3.8

Seperti melihat film spionase. Agaknya buku ini merupakan bentuk berbeda dari legal thriller yg sudah saya baca. Tantangan untuk menyelesaikan novel ini adalah jabaran peristiwa yg begitu detil dan antisipasi adanya percakapan2 tajam (yg tidak terlalu banyak di sini). CIA, FBI, dan DIA banyak disinggung di sini. Cocok utk penyuka spionase.

Not one of Grisham's better books but it was still readable and enjoyable

I read this book in no time at all! It kept me interested without getting me lost in the story. On par with Mr. Grisham's other works. Easy read.

A typical good Grisham read. Very fast.

This is not the best Grisham I've ever read.

Plot: The focus is very much on the main characters immersion in Italian culture and language, the circumstances that lead him there seem built around it and a bit far-fetched.

Characters: We encounter a virtually all-male cast, the females are either spouses without a story or the love interest.

Pacing: We spend a lot of time in Italy with the main character, learning Italian and drinking coffee. The actual story, while interesting and very readable, just kind of peters out in the end, instead of reaching a climax.

Writing: The writing is good as always, Grisham has a good ear for dialogue and his narrative flows easily.

I really enjoyed this book. The majority of the action takes place in Bologna, Italy and involves walking around the city.

Another that I don't think was the most popular Grisham book, but I enjoyed it. I especially liked the parts in Italy and how our main character (Joel) had to learn Italian and fit in, trying to hide. Lots of tension and great moments in this one.

Grisham esce dai soliti schemi del legal thriller, che effettivamentegli riescono bene, per affrontare una storia più spostata verso lo spionaggio. Meglio che torni al legal thriller. La storia si perde molto sulla descrizione di alcune città italiane che il protagonista visita: Treviso e Bologna. Come fosse una guida turistica. Viene poi però tirato via molto il finale dove la suspence è poca e le sorprese praticamente assenti.

Not my favorite from Mr. Grisham. A majority of the book gave off the impression of being a tour guide. I love Italy, but I really don't care how many dinners and lunches the main character ate. I got sucked in on page 200. A little late for me. The ending was wonderful, but most of it was boring.