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Title: On Dangerous Ground by Jack Higgins ISBN: 0-425-14828-9 Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group Pub. Date: 01 July, 1995 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.25 (12 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Something new around every corner.
Comment: This book throws all sorts of surprises your way. Everything you've come to expect or think about the characters will all of a sudden change as their true personality is revealed. It's just full of surprises that keep you wanting more, even when nothing exciting is happening.
This book was particularly interesting because of the topic. With Hong Kong having been handed over just a little while back and me actually living there I thought it took on a different meaning. Now I wonder if something like this really happened, whether the Chungking Covenant actually existed and was found. Either way, it makes for a good read, especially on a lonely beach in Malaysia.
I agree with everyone else that has written reviews here, Dillon is a great character. He seems like the perfect secret agent, but he's also got a little bit of an evil past which helps make him the person he is. The way he and Asta relate really confuses me because when they are around each other they seem like they truly have a thing for each other, but when they go back to their homes their attitude completely changes. Asta is a great character too, mainly because of that side of her, the way she changes so quickly makes you unsure of her motives so that when they are revealed at the end it really surprises you.
All in all this a great book that I never expected to like. I had to pick out a book on China for english and this seemed like the one that would appeal the most to me.
Rating: 3
Summary: Too close to his previous novels
Comment: Aaaargh, what's happening ???!!! Why is the sense of déjavu so strong in this one, especially following right after Thunderpoint??!!!
I give the books 3 stars because it is fast moving action-packed with a simple plot peppered with some witty dialogues, enjoyable especially for those who had not read Higgins' previous works.
Character-wise, is it my imagination or is the old BG Ferguson, veteran of Korean War, getting more and more into the action, seeing him accompanied by different aides (the female in this one is so similar to the one in Eye of the Storm, but of course *SPOILER* Higgins can't use her 'cos she had a thing against Dillon).
The introduction of physical/mental therapy for Dillon through Chinese arts was refreshing, but frankly, the short duration it took stretches the credibility.
Our heroes seem to make the same mistake again as in Thunderpoint, namely, going after vital objectives while being clearly outgunned when they could have been more careful. And of course, there is slight rehash of Luciano's Luck later in the book.
The interesting character was Asta, an enigmatic woman who had no problem shooting to kill but couldn't take care of a drunken lout, namely, one Fergus Munro. Those familiar with Higgins novels would immediately notice this character has the worst of two of Higgins' famous creations : Dougal Munro and Dougal Munro 2nd generation Ferguson, without any of their redeeming qualities.
Another bright spot of this book though, is that the villains (Mafia) got news of the Chunking Covenant before a mole leaked out the information to the establishment (heroes). Usually in Higgins story, it is the other way around.
Rating: 5
Summary: James Bond
Comment: The plot of the book will keep you reading, at first the three stories will make you ask many things about the real plot, but when the three stories merge and start the main story of the book you won't be able to leave the book, nevertheless, at the end of it is like a James Bond movie with a new star Sean Dillon instead of Sean Connery.
The story is good but it has his details that any secret agent would never do, for example to trust blindly Asta and try her to be against her step father.
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Title: Thunder Point by Jack Higgins ISBN: 0425143570 Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group Pub. Date: 01 September, 1994 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Angel of Death by Jack Higgins ISBN: 0425152235 Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group Pub. Date: 01 March, 1996 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Eye of the Storm by Jack Higgins ISBN: 0425138232 Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group Pub. Date: 01 July, 1995 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Drink With the Devil by Jack Higgins ISBN: 0425157547 Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group Pub. Date: 01 June, 1997 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The White House Connection by Jack Higgins ISBN: 0425175413 Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group Pub. Date: 10 July, 2000 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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