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"Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight!"
--Harlan Coben
"Simon Kernick uses every trick in the book to keep the action breakneck."
--"Time Out"
--Harlan Coben
"Simon Kernick uses every trick in the book to keep the action breakneck."
--"Time Out"
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"Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight!"
--Harlan Coben
"Simon Kernick uses every trick in the book to keep the action breakneck."
--"Time Out" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
--Harlan Coben
"Simon Kernick uses every trick in the book to keep the action breakneck."
--"Time Out" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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45 of 48 people found the following review helpful
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I've always enjoyed Simon Kernick's gritty London based thrillers, and this one was a new direction for the author. Maintaining the London setting Simon Kernick appeared to have deserted his usual character options (until Tina Boyd appears half way through!) for a hotel siege story. A fancy central London hotel is the target for an audacious terrorist plan (the author tries hard to avoid the standard Muslim fundamentalist route here with some interesting dynamics and viewpoints) and becomes the subject of the siege of the books title. I have to confess it took me a while to get into it and I initially felt slightly dis-engaged - it felt like a typical disaster movie where you are introduced to many characters who will be affected, but have minimal emotional engagement with any of them. But then it really kicks in and your perception of some of the characters changes and you finally join the dots that the author has gently been putting in front of you. Once we get into the siege the action really takes off, as do the twists and the characters and, where the book could have slowed down, it actually speeds up.
From my initial slight dis-engagement I ended up spinning the pages late into the night. To date Simon Kernick has never let me down and this book is no exception.
From my initial slight dis-engagement I ended up spinning the pages late into the night. To date Simon Kernick has never let me down and this book is no exception.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I had been waiting for this book to arrive since I first heard about it in early November on Simon's website, although I admit that when I first heard about the plot I had my doubts about this particular book as it seemed a lot different from his previous books. Again the book is set in and around London which to me is more enjoyable than the to the usual set in America novels which are widely available, This book although again set in London was all in one particular place (a Siege in a London Hotel) and all the event's unfold over one evening.
I needn't have any doubts as the story unfolds as superbly as his previous books but the excitement and suspense is raised to a totally different level and although here are a lot of characters in this book and at first you think that you might lose track with who is who, it is wrote in such a way that you remember each character easily and even have your favourites and look forward to the next chapter that features them, each chapter ends in a cliff-hanger style and the short chapters make sure that you don't get bored with any of the characters, I would say after reading all 10 previous Simon Kernick books that this one is my favourite as the thrills and suspense continue from the beginning right to the end. Can't wait for his next book now!
I needn't have any doubts as the story unfolds as superbly as his previous books but the excitement and suspense is raised to a totally different level and although here are a lot of characters in this book and at first you think that you might lose track with who is who, it is wrote in such a way that you remember each character easily and even have your favourites and look forward to the next chapter that features them, each chapter ends in a cliff-hanger style and the short chapters make sure that you don't get bored with any of the characters, I would say after reading all 10 previous Simon Kernick books that this one is my favourite as the thrills and suspense continue from the beginning right to the end. Can't wait for his next book now!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Simon Kernick "Siege" is a quality thriller to enjoy reading. Kernick is definitely one of the best thriller writers in the UK. He can be compared to other modern day thriller writers such as Harlen Corben and Lee Child. I have read most of the author novels. Siege continues to impress.
The author has added a new dimension in the narrative approach. The plot centres on a multitude of characters. The title of "Seige" fits well in the context of the plot. It is about a group of terrorists demanding a ransom of an unknown group. The motive is quite clear, as it is connected to Western occupation of Middle East countries. As a result, the city of London comes to a standstill to oppose the intervention at whatever costs. The novel explores different angles effectively, as we read different accounts of how these activities affecting certain individuals. It is a terrifying situation, with a fast paced plot and hardly a moment of calmness. The momentum swiftly builds up from the start to an explosive and nail biting conclusion. It is like racing in a circuit to the finished line. There have been reports of attacks in various locations throughout the capital. A full picture emerges of the situation, as the police and media are involved.
Kernick has mastered the art of writing a thriller to impress. Each novel gets better, as he is never short of ideas. I would certainly place "Seige" as a possible contender for a TV screenplay. It is novel filled with so much suspense to keep you glued to the novel by finishing in one gulf.
The author has added a new dimension in the narrative approach. The plot centres on a multitude of characters. The title of "Seige" fits well in the context of the plot. It is about a group of terrorists demanding a ransom of an unknown group. The motive is quite clear, as it is connected to Western occupation of Middle East countries. As a result, the city of London comes to a standstill to oppose the intervention at whatever costs. The novel explores different angles effectively, as we read different accounts of how these activities affecting certain individuals. It is a terrifying situation, with a fast paced plot and hardly a moment of calmness. The momentum swiftly builds up from the start to an explosive and nail biting conclusion. It is like racing in a circuit to the finished line. There have been reports of attacks in various locations throughout the capital. A full picture emerges of the situation, as the police and media are involved.
Kernick has mastered the art of writing a thriller to impress. Each novel gets better, as he is never short of ideas. I would certainly place "Seige" as a possible contender for a TV screenplay. It is novel filled with so much suspense to keep you glued to the novel by finishing in one gulf.
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excellento
This is a cracker of a read how anyone cannot enjoy this book and give it bad reviews is beyond me. The suspense alone is gripping throughout and all the interwoven characters make... Read more
Published 11 days ago by oldginger ebbw vale
Not his best
I have enjoyed most of Simon Kernicks books but I found this latest one a bit of a disappointment. And I am not really sure why. His writing style seemed to have changed. Read more
Published 20 days ago by A. C. Nelson
I LOVE SIMON KERNICKS BOOKS!
"relentless" his first offering is still one of the best books i have ever read. this one is up there too!.from the start the pace is good and just gets faster. Read more
Published 27 days ago by davey f liverpool
The Siege
Whenever I see that Peter James, Stephen Leather or Simon Kernick has writen a new book I get a little pang of excitement because I know I'm in for a good read. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Paul Hanratty
Siege by simon Kernick
Siege was a brilliant read and i couldnt put it down once i had started. The latest in Kernicks book collection.
Published 1 month ago by Wayne Madden
great read
Great read - and nice to see a new theme and set of characters. Lots of twists and turns including the return of an old kernick favourite.
Published 1 month ago by britinbavaria
Heart Beating and Fast Paced
It is an ordinary day for ordinary people. Family breakfasts are under way, people are coping with good news and bad. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Joanne D'Arcy
An Unputdownable Thriller
The problem with writing a novel about a terrorist siege is (as Simon Kernick acknowledges in a postscript) that the action usally takes place at the beginning and the end, with... Read more
Published 1 month ago by The Man from the Ministry
Kernick does it again
Simon Kernick is my all time favourite author and in Siege he has proved once again that he is a master in this genre. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dirtynortherner
Excellent read
Excellent, fast paced and compelling thriller. I genuinely couldn't put it down. I would have given it 5 stars, but I felt some of the characters needed further developing. Read more
Published 1 month ago by nic107
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