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4.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderfully immersive book that I could hardly put down, May 23, 2000
After being introduced to the intrigingly complex and fascinating worlds capable of being created by Eric Lustbader by reading "The White Ninja", I just *had* to read another one of his books. It just so happened my father also had Angel Eyes on his book shelf.
The first thing that came to mind when I read the little description on the inside flaps was "Bond Film". Angel Eyes is filled with all the espionage, sleuthing, exotic/dangerous locations, and, yes, sex that the latest bond flick had. And, just like a Bond movie, I read this book with the acceptance that all the characters are intelligent, rich, beautiful, and extremely pivotal to world events. This is a given. If you can't swallow that idea, this isn't the book for you. But, unlike any Bond movie, the characters' pshychology, morals, and inner conflicts are all laid out with extreme detail by Lustbader. There really are no bad or good guys in this book, only well-developed shades of gray. Also, since the story is enormously interwoven, I find myself stopping and thinking of the different paths all the characters separately take and for what reasons. In the end the pieces fit together like a puzzle and it blows me away.
I have to admit another appealing factor of Lustbader's works are the heavy Japanese influences on the story and characters. I've found his utilization of Japanese settings and customs to be very interesting since I am intrigued by Japanese society.
The only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is the weak bit about supercocaine, which I just couldn't believe, and some other stuff which would spoil the story if I told.
Other than that little nit-picking, this is Great read and I recommend it to everyone! I can't wait to read another Lustbader book :)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
a good read, May 7, 2010
Lustbader is one of a kind. His novels are always suspenceful, and can be worldwide with its implications. This books is a good read, involving technology which affects the world, our knowledge and exploration of deep space and shiftingl politics in our world.
Mystery, and suspense readers will enjoy this book!
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'"
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Not Free SF Reader, September 3, 2007
There is something a little different about this book. Three women are actually more focal characters than is usually the case - so many of them, that is.
Their actions and plots will drive what happens later on, even though they are not acting in concert.
Plenty of spying and action to follow though.
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