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Dec 17, 2009
LJ
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THE RIGHTEOUS MEN (Suspense-NYC-Cont) – Poor
Bourne, Sam – 1st book
HarperCollinsPublisher, 2006- UK Hardcover
British born Will Monroe is a fledgling reporter with the New York Times. Murders are occurring around the world. The victims seem to be random until it is realized that each person performs deeds which define him as a righteous man. Will’s wife, Beth, is kidnapped and told not to call the police, they do not want money and that she will be released unharmed in a few d More...
Bourne, Sam – 1st book
HarperCollinsPublisher, 2006- UK Hardcover
British born Will Monroe is a fledgling reporter with the New York Times. Murders are occurring around the world. The victims seem to be random until it is realized that each person performs deeds which define him as a righteous man. Will’s wife, Beth, is kidnapped and told not to call the police, they do not want money and that she will be released unharmed in a few d More...
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Jan 07, 2012
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Jul 28, 2009
Erica
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Ever since the stunning commercial success of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code, writer after writer has tried to pull Brown’s sword of success from the stone of mediocrity. In order to convince themselves their efforts are working, their book jackets are decorated with quotes comparing them favourably to Mr. Brown and claiming ascendency to his throne. No matter how these upstarts toil, they will never receive the same acclaim or cash as Dan Brown for one simple reason: he was a trailblazer and t
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Feb 05, 2010
Nikki
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Pretty much like reading a Dan Brown book -- somehow the whole style could almost have been his. Mum said she thought Sam Bourne was better: I'm not sure, maybe a little. It's enjoyable enough as light reading, a page-turner, a pot-boiler, whatever. The sense of urgency was a bit difficult -- for some people in the story, it was the end of the world; for the sceptical reader, and for the main character, it was "just" one woman and her unborn child. A bit lacking, maybe, given that the
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Feb 02, 2012
Matt
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A mind-blowing debut novel by Bourne that had me very interested in the plot, theme, and characters The Righteous Men is surely worth the time and effort. While I am not one for religious themed books, this one left the traditional "love your neighbour as Jesus would" type and actually used the idea of orthodoxy amid both Jews and Christians to really open the reader's eyes to what is out there. I had no idea about replacement theology, nor was I familiar with the 35 righteous men, but
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Apr 11, 2011
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Aug 04, 2011
Gareth
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All those Dan Brown comparisons almost put me off reading this. Fortunately, this isn't another bad Da Vinci Code rip off, although there are similarities in the style of writing and some of the themes on display. This is a solid work of fiction with interesting and vivid characters. There are more than a few gripping moments and I admit to being sucked into the world of Will Monroe and Jewish folklore quite easily. The ending wasn't quite as satisfying as I'd hoped with some less than surprisin
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Aug 19, 2011
Julie
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I enjoyed the basic story line, and there were enough twists and unforeseen turns to keep me guessing and interested. However, it was just a bit too long, with too much information thrown at you at times. Some bits could have easily been skipped without taking anything away from the stroy. For instance, sending Will and Sandy to the Atlas statue - I don't see the point of that really, and Sandy's character could have been made more of (or left out completely) - he was just a bit too incidental f
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May 30, 2011
Wan Ni
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William Monroe, a New York Times reporter finds his wife kidnapped by the Hassidic community. In an attempt to rescue her, he uncovers a connection between the mysterious sudden deaths of a handful of men from every corner of the world. This connection will endanger not only himself and his wife, but the fate of the world may be at hand.
Author, Sam Bourne is said to be "the biggest challenger to Dan Brown's crown" by the Mirror. I fail to concur. While this novel is admitted More...
Author, Sam Bourne is said to be "the biggest challenger to Dan Brown's crown" by the Mirror. I fail to concur. While this novel is admitted More...
Aug 02, 2011
Mattias
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Yes it is another book about religious mysteries, murder, history and legends just like The DaVinci Code - which in all fairness isnt as fantastic as many people say.
The Righteous men is a good enough thriller but its nothing special in any way. It doesnt give you that sense of being trancended into its world like the really good books do. But hey its like a good pop song you hear on the radio - you dont run off to buy the album but you dont turn it off directly either.
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The Righteous men is a good enough thriller but its nothing special in any way. It doesnt give you that sense of being trancended into its world like the really good books do. But hey its like a good pop song you hear on the radio - you dont run off to buy the album but you dont turn it off directly either.
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Aug 24, 2008
This book was awesome. I learned a lot....more about the Jewish society and their belief systems.
