Writing a legacy character is a tough cookie, especially with how far you can take the origin story and make something meaningful and special out of what fans already know and love without veering too far from the established lore. I was delighted to read The Bourne Revenge, for it adds an exciting paradigm to Bourne’s memory loss without taking away from what the fans appreciate about the whole series.
Jason Bourne is on the mend from his last misadventure, a dangerous reckoning that cost him his love and his hope. With revenge on his mind against the cabal that pulled the strings, he sets off on a mission to investigate a hazy memory in his past where he supposedly went toe to toe with some of the most lethal operatives. When that investigation leads him to a woman who suffered the same fate of a wiped memory, Bourne begins to realize that the reason for his memory loss may not be as much of a coincidence as he had chalked up.
Brian Freeman brings the heat in this latest Jason Bourne thriller. It’s packed with vivid and immersive action sequences that simply ooze adrenaline right into your bloodstream as you’re reading through cinematic car chases, shootouts, and furious fisticuffs. The pacing is stupendously addictive; I tried hard to keep this book going for more than a day but I’d finished it before I knew it.
Revealing a backstory that tied so well with Bourne’s past adds a personal core to the narrative, where Freeman retains the authenticity of the original lore but adds a crafty twist that respects and builds upon what the fans love and want more of. The strong character development shaped by years of betrayals, losses, and an indomitable spirit of fortitude keeps Jason Bourne a very relevant and powerful figure in the thriller community. The Bourne Revenge goes a long way to show that Brian Freeman not only continues the legacy of Robert Ludlum but matches up to the same quality and authenticity in more ways than one. For those who prefer some good tunes with their reads, Moby’s Extreme Ways hits extra-special with the closing chapter. You’re welcome!
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