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cybergoths's review
5.0
The concluding part of the Red Sparrow trilogy is brutal and isn't afraid to come to a realistic ending which I suspect will be marmite to some readers. You'll love the way this concludes or hate it. In parts the violence and sex verged on too much more me, but overall this was a satisfying read with so great nods to tradecraft along the way.
jpayton's review against another edition
3.0
*Spoiler alert*
I listened to these books as quickly as I could check them out from the library. I loved the spy aspect but was really disappointed in the ending. I also found some plot holes that drove me crazy. Maybe it's just me but when I got to book 2 and Domi's mother is dead for no apparent reason (she wasn't necessary anymore I suppose) and hardly any mention of her father's death which started her to spying by being recruted by her uncle at his funeral. Then to hear Nate comment to her in book 2 that her mother had been dead for years threw me off. She wasn't dead she was being used as leverage to keep Domi spying for Russia. Perhaps years passed from 1-2 but still this bothered me how did she die? Was she sick? Wtf? Anyway and then book 3 and the mother is alive again in the prolog like everything was back to the way it was supposed to be in book 1 and there was no mention of her being dead at all. Why the big plot whole? Also book to she has conversations with Dead Sparrows giving her guidance book 3 nothing. Book 3 Domi mentioned something about will she ever tell Nate about the colors but he already knows about them in book 1. I realize this is a long book series and some things were bound to fall through the cracks but for some reason it bugs me. Other than that and the emotional rip your heart out ending it was an excellent read. Would have given it 5 stars if not for the ending.
I listened to these books as quickly as I could check them out from the library. I loved the spy aspect but was really disappointed in the ending. I also found some plot holes that drove me crazy. Maybe it's just me but when I got to book 2 and Domi's mother is dead for no apparent reason (she wasn't necessary anymore I suppose) and hardly any mention of her father's death which started her to spying by being recruted by her uncle at his funeral. Then to hear Nate comment to her in book 2 that her mother had been dead for years threw me off. She wasn't dead she was being used as leverage to keep Domi spying for Russia. Perhaps years passed from 1-2 but still this bothered me how did she die? Was she sick? Wtf? Anyway and then book 3 and the mother is alive again in the prolog like everything was back to the way it was supposed to be in book 1 and there was no mention of her being dead at all. Why the big plot whole? Also book to she has conversations with Dead Sparrows giving her guidance book 3 nothing. Book 3 Domi mentioned something about will she ever tell Nate about the colors but he already knows about them in book 1. I realize this is a long book series and some things were bound to fall through the cracks but for some reason it bugs me. Other than that and the emotional rip your heart out ending it was an excellent read. Would have given it 5 stars if not for the ending.
half2happy's review against another edition
2.0
Here are the reasons I'm disappointed:
Prologue unnecessary except to use the word lesbionage and reference alternate uses for a hair bush handle.
Can't stay consistent between three books. First two Nate had an unwavering purple halo now it's crimson? A third of the way through the book and Nate's halo is purple again. It alternates a few more times and if this is how character development is shown, weak.
After reading the mixed reactions of other reviews about the ending it actually earned another star for the last thrilling chapters alone. Could not put it down.
Prologue unnecessary except to use the word lesbionage and reference alternate uses for a hair bush handle.
Can't stay consistent between three books. First two Nate had an unwavering purple halo now it's crimson? A third of the way through the book and Nate's halo is purple again. It alternates a few more times and if this is how character development is shown, weak.
After reading the mixed reactions of other reviews about the ending it actually earned another star for the last thrilling chapters alone. Could not put it down.
bethaturner's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this series, I love Matthews' style, I love the intrigue and the cities and the travel and the food and the espionage and the drama. I'm so sad it's over! A worthy end to the trilogy
bethturner87's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this series, I love Matthews' style, I love the intrigue and the cities and the travel and the food and the espionage and the drama. I'm so sad it's over! A worthy end to the trilogy
maurareads13's review against another edition
5.0
Conclusion to the Sparrow trilogy. Truly enjoyed all 3 books, with the 1st and 3rd being the best. Matthews did a solid job is closing this out while uncannily writing fictional events years ago that are now actually happening in the world. Highly recommend if you’re into spy/espionage thrillers. It was neat to see the author’s past CIA experience woven throughout the book.
**the recipes at the end of every chapter are a pleasant bonus
WARNING- There are semi-graphic love scenes & violence, but it isn’t the entirety of the book.
**the recipes at the end of every chapter are a pleasant bonus
WARNING- There are semi-graphic love scenes & violence, but it isn’t the entirety of the book.
mepitts's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
As with the other Jason Matthews books, 4.5 for spy craft and local color, 2.0 for eye-rolling 70’s soft porn-style sex scenes (nipples called “shipyard rivets”)—which I was able to mainly ignore through the audiobooks “fast advance” feature and fascination with recipes. Can’t imagine any LeCarre fan saying, “Sure wish this had more swearing and soft porn and recipes” but maybe that’s just me. Recommended with reservations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Gore, Sexual content, and Torture
lish_2022's review against another edition
4.0
This is an outstanding spy novel! Real characters, real feelings, intriguing storyline. 4.5 stars!
I liked the whole Red Sparrow Trilogy, this final book was a decent ending to this thrilling journey. I loved the characters of the CIA team - Benford, Gable, Forsyth and Nash of course. Dominyika is a stubborn but smart girl, she learned everything in this spy-world to be a really good asset in this dangerous game called espionage.
Jason Matthews did a very good job writing this trilogy.
I liked the whole Red Sparrow Trilogy, this final book was a decent ending to this thrilling journey. I loved the characters of the CIA team - Benford, Gable, Forsyth and Nash of course. Dominyika is a stubborn but smart girl, she learned everything in this spy-world to be a really good asset in this dangerous game called espionage.
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My heart is aching for everyone… but it had to end like this. The last pages were perfect for finish this story.Jason Matthews did a very good job writing this trilogy.
schecky's review against another edition
4.0
The series as a whole was great, character development was on point and the conflict they faced was well described and conflict had time to build. The ending - it does make sense, to make it seem no more important than any of the other characters but damn. It almost felt rushed or forced with how quick everything transpired, the ending was not predictable but you could see it happening.