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Jul 31, 2011
Christine
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This book is always going to be compared to Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code. I actually found Bourne's book easier to read and rather gripping. There are similarities in the writing style and some of the themes but I feel this book has more moments that grip you. I got sucked into the character of Will Monroe and wanted to find out what had happened to Beth. The sections on Jewish folklore were also interesting and they were written in a way that was easy to read. I think people should ignore the
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Mar 04, 2011
Deb
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At first Will just thinks he's lucked out in finding a good news story to chase. Two murders on opposite sides of the country, intriguing because both involve men who are remembered for unexpectedly making a sacrifice that can only be explained as "righteous". Will doesn't immediately make the connection, but when he is sent a message that his wife has been kidnapped he desperately starts to follow the kidnappers trail. Which leads him to a religious sect, an ancient legend, and mor
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Aug 09, 2010
Rob
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Will Monroe, a New York Times reporter, discovers a link between two murders in New York and Montana. Then his wife is kidnapped because of what he knows. His investigation brings him in the heart of the jewish orthodox community, where he learns a lot about the kabbala, the end of the world and the lamed vav, the 36 righteous men.
I give the book 4 stars because for once this is a religious thriller that has nothing to do with Mary Magdalene or Jesus Christ. Thank God ! You also lear More...
I give the book 4 stars because for once this is a religious thriller that has nothing to do with Mary Magdalene or Jesus Christ. Thank God ! You also lear More...
Jul 05, 2011
Alvi
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The book sounds promising on the face of it but is poorly executed. I felt I was being preached at for most of it, with the author never missing an opportunity to flaunt his knowledge of Judaism and also, irritatingly and pointlessly, far too many lines in Yiddish. It might be interesting for him but it's very boring for readers. I found myself skip-reading a lot of it, which I rarely do. I cared little for the characters and found some of the scenes ludicrous. The ending was predictable, with t
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Feb 12, 2008
Nancy
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This book is a fast-paced thriller that kept me turning pages after I started it, and is really good if you're looking for a few hours of reading entertainment time. Don't expect great literature here, because it is simply a suspense thriller, but it tops pretty much everything on the shelves currently. I liked it with one caveat. I thought it was a bit predictable, but there is a good twist at the end that I wasn't expecting so that made up for the predictability factor. And it is a bit far-fet
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Jun 24, 2009
Marco
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"Il codice dei giusti" di Sam Bourne potrebbe apparire come il solito thriller da spiaggia. Invece è un romanzo che ti cattura sin dalla prima pagina per l'abilità di costruire insieme ad una trama eccitante, anche una serie di personaggi indimenticabili.
A tratti similare al "Codice da Vinci" ha però un grande pregio rispetto al filone di Dan Brown, l'originalità. Il "chassidico" legato "all'occultismo" infatti non è un argomento che abbia già fatto p
A tratti similare al "Codice da Vinci" ha però un grande pregio rispetto al filone di Dan Brown, l'originalità. Il "chassidico" legato "all'occultismo" infatti non è un argomento che abbia già fatto p
Feb 07, 2012
Vennie
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This book was well researched and kept me on the edge of my seat. There are murders across the world of men with nothing in common, and yet, they are all connected in some mysterious way. This is a story from the bible and interpreted by a group of Jewish clergy from Brooklyn are searching for answers. The book is a good story and since so much is based on true beliefs and the bible it gives it a rich feeling. I will read other books by Sam Bourne soon.
Jun 13, 2011
Rachel
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I really like this. Generally I choose chick lit, but I enjoyed the Dan Brown books, and thought I'd give this a try as it's in the same vein.
I'm sure there are lots of people who really don't like it, but as long as you don't expect any kind of classic literature, and you just want an easy to read thriller - then it's great. I reckon that if you liked Dan Brown, then you'll like this.
(Is that damning with faint praise though....)
I'm sure there are lots of people who really don't like it, but as long as you don't expect any kind of classic literature, and you just want an easy to read thriller - then it's great. I reckon that if you liked Dan Brown, then you'll like this.
(Is that damning with faint praise though....)
Oct 13, 2011
Mirella Grace
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Here comes another novel which based on religious statement. At least dalam hal ini, gak cuma agama Kristen, tapi juga adat istiadat bangsa Yahudi. Keren...
