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Agent 6 (Leo Demidov, #3)
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Please, DON’T.
Leo Demidov, retired ex agent of the secret police, leads a tranquil life with his family, with many ups and downs, but peaceful nevertheless. His life turning upside down when a crime and a family tragedy pulls him out of his well deserved but not so appreciated retirement. From Russia, to the United States, up to Afghanistan, in an investigation that carries him through many continents and several decades; Leo will try to find a solution to a crime so difficult to understand as impossible to resolve.
An average sequel, somewhat entertaining, yet pretty tedious from time to time. Far from the great second book, and infinitely farther still from que unforgettable Child 44. The story is good, the execution not so much. This was far longer that it should had been, and it required a lot of patience and discipline to finish it. The awesome thrilling atmosphere of the previous books gone, (view spoiler)
The story may be acceptable, but ultimately this is something I wish I had never read. I would’ve preferred with all my soul never knowing what transpired in this book and just stayed with The Secret Speech’s ending. So if you are reading this, I strongly advise not to read it. Trust me, you don’t want to have this ending in your memory.
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[2011] [469p] [Crime] [Historical] [2.5] [Highly Not Recommendable]
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★★★★� 1. Child 44
★★★★� 2. The Secret Speech
★★★☆� 3. Agent 6 [2.5]
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Por favor, NO.
Leo Demidov, retirado ex agente de la policÃa secreta, lleva una vida apacible junto a su familia, con muchos altos y bajos, pero tranquila al fin. Su vida dando un terrible vuelco cuando un crimen y una tragedia familiar lo sacan de su muy merecido pero no tan apreciado retiro. Desde Rusia, a los Estados Unidos, hasta Afganistán, en una investigación que lo lleva a través de varios continentes y muchas décadas; Leo tratará de encontrar la solución a un crimen tan difÃcil de entender como imposible de resolver.
Una secuela promedio, algo entretenida, pero bastante tediosa de a ratos. Lejos de lo que fue el genial segundo libro, e infinitamente más lejos aún de lo que fue el inolvidable Niño 44. La historia es buena, la ejecución no tanto. Esto fue mucho más largo de lo que deberÃa haber sido, y requirió bastante paciencia y disciplina para terminarlo. La genial atmósfera de thriller de los libros pasados no estuvo, (view spoiler)
La historia tal vez sea aceptable, pero en última instancia esto es algo que desearÃa nunca haber leÃdo. Hubiera preferido con toda mi alma jamás saber lo que transcurrió en este libro y haberme quedado con el final de El Discurso Secreto. Asà que si estás leyendo esto, te aconsejo fuertemente no leerlo. ConfÃa en mÃ, no querés tener este final en tu memoria.
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[2011] [469p] [Crimen] [Histórica] [2.5] [Altamente No Recomendable]
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Leo Demidov, retired ex agent of the secret police, leads a tranquil life with his family, with many ups and downs, but peaceful nevertheless. His life turning upside down when a crime and a family tragedy pulls him out of his well deserved but not so appreciated retirement. From Russia, to the United States, up to Afghanistan, in an investigation that carries him through many continents and several decades; Leo will try to find a solution to a crime so difficult to understand as impossible to resolve.
An average sequel, somewhat entertaining, yet pretty tedious from time to time. Far from the great second book, and infinitely farther still from que unforgettable Child 44. The story is good, the execution not so much. This was far longer that it should had been, and it required a lot of patience and discipline to finish it. The awesome thrilling atmosphere of the previous books gone, (view spoiler)
The story may be acceptable, but ultimately this is something I wish I had never read. I would’ve preferred with all my soul never knowing what transpired in this book and just stayed with The Secret Speech’s ending. So if you are reading this, I strongly advise not to read it. Trust me, you don’t want to have this ending in your memory.
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[2011] [469p] [Crime] [Historical] [2.5] [Highly Not Recommendable]
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★★★★� 1. Child 44
★★★★� 2. The Secret Speech
★★★☆� 3. Agent 6 [2.5]
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Por favor, NO.
Leo Demidov, retirado ex agente de la policÃa secreta, lleva una vida apacible junto a su familia, con muchos altos y bajos, pero tranquila al fin. Su vida dando un terrible vuelco cuando un crimen y una tragedia familiar lo sacan de su muy merecido pero no tan apreciado retiro. Desde Rusia, a los Estados Unidos, hasta Afganistán, en una investigación que lo lleva a través de varios continentes y muchas décadas; Leo tratará de encontrar la solución a un crimen tan difÃcil de entender como imposible de resolver.
Una secuela promedio, algo entretenida, pero bastante tediosa de a ratos. Lejos de lo que fue el genial segundo libro, e infinitamente más lejos aún de lo que fue el inolvidable Niño 44. La historia es buena, la ejecución no tanto. Esto fue mucho más largo de lo que deberÃa haber sido, y requirió bastante paciencia y disciplina para terminarlo. La genial atmósfera de thriller de los libros pasados no estuvo, (view spoiler)
La historia tal vez sea aceptable, pero en última instancia esto es algo que desearÃa nunca haber leÃdo. Hubiera preferido con toda mi alma jamás saber lo que transcurrió en este libro y haberme quedado con el final de El Discurso Secreto. Asà que si estás leyendo esto, te aconsejo fuertemente no leerlo. ConfÃa en mÃ, no querés tener este final en tu memoria.
