READING. RANTING. RAVING.
“I have lived a thousand lives and I’ve loved a thousand loves. I’ve walked on distant worlds and seen the end of time. Because I read.”
- George R.R. Martin
- George R.R. Martin
Start Date : July 8, 2018 End Date: July 12, 2018 Actual Rating : 4.3/5 The story follows Martin, a Private Detective known for taking down drug cartels, and his young impulsive apprentice, Daniel as they track down Kylee, a kidnapped International Super Star DJ. Martin is a guy that have a past that would not let him lose Kylee while Daniel... well aside from a family history that made him a hot head, he also have the hots for the kidnapped victim. Altough, they mainly track down drug cartels but took an exception and accepted the job from Christian and Anne Von Mullers. A simple tracking of kidnappers and assisting with the ransom takes on unexpected twists and not all is what is seems to be. This book does not have the first hook, you know - the feeling of getting into the book just by the first page/chapter.
The first chapter was really tedious for me to read. It was dry and dull. Although the words were descriptive enough for me imagine what was happening it did not evoke any feeling at all. The protagonists, Daniel and Martin, came off as one dimensional characters. Daniel was all anger while Martin was devoid of emotion. Then we move on to the next chapter, and the next, and the next.... Then it came better. From characters with no emotion... suddenly every one was intense. From the bipolar mom to the treacherous best friend, every one is intense and have their own quirks. Starting from the second chapter, this book is quite a read. It is exciting and thrilling. Although the premise of the book is same as some of the books in the market, there were some twists in this book I had no idea was coming. Although the backstory of Daniel was retold through out the book as well as the start of their partnership, I wish that Martin's back story was told as well or that some of his quirks be more explained... but if it means another book is in the works for me to get to know Martin... I am in! Overall, if you are looking for an exciting quick read... I recommend this book, just power through the first chapter and you're golden. Read less Edit Delete |Comment
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