I've noticed that he has a certain formula and his characters are pretty static and cliche', but the man can write an action sequence. ' When it comes to plot and action, Robert Ludlum doesn't disappoint. ' great suspense and espionage, full of conspiracy and nasty killings. Fast paced with great character development and a great ending.

It started my love of the genre which then led to reading about spies and espionage. ' One of the very first 'thrillers' I ever read. Yup, it ranks higher than the Bourne novels. ' This is probably my favorite novel by Ludlum. Save your time and money and skip this one. I'm not sure Ludlum even wrote this book. The plot is over the top, the dialogue is terrible, the situations in this book are unbelievable and those are the good points. ' I picked up this book for free and I'm very happy I didn't waste my money on it. ' By the author of the Bourne Identity, The Matarese Circle is a spy thriller with international intrigue, the requisite end of the world potential, and a love interest. ' I think might like this better than the Bourne Identity.Great book! ' - Jeff, I like the way Ludlum writes, precise, to the point. ' At the time in my life when I read every last one of Robert Ludlum's books, I loved them all. ' Taleniekov and Brandon Alan Scofield just take the book by the scruff of its neck. ' Can we give this 10 stars? Amazing book. ' Suspenseful and entertaining, typical Ludlum book. In this thriller The CIA and the KBG have to collaborate to destroy an international circle of killers. ' Robert Ludlum wrote books of nonstop adventures. ' This is one of my favorite books! it is intense but a great read - I wish they would make this one into a movie. Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:.I think it will make a good film, which is due to come out in 2013 starring Denzel Washington and Tom Cruise.' Although it took me a while to read, it has a good plot that keeps you interested all the way through. Ludlum’s best.” - The Wall Street Journal “A spellbinder.” - The Dallas Morning News “Ludlum stuffs more surprises into his novels than any other six-pack of thriller writers combined.” - The New York Times “Don’t ever begin a Ludlum novel if you have to go to work the next day.” - Chicago Sun-Times Praise for Robert Ludlum and The Matarese Circle “A blockbuster. Because only they possess the brutal skills and ice-cold nerves vital to their mission: destroy the Matarese. But though these sworn enemies once vowed to terminate each other, they must now become allies. They share a genius for espionage and a life of explosive terror and violence. Only two rival spies have the power to stop them: Scofield, CIA, and Talaniekov, KGB. An international circle of killers, the Matarese will undoubtedly take over the world within just two years.

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