Review of Devil Among Us

[Chelsea Morgan 2]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Devil Among Us" by Jack Winnick.]

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3 out of 5 stars

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Devil Among Us presented an intriguing and unique storyline about terrorism, ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and the involvement of the United States. The ideas presented are interesting to consider and touch on realistic threats to Israel, Jews, the United States, and democracy in general. It is a thought-provoking read which can make one question the virtues and true intentions of others. The author clearly has a great deal of knowledge regarding tensions in the Middle East, though this may make it somewhat difficult for the average reader to follow without such knowledge. There are many terms and titles used throughout the story which most may be unfamiliar with. That said, those with an understanding of the leadership roles and various factions in the Middle East may find this to be a more enjoyable read.

Devil Among Us is identified as the second Lara and Uri book, the main characters in this series. However, the book largely focuses on things that occur behind the scenes and lacks character depth and development such that these characters seem to be more peripheral to the storyline. The story often jumps around from “scene” to “scene,” with little focus on these two main characters. Additionally, the multitude of other characters presented—army officials, various leaders, etc.—makes it difficult to remember who is who (though so little time is spent on these individuals that their names become trivial). There is also little left for suspense throughout the story as the author somewhat summarizes the happenings occurring, rather than the story developing over time and leading up to a climax. It should be noted that one does not have to read the first book in the series in order to be able to follow the storyline in this book. The text does seem to require some additional editing as there are some errors.

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