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Originally posted by DonnieBoy
Hey Destrox I argree with you, while the first movie was alright it didn't really follow the book at all. I'll wait to rent the second one on DVD.
I really enjoyed the book series too. Did you see Ludlum wrote a fourth book to the series. I saw it at the book store the other day. Looks good but im gonna reread the first three before picking up the new book.
DB
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Ludlum didnt write the 4th one, seeing as the guy no longer lives.
The book was written by Eric Van Lustbader, with respect to the passed away Mr. Ludlum.
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Veteran thriller maestro Lustbader (Black Heart, etc.) seizes the reins of Robert Ludlum's bestselling Jason Bourne series, proving that even Ludlum's death can't stop the ex-CIA operative. David Webb, a mild-mannered Georgetown professor, harbors his old Bourne identity deep within his psyche—except in moments of danger. A mysterious assassin, Khan, has targeted Webb. Seeking counsel from his old CIA handler, Alex Conklin, Webb arrives at Conklin's home to find him, along with Webb's psychiatrist and friend, Mo Panov, murdered. Unsurprisingly, it's a setup, and Webb is declared a rogue agent and the prime suspect. His only clue to the real killer is a pad of paper with a faint impression of the notation "NX 20." Meanwhile, in Reykjavik, preparations are underway for the upcoming summit on worldwide terrorism. Even the dimmest thriller reader will immediately intuit that Bourne, pursued by the world's leading intelligence agencies, will end up in Iceland confronting some evildoer out to wreak havoc on the international terror conference. And thus it comes to pass. Lustbader has wisely eschewed mimicking Ludlum's signature style—short punchy paragraphs with lots of exclamation points. His own prose, often cliche-ridden ("Khan felt as if his brain was about to explode. He was shaken to his very foundation"), is perfectly serviceable, effectively conveying the myriad cinematic hairsbreadth escapes, crosses, double crosses, explosions, furious fisticuffs and careening plot twists. It's a hearty serving of meat and potatoes action adventure, just the sort of fare that both Ludlum's and Lustbader's fans relish.
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I still havnt had a chance to get this one, I will for sure though. Its reviews range from one end to the other, rarely have I seen a middle rating on it. All the more that makes me want to read it.
