Violent Night
(The Hate Genius) Review by Gary Chaloner Plot 4/10 Pat Savage fans rejoice! Another great idea wasted. I put it down to the tough time contraints put on Dent by his editors... but this story isn't a Len Deighton or Jack Higgins! It does feature a very extended starring role by Pat. So if that rings your bell, then maybe there's something here that will salvage a below average yarn. Regular Characters 5/10 Besides Doc, Monk and Ham feature alongside Pat. Doc is very subdued in this story; more caught up in the importance of his mission than what's happening around him. Villains 3/10 Well... Adolf would have to be the ultimate enemy for Doc to battle. It fizzles to nothing here. What a waste. The bulk of the story involves German agents, Allied agents and double agents swapping resumes at gunpoint in a search for Pat's old six-shooter. It does get tedious after awhile. Even the identity of the fleeing Adolf is a bit ho-hum when it finally comes. Gadgets 1/10 Airplane's feature in this story. As does a wristwatch. Do they count? Monk/Ham Hijinx 2/10 Nothing much as far as classic stuff here. M & H just follow Doc around in this one, giving support and supply info where needed. They're introduction (involving Pat) is fun, though. Overall Score: 15/50 This one, I thought after reading the back cover blurb, could be fantastic! It wasn't. Only read it if you HAVE to. Violent Blight. |
Comments (1)
A big dissappointment. Doc blushing? Please. We needed the whole crew for this one, and much more over the top action.
Posted by Brian | April 30, 2003 11:28 AM
Posted on April 30, 2003 11:28