The Informationist: A Thriller Audiobook

" Not a bad globe trotting, super heroine type thriller when the narrative focused on the current day plot (though the twists and turns were pretty predictable) but really bogged down with all the lead character's tortured past sections. This is another Anthony Award nominee for best first novel and I listened to the audio version read by Hilary Huber who was fine. "

" Excellent, I would highly recommend reading it. I liked Michael a lot and look forward to reading more !! "

" This was just up and down for me. It grabbed me at first, but then I got bogged down. I just did not buy the main character's background. All the comparisons to Lisbeth Salander just made it worse for me. Got caught back up in the story but then felt like the book had a weak ending. "

" Good story but a bit long. I am glad I did the book on Audible and listened to it. I would not have liked actually reading it. Way to much narrative that distracted from the story. All in all a good listen though. "

" Glad I didn't start with a sample. Almost didn't get through the first few pages then raced through to the end, motivated by plot more than character. "

" This book did not disappoint me. I'm already looking forward to the next one. "

" Loved the book and the character of Vanessa Michael Munroe. This was a good, compelling story that wasn't all blood and guts, wasn't all sex and wasn't all supernatural. Loved the realism and the spunk! "

" A great thriller with a badass female lead. "

" [audiobook] Interesting characters and a good story. "

" Absolutely loved this book. So different. Can't wait until she writes another. Would love to know if story line reflects the author's life in any way. "

" An Angelina Jolie movie in book form. "

" Very good escapist thriller, takes place largely in Africa. Vanessa Michael Munroe is somewhat reminiscent of Salander. "

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" Great first novel by Taylor Stevens. I'm always a fan of a strong female lead and she delivers her well. Completely believable. I also love that most of the book takes place in Africa. Suspenseful and exciting. "

" Vanessa "Michael" Munroe deals in information - expensive information - working for corporations, heads of state, private clients, and anyone else who can pay for her unique brand of expertise. "

" This was a very poor man's version of The Girl who Played with Fire. Not much to say except suggest that you take a pass on this one. "

" I especially enjoyed Vanessa's character. Overall the book was interesting. I was a little let down at the end and I'm trying to figure out why. I think it was thatthe ending tried to tie up too many loose ends too quickly. Still not sure about that. "

" Good book - don't want to mess with this girl - waiting for new book "

" A suspenseful book with a female protagonist hired to find a young woman missing in Africa for 4 years--way too violent but interesting enough due to the setting to finish while skimming over the violent passages. "

" Really enjoyed this book (despite a bit too much graphic violence for me). Great plot, interesting and unique characters, fast-paced and gripping. "

" Just a sheer thriller....page turner in the way of the Steig novels. "

" This one was great. Action and mystery! "

" An enjoyable, fast-paced thriller. The heroine has been compared to Lisbeth Salander of Dragon Tattoo fame, and I can understand the reason for the comparison. "

" Actually liked this a bit more than dragon tattoo series. Easier to get into. "

" Wow, what a remarkable debut. Stevens is one to watch. A little boring in the middle. Really is a thriller. "

" I don't know maybe I'm jaded or maybe too many blurbs say this book is the next Stieg Larsson book, but since I was expecting the next Salander character Munroe just didn't make the cut. While the book was interesting, it was no page turner. "

" This is a must read book! The book had a lot of action and was very hard to put down once I started reading. I am looking forward to reading her next book. "

" Fast-paced mystery/suspense. I enjoyed it, but be warned - there is a lot of violence and bad language. "

" Great! Fast moving, kept me up later than I wanted to be to read it for several nights! I can't wait to see what else she comes up with! "

" Stevens' protagonist reminds me of Salander and Everdeen, strong woman with a gift for thoughtful strategy. Satisfying right through to the end. "

" Suspenseful, with the backdrop of Africa in all its unpredictable instability. While the main character, Michael/Vanessa is pretty unbelievable, it's fun to be part of her kickass entourage. Not a pretty story. "

" I especially enjoyed Vanessa's character. Overall the book was interesting. I was a little let down at the end and I'm trying to figure out why. I think it was thatthe ending tried to tie up too many loose ends too quickly. Still not sure about that. "

" not bad ... not as good as the dragon tattoo series though "

" Definitely not as good as I'd hoped..it slowed down about 2/3 of the way in, and the end was rushed/too neat-and-tidy a finish. And I didn't get the love interest part....she didn't even seem to like him outside of the bedroom! "

" I loved this book. Great, intersting protagnist. Great settings in Africa. Intriguing plot. I look forward to learning more about the author and reading her next book. "