by Barry Eisler
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Suppose you had to kill three people to save your best friend’s life? For John Rain, it should be easy: three fast hits and disappear. But what if you figured your friend is probably going to die anyway? What if you started to think the whole thing was a setup? And what if you were afraid three was just the beginning? John Rain’s going to give it a shot.
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 One more , 2008-10-12
Another riveting Rain episode. Well written as always, entertaining but after several the model begins to become exhausted because there have been many.
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 Character Reigns with Rain, 2008-08-06
Hilger a CIA operative Rain had crossed in a previous operation holds Dox captive, demanding that Rain complete a series of hits, or his friend dies. Rain realizes he is the intended target and plots his moves to turn the tables.
My first experience with a Barry Eisler novel was a pleasant surprise. In a time when some of my favorite thriller writers are turning to sparse prose; Eisler's John Rain novels plumb for depth of character, inner exploring conflict, character, and motivation. Sure, Requiem for an Assassin is tightly plotted. It isn't so much suspenseful as it is gripping. You have a sense that Rain can handle his own and get through any challenge he undertakes, no matter the stakes. The writing is rich and a rewarding read.
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It's a novel - get lost in it., 2008-07-30
There have been plenty of reviews of this book that describe in detail what it's about, so I will focus on answering the question most people read reviews for-is it worth buying? I say yes. Some of the previous reviewers have complained about one or two facets of Eisler's work that the they find offensive (Rain is wussified, Eisler's portrayal of computer technology isn't realistic) and hone in on that one piece, ignoring the fact that this is a novel, a work of fiction, a group of characters in a world of fantasy. I probably enjoy realism more than the average reader and as a military man I found many parts of this novel surprisingly realistic and the other parts I took as fiction and let myself believe that they were possible. If there was a part I could have done without, it was the sex scene-it's just not the same in a book. If the movie version ever gets made, then leave it in by all means, but reading about sex just isn't my thing.
The bottom line is this is a good read if you're looking for something to fill quiet time or a long plane ride. It was very enjoyable and captivating, worthy of a comparison to Frederick Forsythe.
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Excellent!, 2008-07-25
Requiem For An Assassin is a fast-paced, thrill-a-minute novel with modern day happenings all woven together to produce one hell of a book. The book is about assassin-extraordinaire, John Rain, and his tug-of-war battle within himself regarding his profession and the role his friends play in his life. In the beginning of the book, Rain is living a somewhat quiet life in semi-retirement in Paris, not far from his girlfriend, Delilah. As Rain is starting to accept his new life, his best friend Dox (a sniper colleague) is kidnapped. The kidnapper, an old enemy of Rain, tells him that he has to kill three targets, and then Dox will be set free. Rain knows he is lying, but he has to buy time to help his friend. Rain slips back into the life without any problems, and he goes about doing whatever is necessary to help his friend, even though he knows he might be being set up to be eliminated. Will Rain and Dox survive, and if Rain survives, will he forever be lost to himself and the darkness that is within?
This book has it all: romance, action, adventure, cool gadgets and great characters. The plot is tight and the dialogue is excellent - funny in one scene, and cold/ruthless in another. Rain's emotional, internal struggle is palpable. If you want intense, pulse-pounding action mixed with a fair share of angst, this is the book to buy. I've read quite a few books this year, and this is definitely one of my favorites. I give Requiem For An Assassin my highest recommendation.
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An Excellent Addition to the Series, 2008-06-10
The gritty realism, the much-needed paranoia, the driving narrative, and all the other hallmarks of this series are here. John Rain continues to be one of the most interesting heroes around. As always, Eisler laces his prose with geographic and gastronomic details. Most of the fans of the series like the action scenes, which are always good. But Rain's moral struggles are also a fascinating aspect of the books.
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