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The Rhythm Section [Import] [Unknown Binding]

Mark Burnell (Author)
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)


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  • Unknown Binding
  • Publisher: PerfectBound; Microsoft Reader Ed edition (March 1, 2002)
  • ISBN-10: 0060085029
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060085025
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Quite the Page Turner, August 11, 2001
As the jaded consumer of hundreds of thrillers I'm something of a tough audience, but Mark Burnell's debut novel was a genuine page turner and I was very impressed with it. Yes, the plot bears more than a passing resemblance to "La Femme Nikita" and yes, the book is a little too long and drags a bit in the middle, but Stefanie Patrick is much too interesting a heroine and Burnell much too good a storyteller to let small quibbles get in the way of "a crackling good yarn." The book is about how a drug-taking prostitute a few steps from her final fix is transformed into the dreaded Petra Reuter, unstoppable international assassin. There is plenty of sex and violence and a plethora of repulsive terrorists - in short, enough to keep the average thriller fan happily engaged for hours. I'm looking forward to Mr. Burnell's next foray with bated breath.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars la femme nikita, in print, February 24, 2000
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This highly readable thriller closely parallels that fine movie 'la femme nikita': down-and-out junkie gets turned into government assassin. The author does a good job of getting under the skin of the heroine, exposing the vulnerability under the shell of the ostensibly cold-blooded killer, and also exploring the dimensions of international terrorism. Well-written and action-packed.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars So So, September 24, 2001
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A good premise used successfully in La Femme Nikita but well-executed in this book. Plot is good, with unexpected twists and turns and in fact hits a little too close to home!!Generally well written.
However, suspend your discriminating thought powers (drug addict prostitute becomes a super slueth and has epiphany re revenge). The lead character is too hokey and her characterization is quite muddled and inconsistent. The plot devices work only if you believe the good guys and the bad guys are selectively stupid, overlooking the obvious and our gal is not.
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