Review of The Other Side of Crisis
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[Following is a volunteer review of "The Other Side of Crisis" by Bob Herpe.]
The Other Side of Crisis focuses on a former police officer turned private investigator, Ernie Gravnick, whose life is filled with crime, mystery, and personal tragedy. The book begins with a suspenseful episode involving a plane and especially Gravnick, where he must carry out the emergency of landing the plane. The plot next moves over to a broader canvas with foreign conspiracies: a psychopathic killer codenamed ‘The Ghost’ and Gravnick hunting down those responsible for his wife’s murder. Incorporating a number of sites, including Israel, New York, and Chicago, the novel is full of action and emotion as Gravnick tries to come to terms with his past as he goes about seeking new threats.
One of the most powerful scenes in the novel occurs during the last duel between Gravnick and "The Ghost, in which long-pursued verities are revealed and Gravnick faces not only the man who murdered his wife but also the man he has become with the unquenchable thirst for revenge stockpiled in him. The ending, although pleasant, which resolves the main plot conflict, raises questions on its completeness with regard to the survival of a number of less prominent figures and the consequences of Gravnick’s actions. For some readers, it may be disappointing that the ending of the novel is not too tidy, but considering the plot, it is quite appropriate.
The pacing is consistently tight, particularly in the early chapters where the plane incident immediately hooks the reader.
Herpe combines an emphasis on explosive event-driven storytelling with restful periods, which work to advance the plot and constellate around essences. Of course, there are also moments when the plot becomes very intricate, like the introduction of “The Ghost” or some of the international thriller elements, where there are too many events occurring, which may be daunting to some readers, but this is not a problem for me, and I do not hate any single reason for deduction, so I give the book 5 out of 5 stars.
The editing of the book is making the book overall smoother, so this is my favorite part of the book.
In the end, The novel’s treatment of justice, loss and self-discovery set it apart in this genre. This complex tale is certain to please the readers of suspense and romance in equal measure.
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The Other Side of Crisis
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The Other Side of Crisis focuses on a former police officer turned private investigator, Ernie Gravnick, whose life is filled with crime, mystery, and personal tragedy. The book begins with a suspenseful episode involving a plane and especially Gravnick, where he must carry out the emergency of landing the plane. The plot next moves over to a broader canvas with foreign conspiracies: a psychopathic killer codenamed ‘The Ghost’ and Gravnick hunting down those responsible for his wife’s murder. Incorporating a number of sites, including Israel, New York, and Chicago, the novel is full of action and emotion as Gravnick tries to come to terms with his past as he goes about seeking new threats.
One of the most powerful scenes in the novel occurs during the last duel between Gravnick and "The Ghost, in which long-pursued verities are revealed and Gravnick faces not only the man who murdered his wife but also the man he has become with the unquenchable thirst for revenge stockpiled in him. The ending, although pleasant, which resolves the main plot conflict, raises questions on its completeness with regard to the survival of a number of less prominent figures and the consequences of Gravnick’s actions. For some readers, it may be disappointing that the ending of the novel is not too tidy, but considering the plot, it is quite appropriate.
The pacing is consistently tight, particularly in the early chapters where the plane incident immediately hooks the reader.
Herpe combines an emphasis on explosive event-driven storytelling with restful periods, which work to advance the plot and constellate around essences. Of course, there are also moments when the plot becomes very intricate, like the introduction of “The Ghost” or some of the international thriller elements, where there are too many events occurring, which may be daunting to some readers, but this is not a problem for me, and I do not hate any single reason for deduction, so I give the book 5 out of 5 stars.
The editing of the book is making the book overall smoother, so this is my favorite part of the book.
In the end, The novel’s treatment of justice, loss and self-discovery set it apart in this genre. This complex tale is certain to please the readers of suspense and romance in equal measure.
******
The Other Side of Crisis
View: on Bookshelves |
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