- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: Penguin; New Ed edition (1 Mar 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 014102593X
- ISBN-13: 978-0141025933
- Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 11.4 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 399,716 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Rain has a new employer, Israeli intelligence organization the Mossad, which wants him to fix a "problem" in Manila; and a new partner, Dox, whose good-ol' boy persona masks a sniper as deadly as Rain himself. He also has a new hope: that by using his talents in the service of something good, he might atone for all the lives he has already taken. But when Rain's conscience causes him to botch an assignment, he finds out that the Mossad's next assignment is himself. And when Delilah, the alluring Israeli agent he once fought and then loved, reappears in his life, is she there to help him - or to finish him off?
About the Author
Ex CIA agent Barry Eisler has lived and worked extensively in Japan, and now lives in New York. He earned his black belt in Judo from the Kodokan International Judo centre in Tokyo. He has written three critically acclaimed John Rain thrillers, Choke Point, Hard Rain and Rain Fall.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Considering the subject matter it would be very easy for this to be a pulp novel and John Rain to become "just another" character in the never-ending world of fiction.
Had John Rain have been created as completely immoral and sub-human I doubt this series would have lasted very long, but in Rain Eisler has created a likeable and morally conflicted character engaging enough to keep the pages turning.
This was the first John Rain novel I read and whilst they can be read as stand-alone novels the earlier books provide insights and history that shape and develop the character of Rain even more.
Having done that I re-read this and having already been suprised at how much I enjoyed it originally, I found it an altogether more satisfying read the second time round. The previous book (Choke Point) does trigger some important developments that alter Rain's perspective significantly and this book finds him dealing with these issues on the job.
I may be wrong here, but from what I remember from the other novels this is also the first book that isn't written entirely in the first person, which has allowed Eisler a little more scope for developing some of the other characters around Rain.
I've given this five stars because the action sequences are as well written as ever and Eisler's sense of humour comes through in some of the character exchanges, particularly those involving "country-boy" sniper Dox who lightens the mood of the series. Along with Mossad honey-trap specialist Delilah they add another dimension to the series without either character feeling contrived which again is down to Eisler's writing as these two end up forming part of Rain's development instead of simply being used to pad out the story.
If you enjoy spy novels, crime novels, thrillers, or just novels with well thought out and well developed characters and storylines, then this should be right up your street.
There is still a hefty storyline to get through (involving the CIA, mossad, international terrorism and the Japanese FBI: Keisatsucho) however and some of the violence is quite graphic. If either or both of these would put you off reading this book, then it probably isn't for you. If you aren't sure then give it a go and I think you will be pleasantly surprised.
Had John Rain have been created as completely immoral and sub-human I doubt this series would have lasted very long, but in Rain Eisler has created a likeable and morally conflicted character engaging enough to keep the pages turning.
This was the first John Rain novel I read and whilst they can be read as stand-alone novels the earlier books provide insights and history that shape and develop the character of Rain even more.
Having done that I re-read this and having already been suprised at how much I enjoyed it originally, I found it an altogether more satisfying read the second time round. The previous book (Choke Point) does trigger some important developments that alter Rain's perspective significantly and this book finds him dealing with these issues on the job.
I may be wrong here, but from what I remember from the other novels this is also the first book that isn't written entirely in the first person, which has allowed Eisler a little more scope for developing some of the other characters around Rain.
I've given this five stars because the action sequences are as well written as ever and Eisler's sense of humour comes through in some of the character exchanges, particularly those involving "country-boy" sniper Dox who lightens the mood of the series. Along with Mossad honey-trap specialist Delilah they add another dimension to the series without either character feeling contrived which again is down to Eisler's writing as these two end up forming part of Rain's development instead of simply being used to pad out the story.
If you enjoy spy novels, crime novels, thrillers, or just novels with well thought out and well developed characters and storylines, then this should be right up your street.
There is still a hefty storyline to get through (involving the CIA, mossad, international terrorism and the Japanese FBI: Keisatsucho) however and some of the violence is quite graphic. If either or both of these would put you off reading this book, then it probably isn't for you. If you aren't sure then give it a go and I think you will be pleasantly surprised.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Like all of the John Rain books it is entertaining, well written and a page turner. This series has got be "back into reading" what more can I say.
If you like the series, this one will not disappoint.
If you like the series, this one will not disappoint.
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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
STUNNING, SUSPENSE, INTRIGUE AND ACTION audio download 9 hrs 39 min
19 Feb 2010
Format:Paperback
If you plan to listen to this book, clear your schedule because you won't want to do anything else until it's done. It grips you immediately. I just HAD to find out the truth and was compelled to keep listening to this audio late into the night. Barry Eisler has quickly become a must-listen author for me, right up there with Harlan Coben.
John Rain has a new employer, the Mossad who wants him to fix a potential problem in Manila. But Delilah the sexy Israeli agent reappears in his life, is she there to finish him off or to help him???
Fast pace fascinating tale.
John Rain has a new employer, the Mossad who wants him to fix a potential problem in Manila. But Delilah the sexy Israeli agent reappears in his life, is she there to finish him off or to help him???
Fast pace fascinating tale.
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