Review: gripping thriller
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 5, 2013
enjoyed the opening pages very much--especially with the vivid details. it wasn't the super minimalistic/succinct/snappy style i usually enjoy (if i want to read something that is "fast paced"), though it was gripping (really puts you there at the scene).the author has spent some time living in Thailand too, and this definitely very clearly shows in the setting. much better and more enjoyable than watching it on a screen (which is a more passive kind of activity; this one engages one's visual eye and imagination more).i liked the originality and strong setting/tone of the book too. not for the faint of heart which is precisely why it is very good for people who want something different from the run-of-the-mill stuff. looking forward to the next installment and Mr. Fook's future fiction works!