Kill Switch
by Chris Lynch
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Critic Rating
62%
Critic Reviews: 4
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58%
Reader Ratings: 20
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Synopsis
Some things are best left forgotten. A gripping account of espionage and loyalty from National Book Award Finalist Chris Lynch.All Daniel wants to do is spend one last summer with his grandfather before he moves away for college and his grandfather’s dementia pulls them apart. But when his dear old Da starts to let things slip about the job he used to hold—people he’s killed, countries he’s overthrown—old work “friends” show up to make sure he stays quiet.... more
About Chris Lynch
- All Critics: 4
- Positive: 3
- Negative: 1
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Whatchamacallit Reviews | 22 Apr 2012
Don’t read the back of this book, just buy it and enjoy the ride.
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The Book Babe | 13 Jun 2012
One thing I really like was the running from the law aspect, because as you know, I completely dig that in a book.
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In Bed With Books | 27 Apr 2012
It was a pleasant diversion, a clever merging of the family drama and action thriller genres. But it was a bit too abrupt to really get under my skin.
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Publishers Weekly | 30 Apr 2012
The narrative's meandering style and emphasis on emotional undercurrents over plot may perplex readers expecting a spy thriller, but in exchange, Lynch creates a suspenseful exploration of human relationships and the capacity to commit acts of brutality.
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