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Le Voleur de Centimes
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Et si quelqu'un volait une banque, centime apres centime, sans que personne ne s'en rende compte...
Avec le charme des rues de Paris et le suspense d'un thriller hollywoodien, un roman qui s'adresse a tous ceux qui ont un jour ete les victimes de l'orgueil, la convoitise et les injustices du systeme financier.
Un parcours trepidant de Montmartre a La Defense, l'ultramoderne quartier financier, avec ses gratte-ciel de bureaux.
Henri Pichon est un informaticien tranquille et brillant, dont la routine est stoppee par un accident qui changera le destin de tous ceux qui l'entourent.
Un roman policier different: une histoire d'amour, de haine, de convoitise, d'assassinats ... avec une touche rafraichissante d'humour noir.
Jusqu'ou peut-on aller pour de l'argent ?"
Et si quelqu'un volait une banque, centime apres centime, sans que personne ne s'en rende compte...
Avec le charme des rues de Paris et le suspense d'un thriller hollywoodien, un roman qui s'adresse a tous ceux qui ont un jour ete les victimes de l'orgueil, la convoitise et les injustices du systeme financier.
Un parcours trepidant de Montmartre a La Defense, l'ultramoderne quartier financier, avec ses gratte-ciel de bureaux.
Henri Pichon est un informaticien tranquille et brillant, dont la routine est stoppee par un accident qui changera le destin de tous ceux qui l'entourent.
Un roman policier different: une histoire d'amour, de haine, de convoitise, d'assassinats ... avec une touche rafraichissante d'humour noir.
Jusqu'ou peut-on aller pour de l'argent ?"
404 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 10, 2012
About the author
Christophe Paul
16 books19 followersChristophe Paul was born in Paris during the winter of 1957. His family then moved to Madrid, where he had his eighth birthday. He made his debut as a writer at the Lycée Français, narrating events of the school and its immediate surroundings. He wrote for himself and for his friends. Later on he started incorporating international events and their stories, demonstrating greater control and consistency in his craft.
In 1982 he completed a master's degree in IT computing in Paris, where he created his own software company, participating in the design and programming—an exciting occupation he shares with his writing.
Christopher Paul is married with the Spanish painter and artist Zinnia Clavo. They divide their time between Madrid, Paris, and Marbella, where go on long creative retreats.
Currently, he is devoted entirely to writing.
In 1982 he completed a master's degree in IT computing in Paris, where he created his own software company, participating in the design and programming—an exciting occupation he shares with his writing.
Christopher Paul is married with the Spanish painter and artist Zinnia Clavo. They divide their time between Madrid, Paris, and Marbella, where go on long creative retreats.
Currently, he is devoted entirely to writing.
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November 29, 2016
Otro libro surgido en la estela del fenómeno de la auto-publicación. Lo mejor que se puede decir de él, además de su precio, es que cumple con el cometido de entretener, y que tiene diversos giros argumentales que lo hacen poco previsible. Se lee con suma facilidad .
En su contra, poco, quizás que al autor se le nota un estilo literario que aún tendrá que depurar y mejorar. Y el final tampoco es que se lo haya currado mucho. Un final al gusto del lector común, sin complicaciones, pero demasiado trillado. Esperaba otro final, que me hubiese dejado con la sensación de haber leído una obra de mayor envergadura.
Aún así, “El ladrón de céntimos” es una lectura amena, sencilla, y rápida. Ideal para una tarde de lluvia, a ser posible sentado en un bistrot, bajo el cielo de París.
En su contra, poco, quizás que al autor se le nota un estilo literario que aún tendrá que depurar y mejorar. Y el final tampoco es que se lo haya currado mucho. Un final al gusto del lector común, sin complicaciones, pero demasiado trillado. Esperaba otro final, que me hubiese dejado con la sensación de haber leído una obra de mayor envergadura.
Aún así, “El ladrón de céntimos” es una lectura amena, sencilla, y rápida. Ideal para una tarde de lluvia, a ser posible sentado en un bistrot, bajo el cielo de París.
June 8, 2013
Sin duda es una novela entretenida y muy interesante. He de reconocer que he disfrutado mucho leyéndola y me ha hecho reiterarme en mi opinión sobre los autores noveles: la mayoría les dan mil vueltas a autores conocidos que han tenido la suerte de tener una gran campaña de marketing que les respalde (y no quiero señalar ninguna trilogía erótico-romántica en concreto...).
