- Paperback: 720 pages
- Publisher: Orion; New Ed edition (6 May 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752858491
- ISBN-13: 978-0752858494
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11.2 x 4.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 250,971 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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‘Races ahead along a course as labyrinthine as any Mr Ludlum has created.’ Daily Telegraph
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A death at a funfair - and Bourne must face his nemesis... The third Jason Bourne novel from the internationally bestselling author
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Well, what can I say. I thought that perhaps after Identity and Supremacy, this might be taking the format of Bourne too far, but Ludlum has outdone himself with this one. The plot grabs you by the throat and drags you along at breakneck speed, and the twists and turns in the novel are enough to keep even the most experienced thriller readers guessing. One word of warning though; it would be advisable to read The Bourne Identity and The Bourne Supremacy first - if you don't you will still understand the book, and enjoy it, but to enhance your enjoyment I would recommend that you read these two books first.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Following the successful Matt Damon films, based loosely on the first 2 novels, we have a reissue of the third. Do not expect the story that appeared in the films. They have been updated and reinvented and only loosely follow the books.
This third book finds Bourne again on the trail of the Jackal and follows him from the Caribbean to France and to Russia. It introduces the new Medusa organisation that has known mutated from a Vietnam assassination squad to a corporate octopus taking over companies across the world. The two strands are intertwined to add to the basic storyline.
The book does run out of steam. You get the idea that good editing could have removed about a third of the book. Carlos makes escapes that are clearly there to extend the story. You get the feeling that Ludlum was being paid by the page or word in some respects.
However this is still a good, if over long, thriller that does hit the right spots. However, compared to the other books, you do come away feeling unfulfilled. As his career progressed you felt that Ludlum sometimes revisited previous stories and wrote sequels to satisfy the fans. Sometimes this was not the wisest move and this is one on them.
Definitely one for the fans but new readers should read the first two.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Bourne has settled down when he is dragged out of retirement by a seemingly random killing. As friend turns to foe he must put together the peices quickly, as the Jackal is still alive and wants revenge. From America to Cuba to Moscow the chase continues, and Medusa still exists, and has an agenda of its own. As the Jackal and the creation designed to kill him battle it out, there can only be one winner. If you have read either "the bourne identity" or "the bourne supremacy" then you must read this. If you haven't then read it anyway, the plot will still make sense.
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Fast moving thriller
This was a fast moving novel, and I enjoyed the continuation of the Bourne story.
If I hadn't been familiar with the previous books, I would have given it 5, but the... Read more
If I hadn't been familiar with the previous books, I would have given it 5, but the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Strong Bow
Bourne Free
Expect nothing from the film and you wont be disappointed.
Much like Bourne II, this book is perhaps a little bit too long-winded, some of the Jackal's escapes appear... Read more
Much like Bourne II, this book is perhaps a little bit too long-winded, some of the Jackal's escapes appear... Read more
Published 2 months ago by bloo_toon_red
book worm
bought this for my husband loves these books cant put them down when starting to read likes them very much has got the whole set good reading
Published 7 months ago by joe bloggs
A bit too bloated but isn't a total travesty
The final Bourne novel in the Ludlum trilogy is a disappointing effort considering how great the first two were. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr James Martin
Come back Matt Damon, all is forgiven
What do you look for in a thriller? A plot with some slight pretensions of credibility? Forget it. This book can not summon the energy even to pretend that it is more than a... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Gregorius
long winded.
Mr. Ludlum cannot use one word where several will do. Over 700 pages could easily be reduced to 300 - 400 to create a far better and more readable book. Not his best.
Published 13 months ago by oldtimer
Bourne Brilliant
As a story line, this is fast moving and keeps you wanting to pick up the book and keep reading
Published 14 months ago by Patti
Bourne Again & Again & Again
It's a Bourne book. You either like it or hate it - who am I to judge.
I like it, but then that is my opinion. Read more
I like it, but then that is my opinion. Read more
Published 14 months ago by D. L. Moon
Worst book ever
Well thats 10 hours I'll never get back. the optimistic among u will perservere and hope it gets better, the sensible will put the book down, preferably in a burning pit to spare... Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2009 by A. Girvan
Forget the films, read the books!
Quite brilliant, and quite a challenge for my ageing memory! The Jason Bourne books form one of the most readable thriller series in modern fiction - totally hooked...
Published on 7 Jun 2009 by Colin Lowth
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