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 The Road to Gandolfo - Robert Ludlum
Newest Review: ... book is only just over 300 pages long, and follows a repetitive string. The Plot Sam Devereaux is an ex-lawyer serving in ... more  ... the army, and in awe of General Mackenzie Hawkins, a legend in the military. When 'Hawk' as he is known, is kicked out of the army for conduct unbecoming an officer, Sam is confused and keeps a close eye. It soon emerges that Hawk has a plan for his retirement, a plan that involves the public giving him money.....to kidnap the Pope!
My Opinion
Not only is this removed from the normal spy thriller we associate with Ludlum, but it is also so absurd in tale that I actually found it very hard to read. The plot follows Sam...more |
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The Road to Gandolfo - Robert Ludlum: Below par effort from the master of spy thrillers (290 words)
by - written on 04/08/08 (Very useful, 44 readings)
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Robert Ludlum has a writing style that is familiar in almost all of his works. The Road to Gandolfo strays from this format, and while you would think this would be a welcome change, it isn't. The book is much shorter than his usual epic lengths of books, which normally go way over the 500 or 600 page mark. This book is only just over 300 pages long, and follows a repetitive string. The Plot Sam Devereaux is an ex-lawyer serving in the army, and in awe of General Mackenzie Hawkins, a legend in the military. When 'Hawk' as he is known, is kicked out of the army for conduct unbecoming an officer, Sam is confused and keeps a close eye. It soon emerges ... Read the complete review
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