A bit slow and confusing to follow

Rating: 5/10 (31 December 2006)

I really wanted to like it since it's had great reviews, but moving back and forth through time to help explain the current story line was confusing as were some of the characters. It was undoubtedly part of the plot concerning the main character's not knowing who he can trust. I just found it plodding and didn't have the pace or riviting storyline to keep my interest. It was hard to feel sympathetic for the main character, he had zero personality and virtually no friends. It was difficult to grasp his intense desire to protect the US at all costs. Maybe there were some clues from his father, but even that was not enough for an 'ah ha' moment to explain his actions.