Operation: Fantasy Plan

Rating:
Summary: Solid thriller, interesting character study
Review: I was pleasantly surprised by this novel. It has aspects of a spy thriller, but it also is a well-drawn character study of a man whose re-assessing what his choices in life have resulted in. And he seeks a chance for redemption of past sins.

While the thriller portions are pretty standard fare, I foun the main character's journey thought-provoking. worth a look for those seeking a more intelligent thriller, but those seeking merely slam-bang action will be disappointed.

Rating:
Summary: An American Dostoevsky Writes a Spy Thriller
Review: It is no less thrilling than the best of the spy genre: a real page turner. But Operation Fantasy Plan reminds me, too, of the best Russian literature -- Dostoevsky comes to mind.

Peter Gaines (the protaganist) is constantly driven to action. At the same time he is forced to question the very meaning of humanity and morality, exploring the questions of what is good and evil (if even there is such a thing) and of what differentiates love from lust (if anything). You'll have to decide for yourself whether Gaines chooses the best path in the end, and you will be thinking about it for a long time after.

Rating:
Summary: An American Dostoevsky Writes a Spy Thriller
Review: It is no less thrilling than the best of the spy genre: a real page turner. But Operation Fantasy Plan reminds me, too, of the best Russian literature -- Dostoevsky comes to mind.

Peter Gaines (the protaganist) is constantly driven to action. At the same time he is forced to question the very meaning of humanity and morality, exploring the questions of what is good and evil (if even there is such a thing) and of what differentiates love from lust (if anything). You'll have to decide for yourself whether Gaines chooses the best path in the end, and you will be thinking about it for a long time after.

Rating:
Summary: INTELLIGENT SPY THRILLER
Review: This is a well crafted thriller, all the more disturbing by the fact that it is true. Beautifully written with astounding honesty. You will not be able to put this little gem down. Gilboy is the undisputed master at storytelling.