Helpful Score: 1
This is the second book in Reilly's "Scarecrow" series following the amazing, and at times, a bit unbelievable adventures of Marine Shane M. Schofield; call sign: "Scarecrow".
My first blush impression of this effort was it read like a military themed video game or action movie. The characters are quite capable of amazing feats and are able to survive some of the most devastating situations. The good guys seem to be all experts in a grand array of equipment and tactics, while the bad guys have a hard time hitting the proverbial broadside of a barn.
This is a quick and entertaining read, but don't look for much depth in originality of character or back-story. Anyone who reads a lot in the military/techno-thriller genre will see very, very familiar stuff here.
This was my first exposure to Matthew Reilly. Would I read him again?....probably if I was looking for pure escape with no real effort on my part. However, another visit with "Scarecrow" and company would be superseded by many other authors and their pulp heroes.
My first blush impression of this effort was it read like a military themed video game or action movie. The characters are quite capable of amazing feats and are able to survive some of the most devastating situations. The good guys seem to be all experts in a grand array of equipment and tactics, while the bad guys have a hard time hitting the proverbial broadside of a barn.
This is a quick and entertaining read, but don't look for much depth in originality of character or back-story. Anyone who reads a lot in the military/techno-thriller genre will see very, very familiar stuff here.
This was my first exposure to Matthew Reilly. Would I read him again?....probably if I was looking for pure escape with no real effort on my part. However, another visit with "Scarecrow" and company would be superseded by many other authors and their pulp heroes.
