The Gray Man (Gray Man Series #1) by Mark Greaney
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Web ID: 16835636Unputdownable
The action is incredible, it’s the perfect length, it feels like you’re watching a movie, the depth of the characters without direct characterization, just a great book, read it!!
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Court Gentry lurks in the shadows – quietly killing the targets he’s given then fading back away. Only when a powerful man is determined to spare nothing to ensure Court’s head becomes his newest trophy does Court’s carefully crafted world come tumbling down. With even his closest allies forced against him, Court needs to dig deep and use everything he’s got to escape with his life. I found this to be a really well paced and solidly plotted “secret assassin has the tables turned” sort of story. While superficially this is like a number of other stories out there, I found that I quickly got sucked into enjoying both Court’s character and eager to see how things would unfold next. While he isn’t an anti-hero like many assassin characters are nowadays – there are still small amounts of loyalty and patriotism inside Court’s makeup – Court is also extremely pragmatic and doesn’t yearn for things to be different or for a lifestyle that simply isn’t achievable for him anymore. I found this quite endearing, and it really helped sell me on his character and the book as a whole. I absolutely admit I felt a fair bit of sympathy for Court’s handler – Donald Fitzroy. Without giving too much away I strongly feel he was put in a horrendous situation – a genuine “no win” sort of position – and while we all might be able to talk about various options or differences in how we would handle such a thing, I truly felt like Fitzroy did the best he could. Certainly, Gentry was given a raw deal having to fend for his life, but I definitely feel like Fitzroy had an equally bad time of the entire situation. It’s not often I feel deep empathy for a secondary character and not the main protagonist, so this surprised me and helped the book feel fresh and different to me. Readers looking for an exciting, action orientated espionage style of story should feel this really fits the bill. There are a bunch of cannon-fodder character deaths and plenty of shoot ‘em up scenes without an extreme amount of gore or dwelling on the violence. The bad guys here are actually bad – so I did feel in places the story got a bit gritty – readers looking for something a little easier or gentle might not find this fits the bill for them. A fast paced and interesting thriller, this is a great book. I’ll be looking for the next in the series. originally posted at long and short reviews
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Gripping
As a female I thought there would be no way I would enjoy this book; it is a book written for men. Boy, was I ever wrong! Mark Greaney had me hooked in the first three pages! This book keeps you on the edge of your seat. I just couldn't put it down. Powerful from beginning to end! The action and intrigue are emotional and intense. The suspense is electrifying. The characters are well drawn and executed and very real. The circumstances surrounding them are also very realistic in today's world. This is one of those books you will have a hard time putting down. It does not disappoint; riveting from beginning to end. I can honestly say it is the best book I have read in a long time! I am anxious for the sequel! Thank you, Mr. Greaney!
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Vince Flynn Light
I haven't read any of Mr. Greaneys book, but I bought this since I had nothing else to read. As stated, not up to the quality of a Mitch Rapp or Scott Horvath political thriller not Overall it was entertaining a bit light on story line, and character development and somewhat predictable. Good guy kills bad guys. While most of the storyline is a bit unrealistic, I was able to relax and enjoy it for what it is a pulp action thriller.
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