Intro
The Bourne Identity written by Robert Ludlum is the first book in the series. The series was started by Robert Ludlum and then continued by Eric Van Lustbader after the death of Robert. The first 3 books in the series are written by Ludlum, continued by Lustbader who wrote the next 12 books, Brian Freeman went on to continue the series with the last 2 books. The series is based on the fictional spy Jason Bourne. The series has also been converted into movies which have been widely appreciated by the audience.
About the book (No spoilers- I promise!)
The book starts out with a stranger who is found half dead in the ocean by a group of fishermen who take him to a drunk doctor, Dr. Washburn at the beach of Ile De Port Noir. When the stranger wakes up he has no memory of who he is and how he ended up with the fatal wounds and altering surgeries. Washburn finds a small negative surgically implanted on the stranger which leads him to Zurich, from where he finds out more about himself- and also ends up meeting a beautiful stranger. He saves her life and vice versa. They go to Paris where many more shocking things are revealed and ultimately he gets a glimpse of his past life and his past identity which then shows his real purpose. He goes through flashes of memories- memories from a life he cannot remember. As they come closer to finding out who he really is, they come closer to danger, a danger which he must face to kill the evil.
Honest opinions
Well written story that is truly a thriller. Keeps you at the edge of your seat and turning pages, hooks you up instantly. In the end you won’t be able to stop yourself from diving deeper into the world of action and mystery. Makes you guess and second guess yourself after every page. I’m really excited to read all the books in the series and drown in the world of Jason Bourne…
Recommendations
I would definitely recommend this book to all action lovers, trust me you’re in for a treat. If you’ve seen any or all the movies based on this series then I suggest you read the book, because honestly, the book is better! If you’re someone who likes to experiment with their reading, then you NEED to read this book, you won’t regret it!
Ratings
5 starts out of 5 for sure! I have to admit, as someone who is not a big fan of action, this book really changed my opinion. Can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
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