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Review by smahoney12 -- The Date Farm by Jack Winnick
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Date Farm" by Jack Winnick.]
A page-turner from the beginning, The Date Farm by Jack Winnick follows our favorite duo Lara Edmunds and Uri Levin as they embark on a mission to thwart enemy attacks on US soil. While The Date Farm is the fourth book in a series chronicling the adventures of the main characters, it is not essential to have read Winnick’s previous three novels to enjoy this read. Individuals who relish in suspenseful novels, with a side of interesting facts and insight into foreign government institutions, will savor this book.
The action following our two main characters and their comrades takes place across several locations — with our heroes’ story beginning when they are called to duty over a horrific attack in a Los Angeles mall leaving hundreds of innocent children, men, and women dead. Trusted as experts in anti-terrorism, Lara and Uri are briefed on who is likely behind the attack and what plans may be underway to target other US cities. These premonitions come true when we realize the LA attacks were merely a cover-up for a larger terrorism mission being carried out in Lower Manhattan.
Winnick narrates a captivating story about the perils of capturing terrorists, embedding yourself in a foreign and unstable territory, and most importantly — protecting your loved ones at all costs. From Manhattan, Lara and Uri are sent on a chase around the world to secure precious cargo and simultaneously ensure the enemy is never able to carry out similar slaughter again. Throughout the novel, we witness Lara and Uri finding hope and kindness even in the darkest of places, and developing new perceptions of what humans are possible of - good and bad.
There were several elements of the book I liked. As with his other novels, the characters in the novel were robust and enthralling. Lara and Uri create a bond that is palpable to readers while Sheikh Abidin is written as a strong-willed, but a deadly and destructive enemy. Another positive component of the read was the pace at which the action was carried out. The details were critical to moving the plot and lacked any tedious elements or long-winded story lines.
The only constructive criticism I have of The Date Farm was the speed at which the climax and resolution happened. I felt that many critical plot lines were wrapped up instantly and minimized the dramatic finale of our characters’ fates. Overall, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. I found minimal editorial errors throughout the novel and found the storyline and character development to be well worth the read.
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The Date Farm
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A page-turner from the beginning, The Date Farm by Jack Winnick follows our favorite duo Lara Edmunds and Uri Levin as they embark on a mission to thwart enemy attacks on US soil. While The Date Farm is the fourth book in a series chronicling the adventures of the main characters, it is not essential to have read Winnick’s previous three novels to enjoy this read. Individuals who relish in suspenseful novels, with a side of interesting facts and insight into foreign government institutions, will savor this book.
The action following our two main characters and their comrades takes place across several locations — with our heroes’ story beginning when they are called to duty over a horrific attack in a Los Angeles mall leaving hundreds of innocent children, men, and women dead. Trusted as experts in anti-terrorism, Lara and Uri are briefed on who is likely behind the attack and what plans may be underway to target other US cities. These premonitions come true when we realize the LA attacks were merely a cover-up for a larger terrorism mission being carried out in Lower Manhattan.
Winnick narrates a captivating story about the perils of capturing terrorists, embedding yourself in a foreign and unstable territory, and most importantly — protecting your loved ones at all costs. From Manhattan, Lara and Uri are sent on a chase around the world to secure precious cargo and simultaneously ensure the enemy is never able to carry out similar slaughter again. Throughout the novel, we witness Lara and Uri finding hope and kindness even in the darkest of places, and developing new perceptions of what humans are possible of - good and bad.
There were several elements of the book I liked. As with his other novels, the characters in the novel were robust and enthralling. Lara and Uri create a bond that is palpable to readers while Sheikh Abidin is written as a strong-willed, but a deadly and destructive enemy. Another positive component of the read was the pace at which the action was carried out. The details were critical to moving the plot and lacked any tedious elements or long-winded story lines.
The only constructive criticism I have of The Date Farm was the speed at which the climax and resolution happened. I felt that many critical plot lines were wrapped up instantly and minimized the dramatic finale of our characters’ fates. Overall, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. I found minimal editorial errors throughout the novel and found the storyline and character development to be well worth the read.
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The Date Farm
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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