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Do these books need to be read in series?

Stuart Wilton Yes I'd say so. If you jump in on this one you'll probably struggle to understand a lot of the references to his 'split personalities' and past events…moreYes I'd say so. If you jump in on this one you'll probably struggle to understand a lot of the references to his 'split personalities' and past events that play a big role in Ultimatum.
The books are very long though, it's quite a commitment. You might prefer to listen to the audio book read by Scott Brick. I had no intention of reading them again so I listened to it at work. Very high quality recording and Brick has an excellent reading voice. Would definitely recommend :)(less)

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According to @Stuart in another question, this book should be read after first two books. But the Chinese translation skip the 2nd book due to it involved Chinese government. Could I use my movie knowledge to understand it without the 2nd book(I thought it might not be useful)?

Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all) Long ago I read the first volume when it came out in paperback. Decades later I listened to this one. I was able to follow it, though by the end it wa…moreLong ago I read the first volume when it came out in paperback. Decades later I listened to this one. I was able to follow it, though by the end it was ridiculously bad. (less)

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Did you see the movies? You should see the suspense

Marcin yes i saw them, but i don't like them. i prefer version with Chamberlain…moreyes i saw them, but i don't like them. i prefer version with Chamberlain(less)

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ok im going put this out. Please read for yourself. I have read alot of comments about the books not being similar to the movie they are right. That the books are crap they are wrong the books are awesome to read enough fight scence to entice you. give books a chance?

William Lowe Yes, give the books a chance. The movies are loosely based on the books. I think they both stand on their own. I just finished the first three Bourne …moreYes, give the books a chance. The movies are loosely based on the books. I think they both stand on their own. I just finished the first three Bourne books and they were really good. Bourne Identity takes more from the books than the second and third movies. They are all good. Give them a shot.(less)

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how is this book ?

Tim But if you want a quick answer: Still good, but not as good as the second, and the second wasn't as good as the first. It feels a little like he's run…moreBut if you want a quick answer: Still good, but not as good as the second, and the second wasn't as good as the first. It feels a little like he's running out of plot ideas, although the characters and voice are still great.(less)

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