'The Ambler Warning' by Robert Ludlum is a thriller novel that follows the story of US government operatives who are out of control, involving a mix of suspense, espionage, and fast-paced action. The plot twists and turns, keeping readers captivated with harrowing narrow escapes and a signature secret background plot. The writing style is typical Ludlum - detailed, accurate, and suspense-filled, making it a leisurely yet gripping read for fans of spy thrillers.

Characters:

The characters, particularly the protagonist, are engaging and possess noteworthy traits, contributing to the overall intrigue.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is detailed and cinematic, though it may occasionally feel repetitive or overly descriptive.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features unexpected twists within an espionage narrative, creating engagement despite some predictability.

Setting:

The setting enhances the espionage theme, supporting the suspenseful narrative throughout.

Pacing:

The pacing fluctuates, beginning slowly for some but ultimately improving, keeping many readers engaged.

Notes:

The Ambler Warning was written by a ghostwriter and not entirely by Robert Ludlum.

Many readers felt that the book was slower paced compared to Ludlum's earlier works.

The story features a hero named Harrison Ambler who can read people's intentions, making him difficult to deceive.

While some found parts of the plot predictable, they still felt captivated by the story's twists.

Scott Sowers' narration of the audiobook was praised for enhancing the experience, keeping listeners engaged.

Readers enjoyed the book's mix of suspense, action, and espionage themes, common in Ludlum's work.

Some readers mentioned a lack of details in key scenes, making important character connections unclear.

The novel was found to be a good leisure read, typical for Ludlum fans.

It involves themes of government conspiracies and out-of-control operatives.

Several readers have read it multiple times, indicating its strong appeal and entertainment value.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book contains themes around deception and government operations, which could be distressing to some readers.

From The Publisher:

"Welcome to Robert Ludlum's world...fast pacing, tight plotting, international intrigue." - Cleveland Plain Dealer

In Robert Ludlum's The Ambler Warning, an agent breaks out of a top-security institution where the government has kept him drugged for years only to discover that he's not the person he thinks he is.

On Parrish Island, off the coast of Virginia, lies a psychiatric facility. Far from prying eyes, it is a government-run hospital for former intelligence employees in possession of highly classified information. Former Consular Operations agent Hal Ambler is one of these patients whose mind is filled with secrets of state-and is considered such a security risk that he is kept heavily medicated and closely watched. But there's one critical difference between Ambler and the other patients-Ambler isn't crazy.

Now he must find a way to escape the facility, find out who put him there, and uncover the truth of who he was…and why someone is willing to risk everything to see him dead.

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The Ambler Warning

Robert Ludlum