Review: 4.5 Stars; Gritty Action Reacher and John Rain Fans Will Enjoy
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 31, 2014
When it comes to good and bad, "bad" is a relative term. When the bad guys come for you, what if your hero wasn't exactly a good guy himself? This is the underlying theme of this story.And it is an enjoyable tale. The action is gritty, well written and easy to visualize. The setting is harsh- an island in the midst of a hurricane. The characters are well fleshed out and the dialogue is solid (even if the teenage girl sometimes speaks in a way that I consider out of character.) And the ending is gratifying.The nice thing is there is more to the story than that. I almost gave this 5 stars, to be honest. This is a character-driven action story, and for myself that makes all the difference in the world. The details of the story are less important for me that the fact that the characters are interesting and are worth caring about, and on that count this story was really entertaining.Highly recommended for fans of gritty action, especially those who enjoy a good Jack Reacher or John Rain novel.