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Summary: an action-packed chiller-thriller!
Review: An FBI Agent, point-man on a hostage rescue team, is desperate to find answers to why people connected with him are being silenced.Last Man Standing, is a techno-thriller minus the jargon; it is an adventure, a fantastic psychological thriller, & Baldacci has convincingly combined the elements of all these sub-genres in an action-packed book. While the action is not past paced, it is thick & furious. London is a real fallible hero, similar to the protagonists in many Frederick Forsyth novels, which makes the character & the story totally believable. Web London has many features of a series character, & I wouldn't be surprised to catch him in any future Baldacci novels. I enjoyed this punching chiller-thriller.
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Summary: Excellent!!!!
Review: Having taken a pass on Baldacci's departure from the action/thriller (Wish You Well), I welcomed a return to previous form with Last Man Standing. I believe the latest effort was worth the wait. Like his previous works such as Total Control and Absolute Power, Baldacci grabs you at the beginning of Last Man Standing and doesn't let go. The work is another page turner, packed with action, suspense, plot twists and surprises. In the story, the central character, Web London, is a member of FBI HRT (Hostage Rescue Team). Previously decorated for heroism on many occasions, London finds himself inexplicably frozen during a rescue assault that wipes out the entire HRT assault team and leaves him as the last man standing. As the story unfolds, London is left to deal with the aftermath of the situation and attempt to find an explanation. Baldacci effectively utilizes shifts between the present and the past, and provides a broad character set to complement London's character. All-in-all, Last Man Standing is a great read that marks a return to the genre in which Baldacci made his mark originally. Hopefully, he will continue.
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Summary: Fast paced, fascinating, but a little far-fetched
Review: You have to love Baldacci if you love suspense. As per his usual style he has created a completely gripping novel with more twists and turns than a mountain road. The characters are larger than life, but don't we all need a little escapism? And don't we all really need to belive in heros? The main character, Web London, is a tortured hero, but a hero through and through. He finds himself fighting on many fronts, even one in his own mind. And while he never knows who to trust, you know you can trust him. Even some of the not-so-good characters turn out to have a heroic streak. And there are a lot of characters to keep track of. The plot was intricate. I have to admit I wasn't sure where it was going until very near the end. The wrap up was a little coincidental for my taste and there were times where the prose was a bit forced. Bodies litter the sidelines of this story, so it is not for the faint of heart. The motion starts on page one and never stops. The ending wraps it all up nicely and lays way for more of Web London...? On the whole I would recommend this book to anyone who likes suspense. I thoroughly enjoyed it and lost sleep to read it.
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Summary: Breathtaking!!
Review: At last a book that does what it say it will do: entertain, scare and thrill. The outline of the story can be seen in the editorial review section above. This book is without doubt the product of an above-average story-teller. The plot twists and turns hither and thither; the pace is so fast it nearly burns the page; the action makes the reader hold his breath until the last shot has been fired. Don't expect this to be a relaxing read, for it will cause your blood-pressure to rise at times, and your breathing to stop at crucial moments in the plot. I found this a rich and detailed novel, full of complexities and a little sardonic humour. The characters are engaging and well drawn; essentially plausible. A great whodunit!
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Summary: great
Review: I have only read one third of this book and am resenting the fact that I do not have time to continue at this very moment. Its very good. So many authors who do well in the beginning, run out of steam. Baldacchi is better than Grisham. And Cornwell, after just "trying to read" Isle of Dogs and finding it so shallow and boring, this is wonderful. Will write another review when I finish. Gotta go see Harry Potter today so Baldacchi must wait.
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Summary: Great Characters, Toooo Much Plot and Detail...
Review: Baldacci is a really fine story teller and has a great knack for developing his characters. Some of the characters are incredibly interesting but I kept thinking that things were just a bit overdone at times. The story would be moving along nicely, then on one page, 3 or 4 questions become resolved, all at once, and way too quickly. That seemed to happen more than a few times. Although I could not put the book down, there were times when I was disappointed with how things resolved themselves. It almost seemed to me that Web was writing the book because he seemed to solve everything so easily, too easily. Things just seemed to pop into his head and I kept thinking it was because he wrote the book. :) I would still recommend the book because he is still develops really interesting characters such as Web, Romano, Clair, Kevin, BigF, etc., but imho, he needs to reign in the excesses of the plot. I hope he gets a little more on track in his next book, which I will buy, but now i won't be as easy a sell as I was if he disappoints me next time. Unlike Tom Clancy, who has gone totally down the tubes and whose books will never again grace my bookshelves, Mr. Baldacci is a fine writer still looking to grow and improve ( i think). :)
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Summary: Once again a real Baldacci
Review: LAST MAN STANDING is once again a real Baldacci ... and thrillers he does best. This is book offers action, suspense and it has all the elements of a first-class thriller for the present ... great movie material, too. The storyline is chase, not only in physical terms, but also regarding psychological aspects and mind games. Another recent thriller that I found absolutely fascinating is THE CONSULTANT by Alec Donzi.
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Summary: A first try
Review: The general admonition for beginning writers is to write what you know about. That should extend to successful authors who try to move into completely new territory. I was disappointed.
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Summary: Interesting -- Intriguing -- Ingenious
Review: Once again, Baldacci impresses with his ability to fuse diligent research with an imaginitive storyline. Even the most prolific reader, in spite of the author's subtle foreshadowing, will be surprised by the plot's sinuous turns. The in-depth descriptions of the hostage rescue team coupled with the continuous action of the sub-plots make this the most exciting Baldacci offering since Absolute Power. It is also refreshing to read an author who refuses to produce pablum characters and instead imbues them with authenticity.
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Summary: It's Baldacci!
Review: After a brief and successful sojourn into a new genre (Wish you well) Mr. Baldacci is back with a vengeance, with all the suspense and depth of his thrillers. I think he's even a better writer now than before, if that is possible. I can't wait for the movie.
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