Helpful Score: 2
Baldacci has knocked another one out of the park! Army Special Agent John Puller is back on the job...but this time it is personal. While on R & R he receives a cryptic letter from his aunt in Florida. She is asking for his help saying things are not what they seem in Paradise, FL. When he arrives he finds he's too late. His aunt has passed away...accidentally according to the local police. John suspects otherwise and the excitement begins. I was breathless following him through the back streets of this tourist town where he descends into the depraved underbelly of humanity. This story will keep you guessing until the last chapter. Excellent read!
A rip off of the far superior Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child.
Excellent read with lots of twists and turns. Fast paced thriller.
A lot like the Reacher books. Almost too much. I'll read another or two before deciding to continue.
Baldacci usually writes books along the line of politics and I don't usually like them, even though John Puller is in the army this is a story about civilians.
You might consider the story kind of far-fetched but yet it is well written and gets you hooked from the first mystery of 'did the aunt die of drowning in a small pool in her backyard or was she murdered?' and it just goes on from there and keeps you reading.
You might consider the story kind of far-fetched but yet it is well written and gets you hooked from the first mystery of 'did the aunt die of drowning in a small pool in her backyard or was she murdered?' and it just goes on from there and keeps you reading.
Good book with interesting topic. I like the character of John Puller, however I felt most of the other characters were a little flat. Lots of action, especially at the end.
I LOVE John Puller. I cannot wait until a third book comes out. It is a fast read, a little far fetched, but it is fiction.
I enjoyed book #2 featuring John Puller. He's not afraid to do what needs to be done and doesn't make apologies, either. Great activity that keeps the book moving along and the reader interested. You find yourself rooting for John to kick some butt!
Another good, amazingly creative Baldacci.
I had trouble getting into this book. I stuck it out though and it proved to have more mystery and twists that surprised me and I ended up really liking it. all and all a very good read..
John Puller shows up again in another of David Baldacci's book. This comes on the heels of the ending of the other book, but you don't need to read the other book to enjoy this one.
As always, things aren't what they seem, people aren't who they say they are. You are always trying to figure things out, how does everything fit, who the true bad guys are.
Love the twists and turns.
As always, things aren't what they seem, people aren't who they say they are. You are always trying to figure things out, how does everything fit, who the true bad guys are.
Love the twists and turns.
Great book! One of his best. Reminded me of the Jack Reacher books by Lee Child.
The character of John Puller, whom Baldacci fans first met in Zero Day, returns in this novel. Lots of action and suspense, and a little military flavor mixed in. If you liked Zero Day, you will probably like this book too. As this book deal with trouble and adventures in Florida, it may appeal to fans of Carl Hiaasen as well.
Everyone is entitled to a mistake now and then so I will try to overlook this one and go for another Baldacci book in the future. Take a hint from the title and let this book remain "the forgotten" David Baldacci novel.
I usually only write favorable reviews for the books I really enjoy; but, this one will be an exception. David Baldacci is one of my favorite authors but this book was done on a bad day when his editors were hung over or down with the flu. It is expected that John Puller, the man of steel, will face death and survive, but to do it over and over again in the company of an unlikely alliance with local police, a foreign agent, and a multi-lingual Bulgarian giant on a mission of revenge is too improbable. The first half was a good mystery and got me hooked. The second half read like a co-writer came up with three good endings and couldn't bear to throw any of them away and so strung them all together. I won't ask where you find tall trees growing in the midst of sand dunes by the beach or how you kill people by falling on them. You can't suspend belief in every chapter of a book and remain interested. Please Mr. Baldacci, get real.
I usually only write favorable reviews for the books I really enjoy; but, this one will be an exception. David Baldacci is one of my favorite authors but this book was done on a bad day when his editors were hung over or down with the flu. It is expected that John Puller, the man of steel, will face death and survive, but to do it over and over again in the company of an unlikely alliance with local police, a foreign agent, and a multi-lingual Bulgarian giant on a mission of revenge is too improbable. The first half was a good mystery and got me hooked. The second half read like a co-writer came up with three good endings and couldn't bear to throw any of them away and so strung them all together. I won't ask where you find tall trees growing in the midst of sand dunes by the beach or how you kill people by falling on them. You can't suspend belief in every chapter of a book and remain interested. Please Mr. Baldacci, get real.
David Baldacci does not disappoint. His new hero< John Puller, is totally believable. The plot of this book is interesting. Don't start this book in the evening because you'll be up all night.
Good John Puller story
As I said in my review of "Zero Day" (John Puller, Bk 1), "If you know 'Jack Reacher' from the excellent Lee Child series of novels, you'll know everything you need to know about John Puller, the hero in this novel." Same can be said for The Forgotten. Dare I say that Puller is a "gentler" version of Jack Reacher? Reacher is too much of a loner to own a cat; Puller has one that he cares for and loves. Reacher doesn't let himself get too close to people; Puller has some meaningful relationships and can even allow a tear appear in his eyes from time to time.
The Forgotten takes you on Puller's journey of justice and redemption, capturing you from the first page and sweeping you along. The ending is very satisfying, but I didn't want the book to be over. I want MORE John Puller novels, and hope that Baldacci will continue with this series.
The Forgotten takes you on Puller's journey of justice and redemption, capturing you from the first page and sweeping you along. The ending is very satisfying, but I didn't want the book to be over. I want MORE John Puller novels, and hope that Baldacci will continue with this series.
Good book, easy reading. Keeps your attention!