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[2011] [469p] [Crimen] [Histórica] [2.5] [Altamente No Recomendable]
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Xabi1990 wrote: "Buena reseña!! Me alejo de esta tercera parte entonces. ðŸ·ß"Es lo mejor para todos. Gracias Xab!
Metodi wrote: "We won't! ;)"That comforts me.
You've been throwing out a star with every successive installment. I'm glad it ends here, and apparently you too 😉 Informative review, Fede.
inciminci wrote: "You've been throwing out a star with every successive installment. I'm glad it ends here, and apparently you too 😉 Informative review, Fede."It's all over now. Gladly. Thank you Inc :) !!
I would’ve preferred with all my soul never knowing what transpired in this book and just stayed with The Secret Speech’s ending.Child 44 sounds like a promising one. Re-read it! ðŸ¤
Federico...the patron saint of always finishing a series, great review!
That doesn't sound good, thanks for the warning. It seems this series is going downhill.
Shey wrote: "I would’ve preferred with all my soul never knowing what transpired in this book and just stayed with The Secret Speech’s ending.Child 44 sounds like a promising one. Re-read it! ðŸ¤
Federico...th..."
Thank you Shey! No installment left behind. That's my motto xD
Ingrid wrote: "That doesn't sound good, thanks for the warning. It seems this series is going downhill."Not good at all. #2 is the place to stop.
Oh, dear! It messed up, huh. are there more books in the series? Great review, though.
Srivalli wrote: "Oh, dear! It messed up, huh. are there more books in the series? Great review, though."
Nope, this is the last one that never should've been :) . Thank you Srivalli!
Oh no! I'm sorry to hear this one didn't end the way you wanted it to. 😞 Wish I had a time machine, so that you could end it at book 2. Amazing review though!
Ah! The old problem of "The sequel too far". It's a shame when a misjudged sequel spoils the earlier books.
Dang, sorry he completely missed the mark on the final installment to an otherwise wonderful series. 🤨
The series definitely declined the more you read appearantly. Bit of a shame. Especially since you advise not to read the last one. Good review, Federico.
Hanna wrote: "Oh no! I'm sorry to hear this one didn't end the way you wanted it to. 😞 Wish I had a time machine, so that you could end it at book 2. Amazing review though!"I'll live. My heart will be content if with my review at least others are spared :) . Thank you Hanna!
Ian wrote: "Ah! The old problem of "The sequel too far". It's a shame when a misjudged sequel spoils the earlier books."I don't know what you are taking about Ian, this book doesn't exist xD
Teres wrote: "Dang, sorry he completely missed the mark on the final installment to an otherwise wonderful series. 🤨"Oh well. It happens. Thank god not too often. Thank you Teres !
Thibault wrote: "The series definitely declined the more you read appearantly. Bit of a shame. Especially since you advise not to read the last one. Good review, Federico."Hopefully others will be spared the disappointment. Thank you Thibault!
Sometimes it's hard to keep a good thing going. It's really too bad this ending spoiled the story for you. At least you have the exceptional book 1 and 2 for great memories. Nice review!
Tina wrote: "Sometimes it's hard to keep a good thing going. It's really too bad this ending spoiled the story for you. At least you have the exceptional book 1 and 2 for great memories. Nice review!"Those two will forever be in my memory :) . Thank you Tina!
Bad endings ruin everything.
Persephone's Pomegranate wrote: "Bad endings ruin everything."True that.
Oh dear, the star count has reduced with every subsequent installent. I hope the series is done here. Fair review, Federico!
Rosh [busy month; will catch up soon!] wrote: "Oh dear, the star count has reduced with every subsequent installent. I hope the series is done here. Fair review, Federico!"It is. This is the end of the line. Thank you Rosh!
Wow, that bad? It's okay, we can pretend this book doesn't exist. lol
Coco wrote: "Wow, that bad? It's okay, we can pretend this book doesn't exist. lol"That's what I do. Thank you Coco!
... now I remember why I stopped after book 1. 😛
Ms. Smartarse wrote: "... now I remember why I stopped after book 1. 😛"Good intuition Ms. Smart xD
Sorry to hear that this left you with the feeling of wishing you hadn't bothered to read it. That's such a huge bummer ): I hope that you got the chance to come across a book that was a palette cleanser! x
Chantel wrote: "Sorry to hear that this left you with the feeling of wishing you hadn't bothered to read it. That's such a huge bummer ): I hope that you got the chance to come across a book that was a palette cle..."It happens. Hopefully others will be spared the pain. Thank you Chantel :) !
Ah, unfortunate that the last book of the series was a letdown overall. Sometimes I do wish that authors would stop while they're ahead! Fair review, Federico!
A wrote: "Ah, unfortunate that the last book of the series was a letdown overall. Sometimes I do wish that authors would stop while they're ahead! Fair review, Federico!"You never know until you know. Oh well. Thank you Mac!
Me alejo de esta tercera parte entonces.
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