| The Bancroft Strategy. | 
 enlarge | Author: Robert Ludlum|robert Ludlum
Publisher: St. Martin''S Paperbacks
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  39 reviews
Sales Rank: 3777117
Media: Perfect Paperback
Pages: 536
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Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.3
ISBN: 0312948786
EAN: 9780312948788
ASIN: 0312948786
Publication Date: May 1, 2007
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 Good, but not great November 10, 2008
I have mixed feelings about this book. Ludlum, if he did actually write the script, gave fanciful details about a rogue agent with moral ambitions (the ultimate mea culpa?).
The story line was good, although I won't detail what so many others have already written, but there were some twists that bordered on the laughable.
Most of the read was quick and allowed the reader the enjoyment of looking into the world of deep espionage, but so much of it was beyond reason.
That being said, Ludlum did provide for some great action and his character detail is always interesting. He seems to be able to develop characters with carefully crafted detail without watering down the storyline.
Overall I would recommend this book, but don't set the bar so high that you find disappointment at the end.
Repeats and re-blends old ideas October 8, 2008
This book simply repeats and re-blends old ideas from various novels by Ludlum, Robin Cook and others. Yes, there is considerable action in this book, but again, it seems a little overdone. How come many of the foes that the protagonist faces tend to be as competent as the protagonist and yet keep making obvious mistakes? Also, this theory that some one organization is pulling strings to change the world is simply too long running, right from James Bond times. I also find the "Castor and Pollux" thing very very mushy, especially between the super-agents that these folks are cut out to be. Can't these ghost-writers find other themes to write about? Definitely not in league with the typical Ludlum genre.
Unsure Ending August 5, 2008
The book had a most vivid narration and it was exciting in many ways up and until the end. The ending for me was a bit predictable as to the identity of Genesis and I had that figured out about halfway through the book. I was disappointed in the ending somewhat as it left some holes or rather some unexplained non-closure items with the legendary field agent, Todd Belknap that conveyed his character to be weak in the end showing a dramatic inconsistency as Belknap was so strong throughout the plot line of this novel. It was as if someone else stepped in and wrote the ending and ran out of runway with "I am woman hear me roar". If I knew how it would of ended, I may not have even started reading it. Attention! Tom Cain, Author of "The Accident Man", we need your new book, Part II: "The Survivor", and in a hurry!
The Bancroft Strategy June 20, 2008
As you (try to)read this book, you see an actual well told story...BUT with at least one Twenty-Five cent word on every page. I don't know the genius who could read this book, and not stop on one of these words and go "Huh????" If you haven't read this book, go to the book store first, thumb to ANY page and start reading. I swear 98% of the time you'll find a word you've never heard of before! Writers, this doesn't make you a better writer as your reader has to keep a dictionary next to them. Thumbs down, sorry.
 A twist and turn adventure May 30, 2008
I really enjoyed this book and will recommend it to my friends. I didn't see the ending coming. The minute I thought I had the plot down they twisted it. If you like this genre of 'spy action' books then I you will get your money's worth.
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