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Summary: A trashy story that was kind of fun to read
Review: Hey... this book is ok. I am a tough critic and feel that three stars is what a well crafted though altogether unoriginal story deserves. This was fun to read... well not fun, but it was a book that was engaging enough to make me want to continue until the very end with curiosity as to how it would all play out. The sad thing about this book like so many others of its ilk is that it just is soooo predictable. Not that I knew what was going to happen at every turn. I didn't. What I mean is that the book plays along traditional plot lines to a crescendo and bingo, you have a new best seller. Grippando is an author who can write decently, it is just that he tries too hard to be conformist. If you are looking for the next Grisham or Baldacci try this one out and you won't be disappointed. For a better read along the same lines I would suggest Douglas Kennedy's first book "The Big Picture," which was sadly overlooked at about the same time `The Informant" came along.
`Motherless Brooklyn' by Letham or `Dog Eat Dog' by Edward Bunker are two thriller/mystery genre books that I would rate at five stars if you would like to check out a title that I would truly recommend. They both take a more than slightly new take on the same subject manner Grippando is working with here.
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Summary: Thriller keeps reader on the edge of the seat.
Review: A good measure to judge a book is how enthralled one becomes while reading it. This is a book that I could not put down. I read it in two days. The first night, I fell asleep with the light on and had a nightmare about the book!!! What fun!!! James Grippando is one of the finest authors today. The surprise twists and turns in The Informant were superb. The actions of the killer in this book actually made me cry out "Oh, gross!!!" To say more would give away the fun of finding out for yourself. Highly recommended.
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Summary: My first book by James Grippando....
Review: and it was a winner!Grippando has given an intricate portrait of the tracking of a serial killer, and increased the believability by having the two main characters, FBI Agent Victoria Santos and reporter Mike Posten, work together in a credible way, and without the seemingly obligatory affair or companion story about them falling in love. The identity of The Informant is a little too easy to guess, and a little farfetched, but other than that, the book succeeds on many levels. It's action-packed, with interesting characterization, and compels the reader to finish the tale as fast as possible. Grippando keeps the plot twists somewhat bizarre, so its difficult to know which way the story is going next....all of which adds up to a very satisfying read!
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Summary: Not bad
Review: But the isues raised have been better addressed, see "In the Heat of the Summer",. An interesting villain but nothing earth shaking.
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Summary: The Informant
Review: Excellent read. I couldn't put the book down. It was full of the kind of details that readers love to gnaw on. And suspense--forget about it. Wonderful!
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Summary: Annoyed in Philadelphia
Review: Get this guy a thesaurus. Everybody is smirking. Can't they grin, smile, leer, grimace, etc.
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Summary: well written, thrilling
Review: Great book overall. It's never boring, the quality is there throughout. The characters are strong and interesting, the plot is good, the pace fast, the tension keeps getting higher and higher. The only thing lacking is 'style'. Keep in mind that most authors don't have a difinitive style and not having one doesn't make a book not worth reading. I just think 'style' adds that something special to a book of this genre. Nevertheless, it's still a book worth reading for the excitement. I'd like to read it a second time.
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Summary: As good as the rest
Review: I have found Mr. Grippando's books to rate among the finest of legal/mystery/serial killer writers. He writes with a down to earth understanding of peoples feelings and ways that makes his books very easy to absorb. His research for this one must have been a job as his villian rated up there with Ted Bundy and the rest of that type. I will continue to read all his books and truly believe I will ever receive a disapointment.
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Summary: A Surprise
Review: I wasn't sure what to expect with this book since it was not overly popular. All I can say is, I'm surprised it wasn't a bestseller. I really enjoyed this story. It was believable fiction and really held my interest. Pay attention though.... the story gets very involved. A lot of twists and turns and a lot of "unexpected's". I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: Better Than Other Grippando
Review: Interesting book that holds your attention much more than the other Grippando book - Interesting plot twist that was somewhat easy to spot about halfway through but doesn't diminish book All in all....a good easy airport book!
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