A Day To Remember (Memorial Day - Vince Flynn)

Member Name: Andy.mack

Product:	Memorial Day - Vince Flynn
Date:	12/08/07 (131 review reads)
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Advantages: Good, Solid lead character, Addictive writing

Disadvantages: Maybe not a theme for everyone

When the CIA learn of a plot by Al-Qaeda to detonate a nuclear bomb in Washington, they send top agent Mitch Rapp to Afghanistan to find out more. In his own way Rapp finds out the target, location of the bomb and the location of the intended attacks. He even manages to wipe out a few top-ranking terrorists on the way. Something doesn't quite sit right with Rapp though, it was all far too easy and he thinks he's missed something. With Memorial Day fast approaching Rapp still feels he's missed something he follows his instincts but what else could Rapp uncover.

This is the third of Vince Flynn's books I've read and the more I read of them the more addicted I seem to becoming. With a strong lead character, Flynn has managed to make Mitch Rapp into the star of a number of books. It doesn't seem to matter which of the books you start with either as Flynn provides enough background on his lead character that the series is very easy to pick up from any point. Unlike a few authors in this genre Flynn seems to prefer to base all his novels on the one main character, perhaps it's through familiarity or maybe it's just easier than creating new lead characters, regardless this character really works for him.

As Flynn is so at ease with his lead character and the world he has created around him it makes it seems to make the stories seem like a passion rather than another novel. His writing seems to get really involved in Rapp's world and it comes across that Flynn has a real passion for his characters and the stories he is writing. As a result of Flynn's obvious passion for the plot of each of his stories it also immersed me into the story as well and I really found it hard to put the book down. This would perhaps explain why I finished it within 24 hours.

Unlike a few novels I have read recently Flynn's work doesn't seem to be laced with silly little mistakes that could have been easily avoided. In fact the only downside to his books is probably due to the content and subject matter. His work has taken on quite a chunk of America's war on terrorism and for some people this will really put them off these novels. Of course this is perfectly understandable but if you aren't put off by the subject matter I think that Flynn will impress with his writing and just how addictive the story actually is.

In Mitch Rapp, Flynn has really created a lead character with a certain air around him. He comes across as the typical special agent, doing things his way, regardless of the consequences and I think that’s what makes him so likeable. He breaks the rules and keeps you reading, unsure if he'll really push it that far and when he does, not quite believing he did. Of course it isn't just the lead character that makes Flynn's books so addictive and easy to read. He has created a world around Rapp that seems to really engross the reader more with every read.

While the characters play a good supporting role the first time I read Flynn's novels the more I read the more I get used to certain personalities and mannerisms and being able to predict their reactions to certain situations. He also seems to put a lot of thought and research into his bad guys and their scheme's to make the situation more convincing and perhaps a little bit too like real life than anyone perhaps realises.

Overall the more novels by flynn I read the more impressed with his work I become. These books would make for excellent films and really lend themselves to the action genre well. Flynn has some views on why they never will become films, which can be read on his website. Regardless of that though, unless the Al-Qaeda, war on terror theme will put you off I think these make for enjoyable, readable books that hook you from the first page to the last. His all action style certainly draws you in and makes you want to read.

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Summary: Mitch Rapp has to save the day