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On the one hand 'The Bourne Identity' is a relatively fast-paced, thrilling novel, the bare bones of which many readers may be familiar with via a same-named movie, by a master of the genre. On the other hand it has a dated feel, the writing is almost comically breathless at times, it suffers by comparison to the movie version, and although it's fast-paced, it's not fast enough.
At the high level, those familiar with the movie will recognize the plot: barely alive Jason Bourne is dragged out of t ...more
At the high level, those familiar with the movie will recognize the plot: barely alive Jason Bourne is dragged out of t ...more
It was alright. The atmosphere is there. The characters too. The Carlos theme seamed a bit too much. But all in all I continued to the next book in the series which is even better.
Jun 04, 2015
Stephen Boiko
marked it as to-read
Nov 02, 2022
Jon Zastera
rated it
it was amazing
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Jun 23, 2016
Dwaraka
marked it as to-read
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Eliza
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