After the first quarter of this novel, which is much too long, the book gets significantly better. It’s good to finally see Vince Flynn back in form with his Mitch Rapp character after a long lull. 9 of 10 stars

posted Feb 5, 2011 at 3:15PM

Totally agree with nitetrain Exciting and interesting book, but first part is little drawn out. I am glad Vince Flynn won over his illness and is back in writing. Could not wait for the next book

posted Feb 10, 2011 at 3:23PM

Mitch Rapp is one of my favorite characters. 8 of 10 for me.

posted Feb 11, 2011 at 1:57PM

I know that many people (including me) have said that Vince hasn’t done his best work as of the last few years, but this Mitch Rapp book is one of his best. Perhaps the decision to set this novel as the beginning of Rapp’s career as a spy gave new energy to the author. Whatever the cause, this book is one of his best. Also, thankfully, Vince has omitted most of his conservative social and religious agenda, so that makes it even better! Great effort. A solid A for this one.

posted Aug 14, 2011 at 9:54AM

American Assassin failed to deliver any crunch time drama. Vince Flynn does not know how to deliver coordinated characters. Usually his bad guys are more believable than his good guys. This book is like puffed popcorn, looking big but gone in a New York second without must aftertaste. Maybe Vince Flynn will learn to consistently write stuff I really want to read. A big maybe.

posted Mar 3, 2013 at 8:40AM

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