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| Original Title: | A Quiet Vendetta |
| ISBN: | 0752877402 (ISBN13: 9780752877402) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Setting: | New Orleans, Louisiana(United States) |
| Literary Awards: | Prix des libraires du Québec for Lauréats hors Québec (2010) |
R.J. Ellory
Paperback | Pages: 518 pages Rating: 4.04 | 1121 Users | 112 Reviews
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| Title | : | A Quiet Vendetta |
| Author | : | R.J. Ellory |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 518 pages |
| Published | : | March 8th 2006 by Orion (first published 2005) |
| Categories | : | Thriller. Fiction. Mystery. Crime |
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Another fantastic book by R J Ellory, but I didn't enjoy it quite as much as the others, particularly Candlemoth, but it's extremely enjoyable and I couldn't put it down.I won't go into the plot details, as this is covered by other reviewers, but I particularly liked (and I know I shouldn't!) Ernesto Perez and the brilliant, Ray Hartmann. They are some of the strongest and likeable characters I have ever come across. Ernesto, in particular for me, as he was the bad guy with a heart of gold. The pace was completely breathtaking in the last quarter and, although I wanted answers, I really, by that stage,didn't want it to end.
I just love how R J Ellory writes with fast paced plots, twists and turns around every corner and strong, wonderful characters.
Excellent.
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Ratings: 4.04 From 1121 Users | 112 ReviewsCriticize Regarding Books A Quiet Vendetta
The plot was more or less OK. Now that concludes the nice part of this review. The problem is that both protagonists have bruised souls, and tend to ruminate about life quite often. Mostly these ruminations are predictable, repetitious, shallow and boring. Cliché is piled upon cliché, and while the writer's at it, he also tends to elaborate on the history of Cuba, American Mafia Wars, even a little politics. All with an ample supply of names and dates thrown in. Sometimes you wonder why thereA Quite Vendetta is the story which revolves around one man known to all as the Cuban. His real name Ernesto Perez born in the 40's in Louisiana of Cuban/American parentage. Perez spends the early part of his life in Louisiana until his mothers unexpected death, then Ernesto Perez returns to Cuba, old Havana with his father. They begin a new life, Havana in the fifties was a struggle to make ends meet, but Perez has a sharp mind he uses acts of Violence to get ahead until one certain event leads
My first instinct was to rate this a 3-star. The first half of the book was, for me as reader, analogous to someone attempting to start a balky lawnmower. I kept pulling the starter again and again until finally - finally! - the damn thing kicked in and got running. Ultimately the book turned out to be a good read. And now? Follow it up with a light, mindless popcorn book.
Wow, this book took a while to get through and for me was slow starting, but about 1/2 way through it I got hooked. Then I lost it in my house. Luckily I found it before my vacation and finished it. A fun book with unexpected twists and turns.
If you are interested in the Mafia and the life of a hitman, this is a book you should read. It is also a book about situations, faith, love, and family. Ellory is amazing.
I don't know how to rate this book. I loved it.... I almost hated it. It was beautiful and terrible. Amazing writing, fascinating story, but oh soooooooo dark.
Overrated. Think cheese noodles of the noir genre.
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