Relentless... a fast-paced action packed thriller definately; a literary marvel? Perhaps not. (Relentless - Simon Kernick)

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Product:	Relentless - Simon Kernick
Date:	10/11/09 (13 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: great plot, exciting, unable to put down til finished

Disadvantages: none

Relentless... a fast-paced action packed thriller definately; a literary marvel? Perhaps not. Although the writing may not be amazing, the plot and narrative admittedly does draw you in and you become involved in the characters and their fight for survival. It reads easily, perfect for bed-time reading when you want an exciting book, and yet feel too tired to fully concentrate on something literary and thought evoking. There are no revelations in this book, but this is perhaps what is so good about it as though it is simple, it is so enticing, and leaves you unable to put it down! I have read many of Simon Kernick's novels which proceed 'Relentless' in the hope of finding one to better, or at least match the excitement which this novel does, and yet it remains that 'Relentless,' in my opinion, is his most impressive work. Good characters, good action, good plot - especially the first chapter. Everything about Kernick's writing leads you to believe these events could happen to anyone, and you in turn could find yourself embroiled within a race against time for your life. The ambiguity, and constant guess to what exactly is going on grips you and is inescapably good.

Summary: The best of Kernick's work - if you read any, read this!!