Review of The Date Farm

[Eva Nyaburi]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Date Farm" by Jack Winnick.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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The story commences within a bustling mall, where a group of ten armed men, equipped with automatic weapons and gas grenades, unleash a brutal attack on unsuspecting people enjoying their leisurely activities. Chaos erupts as the assailants open fire on the panicked crowd, who desperately seek cover on the mall floor. The atmosphere quickly transforms into one of dread and panic as frantic attempts to call 911 are made. After what feels like an eternity, the attackers switch to their Glock pistols and shoot off their heads. On the other hand, Lara and Uri are a couple at a family gathering, savoring their time together. Their peace is short-lived, however, as they are called to action. They have previously crossed paths with the suspected terrorist group and pursued its ruthless leader, Sheikh Zainal. Sheikh is a malevolent, ruthless figure willing to eliminate anyone or anything obstructing his plans. He has assembled a team of intelligent individuals committed to achieving their goals. To uncover the full story, read the book.

The book excels at crafting well-rounded characters on both sides of the conflict, allowing readers to explore the story from various perspectives. The villains are portrayed vividly, with ample scenes and viewpoints that make them frighteningly realistic. Moreover, the narrative contains elements of mystery, as Sheikh has intricate plans for the United States, accompanied by distracting maneuvers to confound the agents. This keeps readers in the dark about the true intentions of these evildoers until later in the story. While the book's strengths include character development and suspense, there are some potential drawbacks. The explicit depictions of violence and the grim conditions of the injured may be distressing to some readers.

Despite these minor concerns, the book deserves a five out of five star rating. The negative aspect did not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment, and the book appears exceptionally well edited, free from grammatical errors or typos. It's worth noting that, although it's the fourth installment in a series, it can be read as a standalone, as the events are independently portrayed in the narrative. I recommend The Date Farm by Jack Winnick to fans of action-packed adventures. It offers a thrilling blend of action as Lara and Uri strive to thwart the nefarious plans of their equally determined antagonists. The story is rife with suspense, making it impossible for readers to predict the next turn of events. However, it's important to be aware that the book contains violent scenes and depicts suicide missions by jihadi characters, which may not be suitable for sensitive readers.

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[Marina Flisvou]

It's clear that the book starts with a gripping and intense scene, setting the stage for a suspenseful story filled with action and complex characters. Your recommendation for fans of action-packed adventures and the note about the book being readable as a standalone despite being part of a series are helpful for potential readers. Thank you for taking the time to provide this thorough and informative review.

[NetMassimo]

I read the first two Lara and Uri thrillers and I liked how Jack Winnick develops diverse plots inspired by the actual terrorist threats against the USA and Israel. The other sequels seem great as well, so I plan to read them all. Thank you for your great review!

[Margi zuu202]

an enemy of USA launches attack on Beverly hills shopping mall killing and injuring hundred the same group attack largest bank building's in nyc

[Shri McGaley]

Excellent review! Your review goes into a lot of detail concerning the book and manages to capture key plot points just enough that you entice potential readers into the book but do not create spoilers. As an avid crime fiction reader, I understand the level of violence Winnick wrote in this book can actually be quite tame compared to some crime fictions I have read. However, that said, your statement of how the violence can still impact sensitive readers is very important and much appreciated. When I am looking for potential books, I greatly appreciate notes like you inserted that don't just describe the book. I appreciate notes that manage to capture details that would be my deciding factors in choosing said book. I greatly enjoyed this book, I agree it does excellently as a stand alone as I also have yet to read the others in the series, and I enjoyed the vivid descriptions of each character no matter the side. I agree Winnick's choice to thoroughly describe characters definitely made the villains a lot more real. Great review!