Review: Compared to James Rollins but craftsmanship not there... but do you care?
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 8, 2013
I'm a major James Rollins fan and Dan Brown fan. Christopher Forrest is neither but it depends on what you're looking for -- if you want flow, fluidity, craftsmanship & seamless transitions... you won't get it here. On the other hand, some readers could feel they are getting a lot of bang for their buck: a lot of plot twists and turns come at the reader rapidly. There's a lot of info to absorb. Pace is rapid & no time to get bored. Better if you're a speed reader(I am)... I would not compare this writer to James Rollins & Sigma Force ...except in some subject matter approach. James Rollins releases his first collaborative novel today(1-8-13): The Blood Gospel and a long time complaint of mine has been that he produces only one adult novel a year. The "James Patterson Atelier System" may just be the answer for James Rollins fans. And if you're less fussy about craft and just want a speedy, bustling read...you'd probably give Christopher Forrest a 4 Star on this one! In all ways however: NOT a Dan Brown Da Vinci Code!! That's another level of craft and inspiration.