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The Gray Man (Gray Man, #1)

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Is there sexual content in this book? Looking for a book for my teen son who is an avid reader and always looking for a new series.
Ilias Theodoropoulos Let me get this right... violence and killings are ok for a teenager, but sexual content is not?
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Is it slow paced?
James Roby No, Court is very much an on the move character. He's a lot like Jason Bourne...the movies not the novels.…moreNo, Court is very much an on the move character. He's a lot like Jason Bourne...the movies not the novels.(less)
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Did Netflix just release a movie based on this book?
David Character based loosely but not even close to the Netflix Movie.
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I've been completely distracted by the author switching back and forth between calling Ricky Bayliss “Bayliss” and “Ricky.” Sometimes in the same paragraph! I couldn’t get past 4% of the book. Does this happen with all the characters?
Pietje There is no character named Ricky Bayliss in The Gray Man.
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Why on Earth Gentry didn't change his appearance, knowing there were watchers everywhere looking for him?! It seemed the first thing any NORMAL person would think about: change the face. Wigs, glasses, age, facial features, whatever. But, guess, there would be nothing to write about cause the whole plot is based on The Gray Man being PERMANENTLY recognized and therefore hunted down. Beyond any ridiculousness...
Chris He did change his appearance. Before getting to Paris he shaved his head, took on the appearance of a 'proper English gentleman', or business man with…moreHe did change his appearance. Before getting to Paris he shaved his head, took on the appearance of a 'proper English gentleman', or business man with tailored suit and even the umbrella.

Of course he nonetheless was recognized by a "watcher"/"pavement artist" as he walked the streets of Paris. There are many other implausibilities, but the author at least thought of this point. (less)
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