The Silent Man
by Alex Berenson
Hardcover: 432 pages
Publisher: Putnam Adult (February 10, 2009)
Rated 3 Stars of 5 Possible
The Silent Man is a tale of international espionage and terrorism, which, if properly told, could have been spellbinding. The concept is good, and there's sufficient realism in the telling. However, to me, the story lacked one important thing. Action. Especially near the middle of the book, everything happens too slowly for words. The story drags on for at least 100 more pages than needed for an excellent novel.
While most of the characters are forgettable, I have to say, I do like the main pair; Wells and Exley have the chemistry between them. I liked the touch of romance thrown into the mix - just enough to suport the realism but nowhere near enough to eclipse the drama and suspense of a real thriller. This author is on the right track, but, in my opinion, not quite there yet... Some editing and revision could have greatly improved this novel.
Recommended for die-hard espionage fans only... not quite suitable for everyone. Reader discretion is advised.
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