wanted to do was entertain his readers, and that is what he does, with a bang! I enjoy relaxing with an exciting, page-turning work every so often, and Mr. Higgins' Sean Dillon series is the perfect read. Yesterday was a snowy day, the office was closed, and I started this book right after lunch. The plot kept me going throughout the day, and I finished the book before turning out the light and going to bed. I will admit that, at times, Dillon's almost flawless performance becomes a tad annoying, but he is such a cheeky rascal that I can overlook that possible failing. It's just good to sink into a book, and let the author take you where he wishes. The characters are fairly engaging, and I get interested in finding out how Dillon and friends are going to make everything right in the end. As long as Mr. Higgins keeps writing these tales, I will keep reading them!
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Summary: Nothing but action
Review: See story summary above. No doubt an action packed story that'll take you from spots in England to spots in the Mideast. Pure action all the way. If that's all your looking for, look no further. As far as details and dialogue are concerned, there is very little to sink your teeth into, which is typical for a Higgins novel. Though short and to the point, I do enjoy his books. I would match super hero Sean Dillon against any fictitious villian. Good escapist fiction and quick reading make this book enjoyable. Recommended.
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