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February 12, 2014
The Penny Thief is a wonderful depiction on what greed can do to a human being. Greed can absolutely destroy and that was shown extremely well throughout the book. The story flowed well and was full of fast-paced action and intrigue. The race to find the money will definitely make your skin crawl due to the wickedness of greed.
I felt that Henri was a great anti-hero; he’s definitely not perfect. He begins as a victim but as the story unfolds his character becomes very complex; so complex it is very hard to view him as a hero. At times, I found him a little bit disturbing but likeable as well. I really enjoyed the romantic side of Henri. His expressions of love were so creative. Mr. Paul wrote a very interesting character in Henri Pichon.
Jean-Phillippe Maillard is another interesting character who doesn’t fit into one definitely archetype. I rather liked him; even with his greedy shortcomings. His love for his daughter, Tash, redeemed him. I’m not sure if he deserved his ending. It was incredibly harsh.
Of course, there are true villains in The Penny Thief. Pierre Gabriel turns into a complete ogre due to his greed. In the end, he would do anything to get all the pennies; no matter who got hurt. He is a prime example of what can happen when greed totally overwhelms you.
Besides the greed and betrayal, there are so aspects of true kindness in this story. Marcel, Etienne, Yvette and Valerie gave the story a sense of compassion that balanced out the awfulness of greed. Their characters gave the story more texture and emotion where you won’t drown in the corruption of money.
The Penny Thief is full of intrigue and suspense. It is, also, very intelligent and will keep you engaged until the very end.
I felt that Henri was a great anti-hero; he’s definitely not perfect. He begins as a victim but as the story unfolds his character becomes very complex; so complex it is very hard to view him as a hero. At times, I found him a little bit disturbing but likeable as well. I really enjoyed the romantic side of Henri. His expressions of love were so creative. Mr. Paul wrote a very interesting character in Henri Pichon.
Jean-Phillippe Maillard is another interesting character who doesn’t fit into one definitely archetype. I rather liked him; even with his greedy shortcomings. His love for his daughter, Tash, redeemed him. I’m not sure if he deserved his ending. It was incredibly harsh.
Of course, there are true villains in The Penny Thief. Pierre Gabriel turns into a complete ogre due to his greed. In the end, he would do anything to get all the pennies; no matter who got hurt. He is a prime example of what can happen when greed totally overwhelms you.
Besides the greed and betrayal, there are so aspects of true kindness in this story. Marcel, Etienne, Yvette and Valerie gave the story a sense of compassion that balanced out the awfulness of greed. Their characters gave the story more texture and emotion where you won’t drown in the corruption of money.
The Penny Thief is full of intrigue and suspense. It is, also, very intelligent and will keep you engaged until the very end.
January 5, 2014
I like thriller but I hadn't read this kind of thriller; nobody is murdered or kidnapped at the beginning. I'm not familiar with financial issues so I was worried that I might not enjoy it before starting to read, but it was much more interesting than I expected. It was nicely varied and never bored me. I was into it so much that I hated one of the characters from the bottom of my heart while I was reading it. Unfortunatelly, the ending was not my taste. I don't mean it was a terrible ending as a novel. It was ok, but it was simply not my taste.
One thing that annoyed me about this book was that it has some annotations. It distrusted the rhythm of the sentences when I read it. But all in all, it was a very entertaining novel. I liked it.
(I received this book for an honest review.)
One thing that annoyed me about this book was that it has some annotations. It distrusted the rhythm of the sentences when I read it. But all in all, it was a very entertaining novel. I liked it.
(I received this book for an honest review.)
November 29, 2016
Otro libro surgido en la estela del fenómeno de la auto-publicación. Lo mejor que se puede decir de él, además de su precio, es que cumple con el cometido de entretener, y que tiene diversos giros argumentales que lo hacen poco previsible. Se lee con suma facilidad .
En su contra, poco, quizás que al autor se le nota un estilo literario que aún tendrá que depurar y mejorar. Y el final tampoco es que se lo haya currado mucho. Un final al gusto del lector común, sin complicaciones, pero demasiado trillado. Esperaba otro final, que me hubiese dejado con la sensación de haber leído una obra de mayor envergadura.
Aún así, “El ladrón de céntimos” es una lectura amena, sencilla, y rápida. Ideal para una tarde de lluvia, a ser posible sentado en un bistrot, bajo el cielo de París.
