Spymaster

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  • ID: 3183
  • Added: 2025-10-17
  • Updated: 2025-10-17
  • Reviews: 3
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bookmarks.reviews · Unknown · 2025-10-20
enjoyable 4.00

The reviewer enjoyed Spymaster, the 17th book in the Scot Harvath series, finding it easy to follow despite not having read previous installments. The action-packed narrative, with short chapters, kept the story engaging and fast-paced. The plot, while simple, was effective, and the reviewer is curious about the next book due to the cliffhanger ending.

The reviewer found Spymaster to be an enjoyable read, especially as their first book by Brad Thor. The story, which follows Scot Harvath and his team as they investigate attacks on NATO officials, was engaging and easy to follow. The short chapters and frequent scene changes maintained a sense of ongoing action, making the book a quick and exciting read. The plot was straightforward, focusing on Russia's plans to invade Sweden through terrorist cells, and Harvath's mission to stop them. The reviewer appreciated that the book could be read as a standalone, not requiring knowledge of previous books in the series. The cliffhanger ending left them curious about the next installment, and they felt this book was a good introduction to Brad Thor's work, although some reviews suggest earlier books in the series might be even better.


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    The story was interesting and I liked the way the book is written.

    Even though I’ve never read any of the Scot Harvath books, I thought it was super easy to follow along with the story.

    I thought this one was a good choice for my first Brad Thor novel (although some of the reviews I read mentioned that earlier books in the series were better).

app.thestorygraph.com · Unknown · 2025-10-20
mixed 3.00

The book is criticized for its lack of momentum, poor structure, and unengaging prose, with one reviewer calling it remarkably bad and not worth reading. Others, however, praise it for its fast-paced action, surprising ending, and engaging storyline, making it a typical and enjoyable Harvath thriller.

The reviews for Spymaster are quite divided. Some readers found the book to be remarkably bad, criticizing its structural issues, lack of engaging prose, and unfulfilling plot. They felt it failed to build momentum and was disappointing overall. On the other hand, many readers enjoyed the book, highlighting its fast-paced action, surprising ending, and engaging storyline. They appreciated the typical elements of a Harvath thriller and found the book to be a satisfying addition to the series. The differing opinions suggest that the book may appeal more to fans of the genre and series, while others might find it lacking.


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    Wow. This book was remarkably bad.

    This book is a snooze. I do not recommend reading it, or even thinking about reading it.

    Good book. Everything I've come to expect from a Harvath thriller. The politics of the book are certainly in context with the headlines of the times, not unusual for Brad Thor.

    Once again fast paced action in every chapter. An incredible ending that leaves you totally surprised for the next Scot Harvath mission.

    This wasn't one of his better books. I was pretty disappointed and then angry at the very end. Definitely not how to end a book!

guardianbookshop.com · Unknown · 2022-07-21
mixed 3.50

The book is praised for its fast-paced action and timely, plausible plot, while also being criticized for its detailed but dull descriptions of weapons and geopolitical musings.

The book is highly praised by some reviewers for its fast-paced action and timely, plausible plot. They describe it as one of the best thriller novels, with an eerie ability to predict future events and a gripping narrative that keeps readers on edge. However, other reviewers criticize the book for its detailed but dull descriptions of weapons and geopolitical musings, which they find more interesting than the actual plot. The narrative prose is described as ranging from workmanlike to snooze-inducing, and even an exciting scene is spoiled by banality.


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    Without question, _Spymaster_ is Brad Thor’s best novel ever

    The action is fast-paced. Surprises abound. It’s exciting — pulse-pounding. And it’s plausible, this time frighteningly so.

    This minutia on firearms and Thor’s geopolitical musings — especially on Putin’s territorial ambitions — are often more interesting than what actually happens in the novel.