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Come Barbarians (2013)

by Todd Babiak(Favorite Author)

3.45 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1554684412 (ISBN13: 9781554684410)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

HarperCollins Canada

review 1: I liked the book, though with a few reservations. I have great affection for France, as does Todd Babiak apparently. I feel he does a great job of creating the country and its complex culture (including its politics) on the page. There are some wonderful descriptions throughout the book. On the other hand, the "thriller" aspect of the novel was much less convincing. It seemed overly contrived and far-fetched, and the action scenes of violence began to get tedious as the book went on. So, I enjoyed it and recommend it, but for the way it brings France alive, not so much for its plot. I think if the author wants to write more thrillers, he should streamline the prose and come up with more convincing plot-lines.
review 2: First, let me point out that this is a gre... moreat book from an Edmonton author. Very cool. Way different from a previous book I read by this same author, this one starts with tragedy and takes us through a whirlwind, fairly graphic, seedy look at France, politics and intrigue. Another reviewer said, and I agree, just enough politics to make it interesting but not so much that I felt bogged down or over my head. I enjoyed the people, the relationship and the emotions of the main character. Definitely worth a read! less

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