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I couldn't quite get it more then four points for several reasons. 1. There was too much "action" for me , particularly the long drawn out fight scene. 2. I don't know anything about cage fighting, but don't the fighters take a break after being beaten to a pulp and before their next fight? Another words it seemed a bit unrealistic the way Derek storm got beaten on and kept coming back short time later . 3. I guess it's a man thing, which I'm not, but there was too much talk about cars and horsepower and makes and models for me . 4. I just couldn't figure out where Derek storm was getting his money from . I know he was getting a good amount of money each time he was hired by the CIA but he seemed to be too wealthy . Despite all that the story kept me engaged in wanting to read more .


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The Hit Will Robie Series David Baldacci Books Reviews

It was certainly good to see the return of Will Robie. We had last seen him in the "Innocent". In this thriller a government assassin Jessica Reel shoots
a spotter on a killing mission. Her target for that assignment is the next President of Syria. Shortly thereafter she strikes again killing a highly ranked C.I.A. official. Her next victim is the number two man in the C.I.A. The C.I.A. calls in the most dangerous man on the government payroll Will Robie. He is
given the task of tracking,hunting, and killing Jessica Reel. Reel proves herself to be a very difficult target. He comes inches from killing Robie at
her retreat. Once again she strikes killing a Congressman. Finally Reel and Robie meet and discuss the situation. Reel has discovered a government conspiracy. This group was responsible for killing someone near and dear to her. In the meantime they discover that a federal judge named Sam Kent is involved in this conspiracy. Reel and Robie stop the attempted killing if the Arab leaders in Canada. They are given the task of killing the next President of Syria. To their horror they discover that they have been betrayed. This is a good book from start to finish. Be sure to read it.
At first I thought, "what kind of trash is this", one word gutteral, cave-man like utterings. I know my David Baldacci can do better than this. However, loving him as I do I read on and on and couldn't put the darn book down....now I have no Baldacci fix....his next book is not coming out until Nov. I absolutely fell in love with Jessica Reel (felt sorry for Ms. Vance, she is definately going to lose out to Jessica in the long run.

What happens when two equally matched CIA agents (or whatever top secret organization they work for) are pitted against each other...each trying to kill the other. As with all Baldacci books, all is not what it seems when Robie gets the orders from on high to hunt down and kill Jessica Reel for she has turned or been turned rogue agent after "assassinating" two high-level CIA officials. I am a conspiracy theorist at heart and believe that truth is stranger than fiction, however when people complain that this coudn't have happened this way or that, I really want to know how they in fact know that it couldn't, I don't care if this gun wouldn't do this or that or the shooter couldn't be that good....it is called fiction for a reason and I read for entertainment, not reality, that is why we have CNN and really how much of that is real??????

I am not going to spoil my review by giving the reader a glimpse of the end, but I will see this....I can't wait to hear more from Will Robie.
Summarizing how I feel about David Baldacci's The Hit is quite difficult for a myriad of different reasons. At its very core, The Hit is yet another excellent modern thriller from an excellent author who is quickly becoming one of my favorites. It combines action, political intrigue, a multi-layered plot that'll keep you guessing, and some genuinely touching characterization. However, I feel the book suffers from the shadow cast by its superior predecessor The Innocent. On its own, The Hit is an excellent book for those searching for a novel with a greater degree of intelligent writing; yet as a sequel to one of the greatest books I've read in recent memory; it certainly leaves some room for improvement.

Perhaps the greatest accomplishment Baldacci achieved in The Innocent was the illustration of characters with personalities that extended beyond the typical militaristic stoicism found in traditional modern thrillers. The protagonist Will Robie certainly fell into this stigma, yet through enjoyable discourse between Robie and the book's memorable cast of characters; the reader began to see past his armor and gaze upon the man underneath the killer. Which is why I find it unfortunate how Julie and Vance are very rarely used in The Hit. A shame really since it was the relationship between Julie and Robie that gave The Innocent so much heart underneath its stoic protagonist and political intrigue. Attention is instead placed on the newcomer Jessica Reel, meaning Robie is in his element rather than in limbo which was the case with The Innocent. Jessica isn't an outsider like Julie and Vance; this is a character that lives the same cold and desolate existence as Robie. Rather than invoking Robie's inner humanity and his desire for normalcy, Reel merely reinforces Robie's identity as a killer, an act which forces Robie to come to an epiphany on his own regarding his ongoing existential crisis. Reel is indeed a welcome addition to the memorable cast of characters, however in juxtaposition with Julie and Vance she leaves something to be desired. Part of the reason The Innocent succeeded at illustrating such a compelling narrative was due to the emotional investment it placed in the reader. Robie's selfless pursuit of uncovering the truth while protecting an innocent child created very compelling discourse and drama between the unlikely pair. While Reel manages to elicit the same sense of sympathy like Robie, the dynamic between the two stone-cold killers never manages to reach the same level of emotional investment found in The Innocent.