En su contra, poco, quizás que al autor se le nota un estilo literario que aún tendrá que depurar y mejorar. Y el final tampoco es que se lo haya currado mucho. Un final al gusto del lector común, sin complicaciones, pero demasiado trillado. Esperaba otro final, que me hubiese dejado con la sensación de haber leído una obra de mayor envergadura.
Aún así, “El ladrón de céntimos” es una lectura amena, sencilla, y rápida. Ideal para una tarde de lluvia, a ser posible sentado en un bistrot, bajo el cielo de París.
March 10, 2014
NOTE: I received a review copy from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
At a first glance, The Penny Thief didn't sound like the incredible book it turned out to be. I didn't think it would swipe me off my feet, but it most certainly did. This was a book of many colors - romantic, thrilling and psychological elements elevated it to the place it holds. It was almost impossible for me to put it down and seeing how much I liked it, I've marked it as a 'to re-read' book.
Writing style:
From beginning to end there wasn't a single flow I could point out. The style was clever and witty. It's obvious both the author and translator are well versed, making sure that they give us readers an intricate story to plunge into.
Story line:
Told from an omnipresent, omniscient third person POV, the story of Henry Pichon is quite fascinating. Fast paced and incredibly well written, it takes us on a journey into the minds of several people.
Although there is almost no mystery left for the reader to ponder, The Penny Thief is far from boring. It's structured so that the reader is more than an observer in the lives of the characters, who, of course, don't have a clue what is actually going on.
Themes:
- The main theme Cristophe Paul addresses is greed and how it can literally turn man into a monster.
- Facing challenges with a clear head is the smart thing to do.
- Love can last for a lifetime
- Everyone gets what they deserve. In the end.
Characters:
Henri Pichon is Paul's protagonist. He only appears for one scene in the beginning, then returns to the story around the second half mark. Henri is a meticulous man. He is a genius who likes to keep his stuff in order. He handles on his own the IT affairs of French bank #1 for decades with no glitch in the system.
Henri Pichon also loves a challenge. It's a game to him to write algorithms re-routing pennies to his own bank accounts all over the globe. What's most important though is that he doesn't do it for the money. Greed is not the driving force behind it. It's the satisfaction of cracking a challenge.
Henri lives modestly. He has no family. But he holds a passionate love in his heart for a woman by the name of Tash. I really enjoyed reading his scenes because the goodness of his heart was easy to see.
If there ever was an antagonist so bent on being selfish and sinister, Pierre Gabriel was it. Except for his undying greed, his bouquet of personality traits was quite humble. He was an average computer programmer. He was selfish. He cheated on his wife. And that's merely the beginning. To top it off, he didn't hesitate to take human life.
Natasha (Tash) was a woman who didn't find herself in the right situation in the past, but at present she holds a second chance at love. A chance to change her pathetically looking future. Tired of a bleak life with Pierre Gabriel and seeing the man she's loved her teen years, Tash is determined to find happiness for herself. She is kind hearted and incredibly uninterested in money.
Jeanne Philippe Mellard was a prominent figure. Apart from being Tash's father, he's also the IT director of the bank in question. He's so close to retiring and receiving a handsome pension, it makes you wonder why he would decide to get his hands dirty instead. Of course, the explanation lies with that horrible word 'greed' again. However, wanting more lands him in quite a different place than the one he coveted.
Morgane, another prominent character to analyze. Being Mellard's lover of a long time had a lot of benefits to reap. Unfortunately, greed seemed to whisper to her as well. Good for her, she had the wits to realize that no amount of money was worth her life or freedom. She was the only character who counted herself blessed for getting of the hook.
Lambert, the private detective was quite a disappointment. One would think he'd be able to ignore the call of the green paper notes, but sadly this was not the case.
In conclusion:
The Penny Thief is a thrilling read about the corrupting power of money. It puts the reality of greed and its consequences in the light, under complete exposure. It's definitely a book one should read.
At a first glance, The Penny Thief didn't sound like the incredible book it turned out to be. I didn't think it would swipe me off my feet, but it most certainly did. This was a book of many colors - romantic, thrilling and psychological elements elevated it to the place it holds. It was almost impossible for me to put it down and seeing how much I liked it, I've marked it as a 'to re-read' book.
Writing style:
From beginning to end there wasn't a single flow I could point out. The style was clever and witty. It's obvious both the author and translator are well versed, making sure that they give us readers an intricate story to plunge into.
