With the recent release of the Bourne Identity, I was just curious if we have any fellow readers of Robert Ludlum's spy thrillers prowling the forums? I've only started reading his books since December when I got a copy of The Sigma Protocol as a gift and since he's quickly found his way at the top of my list of favorite authors.
Robert Ludlum Readers?
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RossMan
, Jun 29 2002 09:13 PM
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Posted 30 June 2002 - 01:34 AM
I'm one! I love Ludlum's books. 
I've yet to read The Matarese Countdown or the recent collaborations, and I only bought The Sigma Protocol yesterday to add to my ever-increasing pile of books I've yet to read.
From what I hear, The Bourne Identity is a good movie. His books have not translated well to the screen, although I didn't mind The Rhinemann Exchange as a TV mini-series.
It's very unfortunate that he died in December (?), so I suspect that Sigma is his last individual effort, and that his collaborators will continue the Covert One series.
I've yet to read The Matarese Countdown or the recent collaborations, and I only bought The Sigma Protocol yesterday to add to my ever-increasing pile of books I've yet to read.
From what I hear, The Bourne Identity is a good movie. His books have not translated well to the screen, although I didn't mind The Rhinemann Exchange as a TV mini-series.
It's very unfortunate that he died in December (?), so I suspect that Sigma is his last individual effort, and that his collaborators will continue the Covert One series.
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Posted 30 June 2002 - 08:43 AM
Actually, this thread prompted me to recheck the Ludlum website at LudlumBooks.com, and the first FAQ was:
Very interesting.
A number of different novels in the coming years!? Surely, that only refers to the Covert One series to be solely written by his collaborators based on his ideas.Q: Will there be any more books by Mr. Ludlum, since he passed away in 2001?
A: Yes, Mr. Ludlum had already finished writing a number of different novels, which will continue to be published by St. Martin's in the coming years.
Very interesting.
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Posted 30 June 2002 - 06:15 PM
I remember reading somewhere that Ludlum had three finished manuscripts, that he himself wrote, that would be publised.
The Covert One book aren't too bad and something I'll still be looking forward to every year. I just finished the newest one, The Paris Option, writen by Gayle Lynds, and I think it's the best of the best of the bunch. I'm disapointed that no where on the book does mention Ludlum's death. The author descriptions still talks about him as if he were still alive!
I saw the Osterman Weekend on television the other day and thought it was great, but I havn't read that one.
BC, did you see The Bourne Identity mini-series from, I think, the late eighties with Richard Chamberlain? I liked that one better, it remained more faithful to the novel, but the new version's still good.
The Covert One book aren't too bad and something I'll still be looking forward to every year. I just finished the newest one, The Paris Option, writen by Gayle Lynds, and I think it's the best of the best of the bunch. I'm disapointed that no where on the book does mention Ludlum's death. The author descriptions still talks about him as if he were still alive!
I saw the Osterman Weekend on television the other day and thought it was great, but I havn't read that one.
BC, did you see The Bourne Identity mini-series from, I think, the late eighties with Richard Chamberlain? I liked that one better, it remained more faithful to the novel, but the new version's still good.
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Posted 30 June 2002 - 07:11 PM
I enjoyed the Bourne books but they felt a bit dated last time I read them. The dialogue was creaky in places and the female characters poorly realised.
Im interested to see what the film makers have done to revise Bourne Identity for a 21st Century audience.
Im interested to see what the film makers have done to revise Bourne Identity for a 21st Century audience.
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Posted 01 July 2002 - 08:35 AM
I used to be a firm fan of Ludlum's work but it only lasted up to The Icarus Agenda - all books to then had been read. The best two books had to be The Bourne Identity and The Matarese Circle.
I haven't seen any screen adaptations of Bourne although years ago (the 80s), I did read that Burt Reynolds was up for the title role in the unmade film.
Is Damon not too young for this role? I always pictured him as a well experienced fella.
I haven't seen any screen adaptations of Bourne although years ago (the 80s), I did read that Burt Reynolds was up for the title role in the unmade film.
Is Damon not too young for this role? I always pictured him as a well experienced fella.
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Posted 24 October 2002 - 12:26 AM
The Janson Directive is now on sale in the US.
Sounds like it should be pretty good.
Sounds like it should be pretty good.
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Posted 24 October 2002 - 03:45 AM
I never read any Ludlum until I saw The Bourne Identity, which I really liked. I'm presently reading The Apocalypse Watch and can hardly put it down.
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Posted 24 October 2002 - 09:47 PM
I read two or three Ludlum's and i guess I enjoied them. But that was a long time ago, so I don't even remember, which ones I read. Now with the Bourne-Identity-movie out, I'd like to read some more Ludlum. Is there a real good book to start with? What would you suggest?
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Posted 25 October 2002 - 12:05 AM
Well, The Prometheus Deception is my personal favorite.
Since his books tend to have different characters (except for the Bourne books and I think the Matarese Countdown and the Matarese Circle) you can really start anywhere.
And for those who haven't, if you like Ludlum I'd give Frederick Forsyth a try.
Since his books tend to have different characters (except for the Bourne books and I think the Matarese Countdown and the Matarese Circle) you can really start anywhere.
And for those who haven't, if you like Ludlum I'd give Frederick Forsyth a try.
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Posted 25 October 2002 - 09:56 PM
Yes, I read some of Forsythe's books, but if it comes to reading suggestions, I would like to name Matthew Reilly. Huge action, really. Fun to read!
Oh, and thanks, RossMan, I just orders a Ludlum-double-issue: Acquitaine-something and Osterman-weekend. I browsed through the German amazon-site and found out, that most of his books were not to be delievered. Shame on that, would've liked to start with your suggestion, The Prometheus Deception.
Oh, and thanks, RossMan, I just orders a Ludlum-double-issue: Acquitaine-something and Osterman-weekend. I browsed through the German amazon-site and found out, that most of his books were not to be delievered. Shame on that, would've liked to start with your suggestion, The Prometheus Deception.