Title: A disappointment
Product review: I was looking forward to reading this thriller about corporate espionage. Despite a good story idea, however, Finder's execution fell short of my expectations. First, the plot is thoroughly implausible. At far too many points, the protagonist's choices simply make no sense. Second, after a long, drawn-out, almost tedious build-up, the book ends unsatisfactorily, leaving too many loose ends. It is as if Finder couldn't figure out how to wrap things up and just decided not to bother. Third, the characters were under-developed and entirely forgettable. It is difficult to like or relate to any of them, including the protagonist. Finally, the writing is pedestrian, lacking the richness and vigor that might have made a marginal book a pleasure to read.In sum, though I forced myself to hang in there all the way to the end, I wish I had spent my time reading something else. I've given the book 2 stars, but I would have rated it 1-1/2 stars if that were an option.
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