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Summary
Top secret data has been stolen from the CIA, and the only man who knows its hiding place is dead. CIA operative Mitch Rapp must race to find the classified information in this blistering novel that picks up where The Last Man left off in Vince Flynn's New York Times bestselling series.Joseph "Rick" Rickman, former boy wonder at the CIA, stole a massive amount of top secret and hugely compromising intel concerning classified operations all over the world, offering it (and himself) to the Pakistani secret forces. Only his plans went awry when CIA director Irene Kennedy sent Mitch Rapp to hunt him down. It turns out that killing Rickman didn't solve anything-in fact, the nightmare is only intensifying. Rickman stored the potentially devastating data (CIA assets, operatives, agents) somewhere only he knew, and somehow, from beyond the grave, he still poses a mortal threat to America. Now it's a deadly race as both the Pakistanis and the Americans search for Rickman's accomplices and the information they are slowly leaking to the world. Will Rapp outrun and outthink his enemies, or will the Pakistanis find it first and hold America hostage to their dream of becoming the world's new nuclear superpower?
I had to restart this story numerous times, but eventually I gave up and didn't bother listening to the parts that I dozed off during. It seemed like the author was lacking material, so they relied on cliched phrases and tried to appease the readers with generic language. I regretted using one of my credits on a story that couldn't be salvaged. Plus, it brought out Guidall's weakest performance because the material he had to work with was subpar.
George Guidall, as per usual, does a fantastic job bringing the story to life in his narration. I was eagerly anticipating this first posthumous Vince Flynn novel, which was actually penned by Kyle Mills.
Kyle manages to capture the essence of the Mitch Rapp series quite well, but I was let down by his portrayal of Mitch Rapp. Mitch is depicted as hot-tempered, often inconsiderate, and even difficult to get along with, even towards his own allies. There was excessive focus on the past animosity between Mitch and Stan Hurley, and not enough emphasis on the strong bond that has formed between them as fierce warriors.
All in all, I must admit that I was left feeling disappointed.
The narrative of 'The Survivor' unfolds through a series of increasing events, leading up to an anticipated climax filled with action and conflict. However, just as the payoffs are about to occur, the story switches to a different storyline, providing what seems like necessary background information. Unfortunately, when the narrative returns to the previously built-up climax, it loses its momentum and transitions into more exposition. This focus on international politics and interagency squabbles may be intended to be dramatic and engaging, but personally, it does not capture my interest.
Trying to fill the shoes of Vince Flynn is a near-impossible feat, and Mr. Mills should probably call it quits. In this book, Mitch Rapp is depicted as a merciless, unhinged lunatic—no better than the terrorists he hunts. Unfortunately, I had to throw in the towel and give up on it.
This book could easily have been penned by the late Vincent Flynn. The narrator did an outstanding job, as always. I'll definitely be picking up the next installment without a doubt.
The Survivor, the 14th book in the Mitch Rapp series, serves as a poignant tribute to the late author Vince Flynn. Despite the collaboration between Flynn and Kyle Mills, the story seamlessly carries on with the familiar rhythm and style of Mitch Rapp. Picking up from the previous installment, the plot revolves around the aftermath of the death of Rickman, a CIA traitor, who leaves behind a deadly information release switch. Both the Pakistani intelligence and the CIA race to secure this valuable information.
Mills deserves credit for capturing the essence of Rapp's character and maintaining the series' trademark tradecraft. Rapp doesn't hesitate to use force when necessary, and the story escalates as the layers of Rickman's defenses are peeled away, leading to increasingly risky actions from both sides. Meanwhile, an unassuming Pakistani mastermind sets his sights on the ultimate prize. Rapp fulfills his mission in true Rapp fashion, while also delivering justice to a corrupt politician.
George Guidall's narration is outstanding, capturing the essence of Mitch Rapp so perfectly that any future film adaptation is likely to fall short. The mood and pace of the narration are expertly executed, creating an addictive listening experience throughout. While the future of the franchise remains uncertain, Vince Flynn's final effort proves to be just as solid as his debut novel.
This book consistently offers insightful observations about the current political and social landscape, making me wish there were more individuals like Mitch in real life.
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