The Assassins (Johnny Swift Thrillers #1)
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1914. Tensions are reaching boiling point in Europe and the threat of war is imminent. Johnny...
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Don’t Judge A Girl By Her Cover
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When Cammie "The Chameleon" Morgan visits her roommate Macey in Boston, she thinks she's in for an...
The Glitch
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Shelley Stone might be a little overwhelmed. She runs the company Conch, the manufacturer of a small...
The Wayward Target (The Wayward Series #3)
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When a price is placed on her head, Maggie must face the terroristic mastermind to save her...
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The File
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Debut author Gary Born erupts into the literary scene with a nail-biting thriller centered on...
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Amy Norman (1042 KP) rated Captive State (2019) in Movies
Jul 23, 2022
It's not all over glorified action, instead it is a slow burn, centering around a small rebellion, with the feel of a government espionage/spy thriller.
Overall it felt slightly predictable but I wasn't hugely invested, so was happy to go along for the ride, and just enjoy it for what it was.
There are some acting giants here, that deliver as usual, but were given such short screen time for it to have much impact.
A couple of newbies, that I hadn't encountered, held up the leads, but unfortunately for them they weren't given much to work with, or build on for you too truly feel for them.
It certainly wasn't a bad film, it had some interesting moments but it will likely have faded from my purview within a week or two.
Don't watch if you're into all out battles with humans vs aliens going toe-to-toe, and trying to outsmart each other.
Do watch if you enjoy the slow unfolding of a spy thriller, with small doses of peril peppered throughout (and aliens just to spice it up a little).
The Key to Deceit
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The second in the Electra McDonnell series from Edgar-nominated author Ashley Weaver, The Key to...
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Hornet Flight in Books
Mar 20, 2024
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Hornet Flight
By Ken Follet
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On the rocky coast of Denmark, two brothers, Harald and Arne Olufsen are straining against the rigid confines imposed by their elderly parents. Meanwhile, a network of MI6 spies is attempting to decipher an encrypted Luftwaffe radio signal which mentions the new Freya-Gerat - a rudimentary form of German radar equipment. Arne's relationship with Hermia Mount, an MI6 analyst draws him into underground politics, putting him under surveillance by the Danish security forces - and by one man in particular who has a personal motive to see Arne fall. It is only a matter of time before the brothers' paths converge in a united effort to overcome the Nazis. A disused Hornet Moth biplane is their only means of getting a vital message to the British...
Another enjoyable book from Ken Follet. This is set during World War Two a story of spies trying to tip the scales in a war that Germany are winning. I love this era in history it was a really good read. You will love this if you love Ken Follet , war time and espionage.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2204 KP) rated Spy School Secret Service (Spy School, #5) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
This premise sets us off on another wonderful wild ride into the world of espionage. Oh, the fact that Ben is only twelve-years-old might be unrealistic, but it is so much fun and author Stuart Gibbs makes it work here. There are lots of twists leading up to the wonderful climax. The characters are good, although they could be a little stronger. That’s probably just the adult in me talking, however because it certainly wasn’t on my mind when I was busy turning pages. The book also packs a fair number of laughs that caught me off guard and truly made me laugh out loud. Kids of all ages will love this book.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2017/11/book-review-spy-school-secret-service.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.