My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I haven't picked up a Baldacci book in awhile, having read most of his stuff for awhile and this particularly book always being checked out from the library. It was billed as his first international thriller book, as his other works deal solely with the U.S., primarily around political-government thrillers/conspiracy theories. Compared to the recent books I've read by Khoury or Steve Berry that are international in the scope of their mystery and action, this book took a little longer to get into, a little longer for the story to hit its stride. But it was worth it, I think, in the end, as it allowed for more character development. I always think character development is so important for a really good book; it allows you to feel, with a measured intensity, what the characters are supposedly feeling. It draws you into the book's world better, and thus allows for a better escape from this world. As the book is still based on action and mystery, there's not a ton of time spent on developing the personality and emotions of the characters. But enough is spent that you can tell the difference in this book as compared to others in the genre. Because of that, I think it makes the book a better read.
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