Review of Endgame
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Review of Endgame
[Following is a volunteer review of "Endgame" by William Reed.]
William Reed’s Endgame is a political crime pageturner that brings the major insecurity threatening the world today into sharp focus. It opens your eyes to the real issue of terrorism and proffers radical solutions to combat the problem.
Nathaniel Jameson woke up one morning with a burning idea of how to combat the greatest insecurity risk the world has known since the end of the 2nd World War. The deputy chief of mission at the US embassy in London is well aware of all the risks his idea would pose should it germinate into fruition. However, one glance at his wife and children told him it was the only way he could ever protect them from the ever-increasing danger of terrorism in the modern world. He needs to get permission from the powers that be, though, before following through with his plan. If they agree and it goes according to plan, it might stop the multi-headed monster once and for all. But if it goes wrong…..
If you have ever wondered how al-Qaeda came to be known as the most dangerous terrorist organisation in the world today, all you have to do is pick up this book. Told from the point of view of a diplomat who was brave enough to put his life and others on the line to ensure the world’s safety, Endgame explores the history and background of the key players in the terrorist organisation. It is an easy read, yet very informative and in-depth. While the plot is largely fictional, it is loosely based on the terrifying attacks happening around the world today.
I like how the book breaks down the real reason behind terrorism and why it is so hard to stop. The first two world wars were wars between nations. According to the author, this type of war is more terrifying because it is between cultures. It is a war between radical Muslims and everyone else, especially the western world. For them, there’s only one true religion. If you don’t believe in Allah, you are an infidel. And infidels have to be converted by force to Islam or be killed.
I also like how some real names are used in the book to add more character and depth to the plot. Unlike Osama Bin Laden, there were some names I had never heard of, so it was quite interesting to do some research on my own. It is scary that these people actually believe they are right in killing others in the name of religion. It’s even more terrifying that they can target anyone regardless of age and gender.
My only issue is the plot seems too radical to comprehend. It is unthinkable that such risks would be agreed to, much less acted on. It made it difficult for me to relate to the plot.
Overall, I would rate it 4 out of 5 stars. It is informative and entertaining at the same time. I spotted two errors, but they didn’t affect my reading experience. It contains strong language, upsetting scenes and discussions of terrorism. I wouldn't recommend it to a younger/sensitive audience. Mature fans of crime thrillers and politics would enjoy this tremendously.
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Endgame
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William Reed’s Endgame is a political crime pageturner that brings the major insecurity threatening the world today into sharp focus. It opens your eyes to the real issue of terrorism and proffers radical solutions to combat the problem.
Nathaniel Jameson woke up one morning with a burning idea of how to combat the greatest insecurity risk the world has known since the end of the 2nd World War. The deputy chief of mission at the US embassy in London is well aware of all the risks his idea would pose should it germinate into fruition. However, one glance at his wife and children told him it was the only way he could ever protect them from the ever-increasing danger of terrorism in the modern world. He needs to get permission from the powers that be, though, before following through with his plan. If they agree and it goes according to plan, it might stop the multi-headed monster once and for all. But if it goes wrong…..
If you have ever wondered how al-Qaeda came to be known as the most dangerous terrorist organisation in the world today, all you have to do is pick up this book. Told from the point of view of a diplomat who was brave enough to put his life and others on the line to ensure the world’s safety, Endgame explores the history and background of the key players in the terrorist organisation. It is an easy read, yet very informative and in-depth. While the plot is largely fictional, it is loosely based on the terrifying attacks happening around the world today.
I like how the book breaks down the real reason behind terrorism and why it is so hard to stop. The first two world wars were wars between nations. According to the author, this type of war is more terrifying because it is between cultures. It is a war between radical Muslims and everyone else, especially the western world. For them, there’s only one true religion. If you don’t believe in Allah, you are an infidel. And infidels have to be converted by force to Islam or be killed.
I also like how some real names are used in the book to add more character and depth to the plot. Unlike Osama Bin Laden, there were some names I had never heard of, so it was quite interesting to do some research on my own. It is scary that these people actually believe they are right in killing others in the name of religion. It’s even more terrifying that they can target anyone regardless of age and gender.
My only issue is the plot seems too radical to comprehend. It is unthinkable that such risks would be agreed to, much less acted on. It made it difficult for me to relate to the plot.
Overall, I would rate it 4 out of 5 stars. It is informative and entertaining at the same time. I spotted two errors, but they didn’t affect my reading experience. It contains strong language, upsetting scenes and discussions of terrorism. I wouldn't recommend it to a younger/sensitive audience. Mature fans of crime thrillers and politics would enjoy this tremendously.
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Endgame
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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