Story line:
Told from an omnipresent, omniscient third person POV, the story of Henry Pichon is quite fascinating. Fast paced and incredibly well written, it takes us on a journey into the minds of several people.
Although there is almost no mystery left for the reader to ponder, The Penny Thief is far from boring. It's structured so that the reader is more than an observer in the lives of the characters, who, of course, don't have a clue what is actually going on.
Themes:
- The main theme Cristophe Paul addresses is greed and how it can literally turn man into a monster.
- Facing challenges with a clear head is the smart thing to do.
- Love can last for a lifetime
- Everyone gets what they deserve. In the end.
Characters:
Henri Pichon is Paul's protagonist. He only appears for one scene in the beginning, then returns to the story around the second half mark. Henri is a meticulous man. He is a genius who likes to keep his stuff in order. He handles on his own the IT affairs of French bank #1 for decades with no glitch in the system.
Henri Pichon also loves a challenge. It's a game to him to write algorithms re-routing pennies to his own bank accounts all over the globe. What's most important though is that he doesn't do it for the money. Greed is not the driving force behind it. It's the satisfaction of cracking a challenge.
Henri lives modestly. He has no family. But he holds a passionate love in his heart for a woman by the name of Tash. I really enjoyed reading his scenes because the goodness of his heart was easy to see.
If there ever was an antagonist so bent on being selfish and sinister, Pierre Gabriel was it. Except for his undying greed, his bouquet of personality traits was quite humble. He was an average computer programmer. He was selfish. He cheated on his wife. And that's merely the beginning. To top it off, he didn't hesitate to take human life.
Natasha (Tash) was a woman who didn't find herself in the right situation in the past, but at present she holds a second chance at love. A chance to change her pathetically looking future. Tired of a bleak life with Pierre Gabriel and seeing the man she's loved her teen years, Tash is determined to find happiness for herself. She is kind hearted and incredibly uninterested in money.
Jeanne Philippe Mellard was a prominent figure. Apart from being Tash's father, he's also the IT director of the bank in question. He's so close to retiring and receiving a handsome pension, it makes you wonder why he would decide to get his hands dirty instead. Of course, the explanation lies with that horrible word 'greed' again. However, wanting more lands him in quite a different place than the one he coveted.
Morgane, another prominent character to analyze. Being Mellard's lover of a long time had a lot of benefits to reap. Unfortunately, greed seemed to whisper to her as well. Good for her, she had the wits to realize that no amount of money was worth her life or freedom. She was the only character who counted herself blessed for getting of the hook.
Lambert, the private detective was quite a disappointment. One would think he'd be able to ignore the call of the green paper notes, but sadly this was not the case.
In conclusion:
The Penny Thief is a thrilling read about the corrupting power of money. It puts the reality of greed and its consequences in the light, under complete exposure. It's definitely a book one should read.
January 26, 2014
Quiet, brilliant IT programmer Henri Pichon has skimmed a fortune from one of the biggest banks in Europe. For twenty years, day after day, penny by penny, using a complicated electronic process, he has amassed a fortune. Nevertheless, he is the hero of the story. So this tale is essentially how he did it and why he is the sympathetic character of the novel, in my opinion. The author, Christophe Paul, has an MA in IT computing so his complex explanations about Henri’s actions sound authentic. It’s a modern story.
The descriptions of Paris are charming and who doesn’t love that city? The reader gets the sense of what the “city of lights” is all about, from the author’s descriptions of the bistro tables to the corner bakeries to the aroma of coffee and croissants that fills the air. And how interesting are the footnotes regarding the many historical buildings throughout Paris, including Sainte Chapelle with its glorious stained glass! The reader is conducted through the winding streets of Montmartre where much of the action takes place. The author obviously writes about what he knows. It sounds like the real thing. Whoever has been to Paris will recognize much of what the author describes.
“The Penny Thief” is a translation from the original “Le voleur des centimes”, a much more romantic title in my view. That being said, this novel is a very good translation and certainly captures the essence of an action-packed romp.
Despite being full of f-bombs and other expletives, this is a light, quick-moving read, with a quirky ending. It has something for everyone who loves police thrillers and adventure. It is also a love story. It has something for everyone who enjoys that genre.
