Review: A Solid Thriller
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 16, 2013
This time, Leo and Mary are getting chased all over the city of Paris as they investigate an art theft at the Louvre and a murderous sniper. Our heroes are in and out of the crosshairs through much of the story, pursued by villains and the police.This makes for engaging reading. While there is a mystery at the heart of the story, much of the book is concerned with action. This is not a cosy whodunit with a body in the library at tea time, nor is it a hard boiled type. There's plenty of fisticuffs and shooting but it is never gruesome. I also liked how the foul language is kept to a minimum and that there are no x-rated scenes.In Stephenson's book, Panic, the bodies pile up ridiculously fast. That, thankfully, does not happen here.So, if you're in the mood for a light-hearted thriller with plenty of fast-paced intrigue, this would make a great addition to your library.