Review by LesOrt -- Russia's Biggest Hack

[LesOrt]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Russia's Biggest Hack" by James E. Doucette.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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In Russia’s Biggest Hack, a novel by James E. Doucette, a man who worked for Global Communications tells the story of how Russia almost took over the communications industry in the U.S. with the help of Russian spies. This thrilling, fast-paced novel follows the narrator’s journey from being a businessman to becoming part of a detective team investigating Russia’s plots to kill the people in control of the communications company. After two major leaders in the company were killed suddenly, the narrator voices his suspicions and tries to overthrow the new president of the communications company in efforts to protect the security of Americans. This literary work is based off of past reports of Russian spies in the U.S. and the threat of Russia being able to hack into U.S. communications systems. It is relevant to today’s investigations of Russia’s involvement in the election of President Trump.

This novel would appeal most to history buffs and readers who enjoy action-packed novels. It is very historically based and gives insight on the work of Russian spies in the United States. It gives readers a general view of Russia’s interference with U.S. communications systems. Anyone who enjoys historical fiction would likely enjoy this novel. It also appeals to people who love action and fast-paced novels. There are many intense moments in the book that will make you want to read more. It is a quick read that you will not want to put down. I would not recommend this book for children because it contains mild profanity, violence, and an intense subject matter.

I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. It is well-written but has a few minor errors. The sentence structure does not always flow smoothly. Sometimes dialogue is introduced and other times it is thrown into the middle of a section of narrative. The diction was used effectively and there were not many notable grammatical errors. Doucette excelled at conveying the theme and writing an intriguing and interesting novel. It is short, concise, and thorough in explaining the threat of Russia in a fictitious narrative. The use of a first-person narrator helps engage the reader throughout the book.

I enjoyed reading this novel because it was an easy read, very interesting, and filled with intense situations. What I liked most about this novel was the perspective from which it was written. The narrator and protagonist was a worker at Global Communications which was interesting because it adds the effect of insider knowledge. What I disliked most about the book was the structure. There were often chapters that were only a page or a couple of pages long. These unnecessary divisions made the novel not flow as smoothly. However, the novel as a whole was very well-written.

I highly recommend this book to adventurous readers looking for an exciting novel to read. The exposition makes the book drag at first, but it picks up intensity within the first few chapters. It is sure to have you questioning what happens next and trying to solve the investigation before you read the end. If you are looking for a new, thrilling read, this book is for you.

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