The descriptions of Paris are charming and who doesn’t love that city? The reader gets the sense of what the “city of lights” is all about, from the author’s descriptions of the bistro tables to the corner bakeries to the aroma of coffee and croissants that fills the air. And how interesting are the footnotes regarding the many historical buildings throughout Paris, including Sainte Chapelle with its glorious stained glass! The reader is conducted through the winding streets of Montmartre where much of the action takes place. The author obviously writes about what he knows. It sounds like the real thing. Whoever has been to Paris will recognize much of what the author describes.
“The Penny Thief” is a translation from the original “Le voleur des centimes”, a much more romantic title in my view. That being said, this novel is a very good translation and certainly captures the essence of an action-packed romp.
Despite being full of f-bombs and other expletives, this is a light, quick-moving read, with a quirky ending. It has something for everyone who loves police thrillers and adventure. It is also a love story. It has something for everyone who enjoys that genre.
February 9, 2013
Una historia entretenida y ágil en la que la acción va "in crescendo".
El argumento me ha resultado de lo más original, y aun siendo un cero a la izquierda en informática puedes seguirle más o menos el ritmo a las explicaciones que revelan el cómo el ladrón de céntimos convierte éstos en millones sin dejar rastro. De fondo también se esconde algo de romance, aunque esta subtrama bastante predecible y sencilla no será la razón por la cual no puedas dejar de leer. Y no creáis que por tratarse de un delito de lo más sutil los acontecimientos que se desencadenan son igual de "limpios", al contrario, la avaricia no saca precisamente lo mejor de nosotros.
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El argumento me ha resultado de lo más original, y aun siendo un cero a la izquierda en informática puedes seguirle más o menos el ritmo a las explicaciones que revelan el cómo el ladrón de céntimos convierte éstos en millones sin dejar rastro. De fondo también se esconde algo de romance, aunque esta subtrama bastante predecible y sencilla no será la razón por la cual no puedas dejar de leer. Y no creáis que por tratarse de un delito de lo más sutil los acontecimientos que se desencadenan son igual de "limpios", al contrario, la avaricia no saca precisamente lo mejor de nosotros.
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December 21, 2013
What a fantastic book! I couldn't put it down. Starts with a bang and the action doesn't stop.
The writing is spectacular, the story just flows. The characters are full and interesting. You will either love or hate them, my favorite...Henri and Tash.
It has been many years since I visited Paris, however, the descriptions were so well done that I could actually 'see' the places being described.
I loved this book. It has everything a reader could want. Adventure, intrigue, romance and fun.
The writing is spectacular, the story just flows. The characters are full and interesting. You will either love or hate them, my favorite...Henri and Tash.
It has been many years since I visited Paris, however, the descriptions were so well done that I could actually 'see' the places being described.
I loved this book. It has everything a reader could want. Adventure, intrigue, romance and fun.
July 16, 2014
Set in one of my favorite places in the world, Paris, this thriller is sure to please with its references and trivia about local landmarks that are not just your usual Eiffel Tower and Louvre.
Told from different character viewpoints, it was interesting to step into the shoes of each. None of the characters were really likable to me. However, they were portrayed well and moved the story along effectively.
Nice proportions of mild action and thriller content combined with mind games and romance.
I would love to see this made into a film.
Told from different character viewpoints, it was interesting to step into the shoes of each. None of the characters were really likable to me. However, they were portrayed well and moved the story along effectively.
Nice proportions of mild action and thriller content combined with mind games and romance.
I would love to see this made into a film.
February 1, 2014
I don't have a brilliant English but thats how fast i read that... Its quite amazing. I just couldn't put it down. That book was so clever and amazing and all the charakters were so good. I could even imagine Paris... How wonderful that is.
Love it so much and i'm so happy that i win this book. I will recommend this to my friends, too.
Love it so much and i'm so happy that i win this book. I will recommend this to my friends, too.
July 5, 2015
After Henri is involved in an accident it is discovered that for years, he has been stealing money - a penny at a time! This is a tale about money, greed, the lengths people will go to get hold of it plus a bit of romance and kindness. It was quite intriguing and clever. Book provided by publisher and Netgalley.
December 5, 2013
I really enjoyed this book. It's easy to read and entertaining. The story happens in Paris and the action starts as soon as you start reading. Once you start the book it's hard to put it down, you want to know what happens next!!
January 25, 2014
I enjoyed this book,and found it hard to put down.
The characters reminded me of a good old fashioned detective story,with a lot of surprising villans,twists and turns.
A good read,I would recommend this book.
December 26, 2012
Adicitiva total, casi no me ha durado entre las manos!