I must also take issue with The Hit's pacing. In contrast to some of Baldacci's other works such as Zero Day, The Innocent was an adrenaline-rush from the beginning till the very end. It never seemed to drag nor did it ever lose its forward momentum, making the narrative absolutely intoxicating while tempting the reader to read just one more chapter. The Hit unfortunately is more aligned with Baldacci's other prose rather than The Innocent, featuring a slower and more methodical beginning that takes its time building up its vast web of intrigue. As a fan of Baldacci's work, I've grown somewhat accustomed to a slower build-up; however as a sequel to The Innocent, it was reasonable to expect a departure from his traditional writing norm. This is made all the worse since the plot didn't really begin to amass momentum until roughly the second half of the book. This is a pitfall I will always take issue with regardless of the eventual payoff. Yet with that said, when Baldacci's storytelling is at its apex, it will become quite difficult to pull yourself away from the pages. The man simply has the art of crafting compelling modern thrillers down to a science; before you know it you'll be swept into a maelstrom of lies, deceptions, and double-crosses. It struggles for the first half, yet once it builds momentum you'll be hard pressed to find an author who thoroughly captivates his audience into his narratives.

While the minimal use of Vance and Julie was a disappointment for me personally, I liked the newcomer Jessica Reel, for she brings a strong female presence to the story; a character archetype which is usually absent or allocated to secondary roles in many of Baldacci's books. She's a welcome addition to the roster of characters and I look forward to her return in the inevitable third book; however I feel she isn't as fully realized as she could have been. Her origin is briefly glanced over, and her initial relationship with Robie is minimal at best. I definitely see room for more characterization in the future. Perhaps Baldacci should also consider writing a spin-off prequel for the character. Still, what's present in the book is engaging and seeing the relationship between the two assassins develop is part of the book's appeal, even if it does take a little too much time to hit its mark.

The Hit is a great book that suffers from the overbearing shadow of its predecessor. Many of Baldacci's strengths as a writer are present here; such as strong characterization and a truly masterful plot that'll keep you invested in uncovering the truth behind a seemingly endless veil of lies. Yet fandom for Baldacci aside, this book does have some negatives that do detract from the overall package. The plot is excellent but it doesn't really take off until the second half of the book, and the minimal use of the previous book's characters was a bad move in my opinion. But if you're looking for an intelligent novel that'll keep you guessing, then Baldacci's The Hit should leave you satisfied.
Another amazing outing by Will Robie and Jessica Reel...just when I thought #1 couldn't be topped. This one did require a bit more willingness to suspend disbelief, especially towards the end, but I still loved it. Two assassins on the attack together - what fun! Now I'm up to date and have read all the Wiil Robie books out there. I have to wait for #7 just like everyone else. But it was fun to go back and read #1 and #2 back to back to catch up. If you decide to try this series (and it is very much worth your time), starting with #1 would be best.
I couldn't quite get it more then four points for several reasons. 1. There was too much "action" for me , particularly the long drawn out fight scene. 2. I don't know anything about cage fighting, but don't the fighters take a break after being beaten to a pulp and before their next fight? Another words it seemed a bit unrealistic the way Derek storm got beaten on and kept coming back short time later . 3. I guess it's a man thing, which I'm not, but there was too much talk about cars and horsepower and makes and models for me . 4. I just couldn't figure out where Derek storm was getting his money from . I know he was getting a good amount of money each time he was hired by the CIA but he seemed to be too wealthy . Despite all that the story kept me engaged in wanting to read more .