Beirut: An Explosive Thriller: 2 (Levant Cycle) Paperback – Import, 26 September 2012

Gripping

Its an interesting read..although in some parts the political narrative becomes a bit boring..but overall a good read. Some sub plots are left unanswered

Very slow pacing. Many time we think to abandon reading. Not straight line story. Breaking at more space. Though plot is good. Narration is good. More flow is needed in writing

Could have been better. A lot of loose ends. questions posed, but no answers given.

Good read

Not worth spending time on

Ordinary

One of the better novels that I've read in 2022. Great story and exciting characters. Make this thriller a page turner.Looking forward to seeing more from this author.

I’ve powered through this in a few hours with a small number of breaks. In itself this’s an indicator of the suspense, tension & magnificence of a superb book. A character whom in book 1 was non gratis, now the hero!The gamut of all possible behaviours, plots, twists & turns, betrayals, the double-cross’, and anything else you can think of (adults ‘doing it!) is here, in this amazing book. I cannot see why you don’t read it — noyy!

Excellent read the title says it all, with a good plot and a range of interesting characters that take you through Europe to lebanon

Good plot with lots of action. Character development did not seem consistent.

It is a commonplace of crime stories and thrillers that the principal protagonist has a troublesome back story and Gerry Lynch has more than most, the Troubles, abuse in a Catholic children's' home, drink, and guilt to mention only some and they are not always relevant to this exciting and well-written thriller.The descriptions of Beruit, its life and people have the smell and taste of authenticity but the language and habits of the Maronite Christians do not ring true to me. Another false note is Lynch's name; an Ulster Catholic is more likely to be christened Gerard than Gerald - an Ascendancy name.But these are no reasons not to read and enjoy a terrific espionage thriller. Lynch is a James Bond de nos jours drinking and screwing with enthusiasm and impunity, able to deliver violence to his enemies notwithstanding hangovers and beatings.It is great stuff and I will read more about Gerry Lynch.I am too mean to award 5 stars but it was very close.