Review by Mbrooks2518 -- Skills of the Warramunga

[Mbrooks2518]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Skills of the Warramunga" by Greg Kater.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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In Skills of the Warramunga by Greg Kater, a case of mistaken identity leads to the abduction of Colonel John Cook of MI6. Australian CIS operatives Jamie and Jacko, along with Jacko’s sister, Sarah, are called in to locate him in the Malayan jungle and rescue him. Later, information from various sources alert officials that the bandits that took him, along with others they are working, with plan to disrupt the celebrations at the official proclamation of the Malay Union. Afterwards, another problem comes up that sends Jamie, Jacko, and Sarah back into the jungle.

Although this is the third book in the Warramunga Series, it can be read without reading the ones before it. This is the first I’ve read in this series, and the only negative for not reading the first two is that there were some missing details, pertaining mostly to the characters’ background and development, where it would have been helpful to have already read the first two books. However, these missing details did not negatively affect my enjoyment of the book. They only made me more interested in reading the first two books.

The thing I liked the most about this book was how well the writing and gripping, fast paced plot was able to draw me into the story from the first page through the rest of the book. Even when I had to stop reading, it was very easy for me to get sucked back into the story when I continued.

I also liked that some German words, like sehr gut, and Malay words, like Tuan, were used. They add some authenticity to the characters and the setting, which helped to immerse me in the story.

The only minor criticism I have is that there were moments that should have been more suspenseful, and I should have been holding my breath, wondering if the characters were going to be caught, but I just didn’t feel it. However, this wasn’t the case for the entire book, and these moments didn’t keep me from thoroughly enjoying the book.

Given the length of the book, the editing was good, however there were more than ten editing errors, so I have to take away a star. Along with the moments that were lacking in suspense, I have decided on a final rating of 3 out of 4 stars. Overall, I enjoyed this book, and I recommend it to anyone who likes action and adventure stories. There was no graphic violence or sexual situations, and the only swear word used was damn, so this book is appropriate for young adults.

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Skills of the Warramunga
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