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 by Jack Winnick is a gripping novel full of suspense, and fire. The narrative opens in a Los Angeles shopping center that has been damaged by a frightening terrorist attack. A ten-person armed gang's heinous activities culminated in the murder of many innocent people, who were skillfully mixed with their own deaths to hide their tracks. A catastrophe of this magnitude would have shocked and unnerved the entire nation. During this turmoil, the following incident took place: an attack on a financial institution in New York, a breach of its security, and the destruction of a satellite. Two couples, Lara and Uri, who were enjoying a vacation and their honeymoon in Ohio at the time, were enlisted to aid the government's inquiry while the nation was still in upheaval. Expert counterterrorism investigators Lara and Uri set out on a challenging quest to apprehend the terrorists and identify the puppet master at work. Can they identify the offenders' motives and capture them? Within this book's intriguing pages, find enlightenment.
I adored the development of Lara and Uri's romance. In this specific narrative, they began as lovers and then became a married couple, and I loved it. They distinguished themselves from their peers due to their exceptional investigative abilities, which made them the most qualified individuals to look into the circumstances behind the mall attack and make the necessary arrests. I also enjoyed the author's writing style for this book. It was a very original one. I applaud him for being able to depict in literature what some nations are going through or have gone through. Interestingly, despite how believable the events were, I didn't read this story with the assumption that it was fiction. I was eager to read the rest of the book's sections because the first one had such interesting stuff. The story's intriguing plot kept me interested as well. I was more pleased with the book because it was action-packed.
Winnick did a fantastic job at creating descriptions with vivid visuals. The scenes were simple to visualize and entertaining. The characters' growth was meticulously planned out and ordered. The character I liked the most was Miles. It was exciting to try to predict his next moves. I enjoyed how Miles' passion for video games was reflected in the narrative and how it was interwoven. I really like the inclusion of the enemy's voyage at sea following their New York escape. It was intriguing to observe how meticulously thought-out their plan was.
The representation of people from the Middle East as terrorists, which perpetuates an outdated image, was one part of this novel that bothered me. Although I recognize that the author was motivated by his own wartime experiences, I think such racial intolerance is inappropriate in the politically sensitive environment of today. Nevertheless, despite having a personal bias, I was still able to appreciate and enjoy the work as a whole.
I give this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars because it was well and professionally edited. In general, I adored this book. I've read a different piece by this author, but I can without a doubt state that this is my favorite so far. Anyone above the age of 18 who enjoys action, adventure, or taking revenge on evil terrorists should read this. This is a fantastic entry point for the category.
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The Date Farm
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The Date Farm by Jack Winnick is a gripping novel full of suspense, and fire. The narrative opens in a Los Angeles shopping center that has been damaged by a frightening terrorist attack. A ten-person armed gang's heinous activities culminated in the murder of many innocent people, who were skillfully mixed with their own deaths to hide their tracks. A catastrophe of this magnitude would have shocked and unnerved the entire nation. During this turmoil, the following incident took place: an attack on a financial institution in New York, a breach of its security, and the destruction of a satellite. Two couples, Lara and Uri, who were enjoying a vacation and their honeymoon in Ohio at the time, were enlisted to aid the government's inquiry while the nation was still in upheaval. Expert counterterrorism investigators Lara and Uri set out on a challenging quest to apprehend the terrorists and identify the puppet master at work. Can they identify the offenders' motives and capture them? Within this book's intriguing pages, find enlightenment.
I adored the development of Lara and Uri's romance. In this specific narrative, they began as lovers and then became a married couple, and I loved it. They distinguished themselves from their peers due to their exceptional investigative abilities, which made them the most qualified individuals to look into the circumstances behind the mall attack and make the necessary arrests. I also enjoyed the author's writing style for this book. It was a very original one. I applaud him for being able to depict in literature what some nations are going through or have gone through. Interestingly, despite how believable the events were, I didn't read this story with the assumption that it was fiction. I was eager to read the rest of the book's sections because the first one had such interesting stuff. The story's intriguing plot kept me interested as well. I was more pleased with the book because it was action-packed.
Winnick did a fantastic job at creating descriptions with vivid visuals. The scenes were simple to visualize and entertaining. The characters' growth was meticulously planned out and ordered. The character I liked the most was Miles. It was exciting to try to predict his next moves. I enjoyed how Miles' passion for video games was reflected in the narrative and how it was interwoven. I really like the inclusion of the enemy's voyage at sea following their New York escape. It was intriguing to observe how meticulously thought-out their plan was.
The representation of people from the Middle East as terrorists, which perpetuates an outdated image, was one part of this novel that bothered me. Although I recognize that the author was motivated by his own wartime experiences, I think such racial intolerance is inappropriate in the politically sensitive environment of today. Nevertheless, despite having a personal bias, I was still able to appreciate and enjoy the work as a whole.
I give this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars because it was well and professionally edited. In general, I adored this book. I've read a different piece by this author, but I can without a doubt state that this is my favorite so far. Anyone above the age of 18 who enjoys action, adventure, or taking revenge on evil terrorists should read this. This is a fantastic entry point for the category.
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The Date Farm
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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