Oct 02, 2023grieta rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
As with a number of his novels, Baldacci throws in so many moving parts, it's not exactly hard to keep up but rather one is more likely to tire of the effort and just give up. IMHO he seems to get so caught up in the twists and turns that…
DNF @25%
2012; Grand CentralPublishing
I could not get into this novel at all. I made it to about 25% of the novel and gave up. I really enjoyed his novel, Absolute Power and the writing. I think it was just the story that didn't work for…
Aug 09, 2022funkynic rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
The domain of the freelance hitman is a curious but also seemingly popular place in fiction. This is my first Baldacci book and I liked it the same way I like Jack Reacher books. Will Robie is just as taciturn and even more abrupt and just…
Nov 28, 2021SPSit rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
It would seem that the narrative was meandering while the author was looking for an exciting conclusion. When it did come, it was not all that surprising or satisfying.
Jan 02, 2018JLHCKY rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Will Robie does it for a living. For the US Government, and its allies on occasion. He does it well. He has never had a screw-up until assigned the assassination of a woman who works for the American government. What really makes him balk…
Apr 02, 2016writermala rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
We are supposed to meet Will Robe for the first time in this book but it's my fourth book, having read the later ones first. I'd have to say that like a good bottle of wine, Robie improves with age; or maybe I've just read one too many of…
Oct 17, 2013gloryb rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
With a name like Robie, the main character, a trained assassin, seems more likable. I enjoyed this thriller, my first Baldacci book, and hope to read other novels by him. He writes simplistically which could be a turn off. The story…
Apr 14, 2013happycanuck rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Slow going until the third chapter then it was fast-paced and suspenseful. The plot became implausable by the end - but it was nevertheless an enjoyable read.
Feb 17, 2013waterboy rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A chance for Baldacci to create a new character (although assassin doesn’t stray too far from his earlier main characters). No surprises in the story and plot lines, you’ve read or watched this before. I also was very disappointed with the…
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JewelMcLatchy
Jan 01, 2013JewelMcLatchy rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Another hit (pardon the pun) from Baldacci. Also hope characters will be seen again soon.
Dec 20, 2012emerge rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Baldacci introduces us to Will Robie & after you finish this book, you'll be hoping it's the first of a new series. This is a complex political thriller & a bonafide page turner you won't be able to put down. Just when you think you know…
Oct 21, 2012zipread rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
The Innocent --- by David Baldacci --- Boy, that David Baldacci. He sure can write. I guess he’s probably written a whole truckload of books. And I’ve only just started reading him. And the good thing about that is I’ve got a whole…
Jul 29, 2012AlmadenAFS rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Baldacci has done it again. Every chapter is a branch that grows in directions unknown. This book is a page turner, quick read!
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Magnifico1969
Jul 07, 2012Magnifico1969 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A refreshing new book from a great author. A new character, Will Bodie, is a government sponsered assassin, traveling the world to rid the earth of terrorists and bad guys.
He gets a local job and he is misled, and meets up with a 14 yr.…
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