Espionage

didn't feel like a traditional Bourne. The book focused less on Bourne himself than in past novels. It seemed like you could have switched the names around a little bit and it wouldn't have mattered. It was Bourne in name, but little else. The story was decent, but not thrilling or unpredictable. disappointing overall. ( )

Very Good, keep them coming Eric!!!
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Very Good, keep them coming Eric!!!
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A meeting takes place between two unlikely subjects, with the purpose being a quid pro quo involving Bourne's death. And, indeed, Bourne is the target of an assassination attempt in Bali that is almost successful. While Bourne slowly recuperates, he undertakes a journey to try to determine who he is --- or, more accurately, the essence of his David Webb persona --- as well as who was behind the attempt to take him off the board. The answer to the latter question is a surprising one, given that it is Leonid Arkidin, an adversary whom Bourne had believed to be dead. But Bourne's quest regarding his own identity is quickly terminated and, indeed, bookends the beginning and end of the tale.

I enjoyed the action-packed story and multitude of very human characters. The only downfall was that the characters seemed so flat. I'd recommend it to those who've enjoyed the earlier books. ( )