Di novel ini saya belajar banyak tentang bangsa Yahudi, at least adat bangsa Yahudi yang ada di New York lah. Jadi rada penasaran apa kebiasaan orang Yuhudi di NY sana sama dengan kebiasaan bangsa Yahudi di tempat asalnya.
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Di novel ini saya belajar banyak tentang bangsa Yahudi, at least adat bangsa Yahudi yang ada di New York lah. Jadi rada penasaran apa kebiasaan orang Yuhudi di NY sana sama dengan kebiasaan bangsa Yahudi di tempat asalnya.
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Jan 25, 2009
Conspiracy theories have been done to exhaustion, I should know. My next novel is plotted around a secret society. Yet Bourne's choice of an Hassidim Jews society is genial, and difficult to write. Men, singled out as good men, are being assasinated all over the world, and there's a link.
The atmosphere is breathtaking. Sam is a superb writer. Now I'll carry on reading.
The atmosphere is breathtaking. Sam is a superb writer. Now I'll carry on reading.
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Jul 31, 2011
Katherine
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A little different than you're usual run-of-the-mill mysteries. While the story tended to drag a bit I didn't really mind as I found the factual information about Judaism very interesting. I would like to read the book recommended by the author by Gershom Scholem, 'Messianic Idea in Judaism' and would also like to read more on the legend of the 'lamad vav'. Interesting.
May 28, 2010
Christina
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great, exciting read. cool riddles and i was really shocked at the identity of the bad guy. didn't c that coming. so it wasn't those books u figure it out halfway through, which always kills the suspense a bit.
i liked the idea of the righteous men... men who seem ordinary, even sinful, but in the end are the kind of ppl to admire, even if they don't want it.
i liked the idea of the righteous men... men who seem ordinary, even sinful, but in the end are the kind of ppl to admire, even if they don't want it.
Dec 20, 2009
Alison
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Billed as being similar to Dan Brown .... this is a good thriller about a devoutly Jewish group tied in with a kidnap and a worldwide serial killer. A good pageturner though at times I felt the main character was acting way too calmly for someone whose beloved wife had been kidnapped! I'll look out for more books by this author though.
Sep 13, 2009
Mariano
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Una historia que en su inicio promete muchísimo y conforme va transcurriendo la historia pierde fuerza y se vuelve predecible.
"El mundo se encuentra sostenido por la existencia de 36 hombres justos que habitan la tierra bajo la misma época. Sin embargo hay alguien que desea terminar con el mundo y la vida de estas 36 personas...."
"El mundo se encuentra sostenido por la existencia de 36 hombres justos que habitan la tierra bajo la misma época. Sin embargo hay alguien que desea terminar con el mundo y la vida de estas 36 personas...."
Sep 03, 2011
Steve
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Someone is killing the world's truly righteous men in a test of an ancient Hassidic belief dating back to the destruction of Sodom. An interesting read, in the same line of Dan Brown, with a Jewish twist. I enjoy these kinds of historical thrillers. The main caste are a little wooden, but a nice plot.
Aug 10, 2011
Esteban
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Bastante lento hasta como la mitad del libro donde se vuelve interesante y cautivador.
La traduccion es un poco burda y creo que ahi pierde parte de la magia que tanto se le ha alabado a este autor en este libro.
Al final remonta y se convierte en un libro interesante pero no un top.
La traduccion es un poco burda y creo que ahi pierde parte de la magia que tanto se le ha alabado a este autor en este libro.
Al final remonta y se convierte en un libro interesante pero no un top.
May 18, 2011
Anna
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Cheesy, unconvincing. One of the dozen or so books that jumped to Dan Brown bandwagon after Da Vinci Code proved that religiously themed thrillers can sell well.
Decent enough to finish, but this would be one of those books that sounds absolutely horrible if you recount what happens in it.
Decent enough to finish, but this would be one of those books that sounds absolutely horrible if you recount what happens in it.
Sep 13, 2010
Shaun
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I found the story dragged too much and thought it could have been a hundred pages shorter to make it tighter. As a result, I skimmed through sections rather than reading fully. There was obviously a lot of research undertaken, but this sometimes bogged the story down when being relayed.
Jul 11, 2010
Lynda
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Not a very good read.. trying to get to the end of this boring far to slow..repeating its self.. book.
I thought it would be like Dan Browns books but was I told wrong!
I dont care if the story line means the end of the world ..just do it! lets turn the last page and end it all.
I thought it would be like Dan Browns books but was I told wrong!
I dont care if the story line means the end of the world ..just do it! lets turn the last page and end it all.
