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The Bourne Identity

The first Jason Bourne thriller

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The Bourne Identity

By: Robert Ludlum
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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 He was dragged from the sea, his body riddled with bullets. There are a few clues: a frame of microfilm surgically implanted beneath the skin of his hip; evidence that plastic surgery has altered his face; strange things he says in his delirium, which could be code words. And a number on the film negative that leads to a bank account in Zurich, four million dollars and a name for the amnesiac: Jason Bourne.

Now he is running for his life. A man with an unknown past and an uncertain future, the target of assassins and at the heart of a deadly puzzle. He's fighting for survival and no one can help him - except the one woman who once wanted to escape him...

Read by Scott Brick

(p) 2008 Penguin Random House LLC©1980 Robert Ludlum Action & Adventure Crime Thrillers Espionage International Mystery & Crime Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction

Critic reviews

A page-turner of non-stop action that should leave his fans begging for more
He's more mysterious than Bond, more real than Batman and more complex than Bruce Willis
A fast-paced thriller from a reliable master
A superspy to rival Bond
Watch your back 007 - Bourne is out to get you
All stars
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As is the case with most books / films the Bourne book series is a thousand times better than the films. Far more invovled with a completely differnt plot. I have read them once now listening to them on Audible.

Much better than the Film

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Not having read the books, my first impression of the audio book was that it started very differently from the film and this theme continued throughout the book.

The narration was clear and easy to understand (I have had books that were poorly narrated), the book was enjoyable but I was left with the impression that if I had read the first book before the file came out, I probably would have never watched the films.

That said, this is a very good start to a very good series and I will definitely collect the rest of the Audio books and the printed books.

I like this series and hope that the future books are as good or better as the plots continue to pile up.

Bourne series Book 1 (not what I expected)

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I have not seen any of these films or read any of the books. Book 1 on audio was a first and recommended to me. I must say I was not disappointed. I thought it was brilliant. It was hard for me to put it down and I now intend to get the others
on audio. I have since read the reviews but tend to disagree with the majority about the narrator. But then I’m no expert and that is just my opinion but I personally found no fault.

New to Jason Bourne

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Narrator:- I like Scott Brick, have got acquainted with his style through other audio books.... so no complaints.

Story: am a huge fan of the movies, so if you are expecting similarities you will be disappointed . The book is vastly different. Not superior, just different...and for me...this is so refreshing, I feel I have learnt more about Bourne, what motivates him.
I have still to make my mind up as to whether he is saint or sinner, which is perfect.
I wanted to give the story 5 stars, but alas I cannot, my issue is the repetitive nature of some of the narrative, which appeared to me a 'lack of inspiration' at that given moment. This is a minor niggle, but enough of one to warrant comment.
I have already downloaded book 2 - so yes I recommend it.
'too much kindness........makes me nervous,' quote...hmmmmm!
Get lost in intrigue for a while...recommended

Wanted to give it 5stars

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Excellent book so much better than the films and one I’ve thoroughly enjoyed. I would definitely recommend it.

Jason Borne Identity

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