Review of The Date Farm

[Joyful17]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Date Farm" by Jack Winnick.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Terrorism has been a menace in many regions of the world. The extensive networks of terrorists and their disregard for human life make them a serious threat to the world. Therefore, government security agencies are constantly on the lookout for terrorist activities. The Date Farm by Jack Winnick relates a fictional tale about terrorist attacks in the United States.

Lara and Uri Levin are experienced and highly efficient agents of Mossad, the secret police of Israel. They were in Ohio visiting Lara's family when terrorists attacked a crowded mall in Beverly Hills, killing and maiming many. Lara and Uri were to report immediately to the FBI headquarters. The terrorists further intercepted secure communications and even took down a satellite, disrupting and breaching communication lines. At President Fijazi's palace, plans were ongoing to launch more attacks and steal valuables from the United States. The FBI had a lot on its plate. In their efforts to track the terrorists, Lara and Uri got assigned to separate teams. However, they were captured by the terrorists. The numerous mysteries of the tale unraveled progressively.

I had a great time reading this intricately woven story. The details of terrorist activities and plans were realistic and believable. I held my breath through the many suspenseful scenes in the story. I particularly love the tactics employed by the security agents in dealing with their foes. I learned much about being alert and defensive when danger lurks. On page 128, it was intriguing to read about how Lara laid a trap for her terrorist captives. The narrative reads, "She made a pretense of undressing, then turned on the shower full force...the eager Hakim poked his head in for a glimpse of the showering woman. It was what she had been anticipating." Many other scenes like this made the book interesting.

The story was well developed and believable. The progression of events leading to bombings or capture flowed naturally. I love the fact that the events were not predictable as well. For instance, I was not expecting the misfortune that befell the 6 terrorists on page 170. It was unexpected and yet realistic. It is my favorite aspect of the book.

I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. It was exceptionally well edited. Also, the characters were consistent. The only dislike I have about the book is the lack of humor in the narrative. However, the seriousness of the subject matter likely didn't allow for it. Readers who love action-packed stories about neutralizing terrorist groups would enjoy this book.

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[The Holy Grail]

The plot about countering terrorists intrigues me. I'd love to read more about this. Nice review.

[chinonye-nonye]

Beautiful review. You must be a good writer or an old reviewer. Your review will be my model henceforth.