Review of The Date Farm
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Review of The Date Farm
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Date Farm" by Jack Winnick.]
The Date Farm, an action thriller by Jack Winnick, is centered on excessive terrorism executed by radical Muslims. Ten terrorists in all-black attire enter a Beverly Hills mall hosting an after-hours rave for youngsters on a Saturday night. They hurled gas grenades to disperse and confuse the crowds while moving about the levels. They swiftly begin firing automatic guns at the victims. After five minutes of carnage, they all shoot themselves in the head with pistols. The current death toll is 48, according to official pronouncements. The call of shootings in the mall got to the newlyweds Uri Levin from Israel's Mossad and his woman Lara, who is now an "adjunct agent" for Mossad, while they were on holiday in Ohio with Lara's family. By the time they arrive, there have been fifty-eight fatalities and one hundred twenty-five wounded. To find out more about the terrorist attack, get a copy.
I enjoyed the well-developed array of characters in the book, especially Uri and Lara, who are recently wedded and coworkers. Their jobs as FBI and Mossad agents, respectively, just so happen to involve battling terrorists. The author captured their love and dedication to one another. The fact that neither of their characters exhibited the normal arrogance typically shown by agents in international thrillers was also a welcome change. Skilled agents Uri and Lara don't think they have to prove anything to anyone. In Lara's case, her knowledge and deeds dissuaded those questioning her capacity to complete the task as a woman.
The author's writing enthralls me. I read the book cover to cover while being completely absorbed. It's amazing how seamlessly he weaves fact and fiction together. There was no time to get bored or sidetracked because the book went rapidly. The plot moved along smoothly, skipping any unnecessary filler and getting right to the action. Each character had a specific function. Even the supporting cast members contributed to the story and weren't merely filler. The feelings of Uri and Lara are constantly nationalistic. When called upon, they are prepared to serve their respective countries. I respect them for having the strength and bravery to achieve that. There will be less corruption if more people like them in this world.
My favorite character is Lara. To achieve where she was, she had to work harder than others. Being a woman in the force wasn't simple, but she persevered. Her family didn't support her at one time, but she persisted and eventually won them over. However, the novel moved along rapidly. There were times when I thought the author might have slowed down; this would have aided readers unfamiliar with the earlier volumes.
Winnick skillfully weaves sporadic allusions to earlier operations into the story. I would gladly read the rest of the novels in the series based on how much I liked this action-packed suspense. There isn't a single thing about the book that I didn't like, it was exceptionally well-edited. I'm happy to give it 5 out of 5 stars. Readers who like foreign thrillers should check it out.
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The Date Farm
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The Date Farm, an action thriller by Jack Winnick, is centered on excessive terrorism executed by radical Muslims. Ten terrorists in all-black attire enter a Beverly Hills mall hosting an after-hours rave for youngsters on a Saturday night. They hurled gas grenades to disperse and confuse the crowds while moving about the levels. They swiftly begin firing automatic guns at the victims. After five minutes of carnage, they all shoot themselves in the head with pistols. The current death toll is 48, according to official pronouncements. The call of shootings in the mall got to the newlyweds Uri Levin from Israel's Mossad and his woman Lara, who is now an "adjunct agent" for Mossad, while they were on holiday in Ohio with Lara's family. By the time they arrive, there have been fifty-eight fatalities and one hundred twenty-five wounded. To find out more about the terrorist attack, get a copy.
I enjoyed the well-developed array of characters in the book, especially Uri and Lara, who are recently wedded and coworkers. Their jobs as FBI and Mossad agents, respectively, just so happen to involve battling terrorists. The author captured their love and dedication to one another. The fact that neither of their characters exhibited the normal arrogance typically shown by agents in international thrillers was also a welcome change. Skilled agents Uri and Lara don't think they have to prove anything to anyone. In Lara's case, her knowledge and deeds dissuaded those questioning her capacity to complete the task as a woman.
The author's writing enthralls me. I read the book cover to cover while being completely absorbed. It's amazing how seamlessly he weaves fact and fiction together. There was no time to get bored or sidetracked because the book went rapidly. The plot moved along smoothly, skipping any unnecessary filler and getting right to the action. Each character had a specific function. Even the supporting cast members contributed to the story and weren't merely filler. The feelings of Uri and Lara are constantly nationalistic. When called upon, they are prepared to serve their respective countries. I respect them for having the strength and bravery to achieve that. There will be less corruption if more people like them in this world.
My favorite character is Lara. To achieve where she was, she had to work harder than others. Being a woman in the force wasn't simple, but she persevered. Her family didn't support her at one time, but she persisted and eventually won them over. However, the novel moved along rapidly. There were times when I thought the author might have slowed down; this would have aided readers unfamiliar with the earlier volumes.
Winnick skillfully weaves sporadic allusions to earlier operations into the story. I would gladly read the rest of the novels in the series based on how much I liked this action-packed suspense. There isn't a single thing about the book that I didn't like, it was exceptionally well-edited. I'm happy to give it 5 out of 5 stars. Readers who like foreign thrillers should check it out.
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The Date Farm
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