February 26, 2013
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July 9, 2013
Si "Mapamundi" me gustó, esta novela me ha encantado!
Una novela que engancha por sus personajes, su suspense,... y por su temática tan actual. Muy recomendable!
Puntuación: 4,5/5
Una novela que engancha por sus personajes, su suspense,... y por su temática tan actual. Muy recomendable!
Puntuación: 4,5/5
January 30, 2014
Saw a preview, cant wait to read the whole thing!
May 4, 2014
Me gustó mucho, una historia que podría ser real.
August 16, 2014
Muy entretenida, mantiene la intensidad de la intriga hasta el final, tiene un fino humor negro y se lee con fluidez. La traducción del francés que he leído en algunos pasajes era flojita.
August 7, 2023
The Penny Thief
By Christophe Paul
April 21, 2015
After being in an accident that lands him in a coma, his deception comes to light. He’s been transferring money little by little, cent by cent, over the past twenty years into separate accounts. Now Pierre-Gabriel is on the hunt to find the accounts and claim the money for himself.
I really enjoyed this book, normally I’m not a mystery or thriller fan but this book kept me interested and wanting to keep reading it. I enjoyed the twists and turns.
Thanks to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing for the advanced readers edition in exchange for an honest review.
By Christophe Paul
April 21, 2015
After being in an accident that lands him in a coma, his deception comes to light. He’s been transferring money little by little, cent by cent, over the past twenty years into separate accounts. Now Pierre-Gabriel is on the hunt to find the accounts and claim the money for himself.
I really enjoyed this book, normally I’m not a mystery or thriller fan but this book kept me interested and wanting to keep reading it. I enjoyed the twists and turns.
Thanks to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing for the advanced readers edition in exchange for an honest review.
July 18, 2017
Una historia que engancha desde el primer momento. El principio de la historia es muy natural, algo creado desde la fatal casualidad de un accidente del destino, el cual desencadena todo un laberinto de pasiones, buenas y malas. Se ve la naturaleza humana de cada personaje, el cual saca lo peor de su instinto avaricioso y codicioso. El final de la trama termina donde debe, aunque continúa con el después, este después es más predecible.
April 10, 2018
Genial!
Lo he leído en cuatro sentadas vertiginosas. Si anda buscando una historia que lo haga soñar despierto en el trabajo y ansie retomar la lectura, pues este es el libro que necesita.
Lo he leído en cuatro sentadas vertiginosas. Si anda buscando una historia que lo haga soñar despierto en el trabajo y ansie retomar la lectura, pues este es el libro que necesita.
May 19, 2018
Haletant!
Bonne intrigue....de rebondissements en rebondissement...cela incite a lire les autres livres du meme auteur...facile a lire...bien ecrit..personnages assez deroutants..a lire..
Bonne intrigue....de rebondissements en rebondissement...cela incite a lire les autres livres du meme auteur...facile a lire...bien ecrit..personnages assez deroutants..a lire..
April 5, 2021
Al menos es una trama con bastante imaginación. Refresca el tema sin tantos balazos y muertos, típicos en cualquier novela policíaca.
January 6, 2023
Fantástico. Un libro muy diferente que me sorprendió desde el primer momento. La misma historia contada desde diferentes puntos de vista. Con una investigación llena de acción. Muy recomendable.
April 9, 2023
El mejor thriller financiero que he leído. Me lo eché en dos días de que no lo pude soltar. Me dieron ganas de haber estudiado algo de Informática para robar un banco.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 23, 2024
Amb diferent Ms girs entreté i és ràpid de llegir
February 29, 2016
Sólo con leer el resumen pensé: ¿cómo es posible que alguien se haga millonario robando céntimos? Me picó el gusanillo de la curiosidad... ¡Y menuda sorpresa me he llevado! ¡Vaya estafa! El protagonista parecía tonto cuando lo compramos, pero resultó ser un inteligente lobo con piel de cordero. ¡Pedazo de final! Está muy bien trabajado y, lo gracioso, es que podría darse en la realidad perfectamente.
Aquí veremos la codicia en estado puro. Cómo la gente es capaz de matarse, literalmente, ante el jugoso sueño de convertirse en millonarios. Personas que primero te quieren encerrar por robar tal cantidad de dinero y luego prefieren "ayudarte" a cambio de un generoso pellizco. Es increíble lo rastreros que llegamos a ser...
El escritor tiene un estilo fresco, ágil, dinámico... Enlaza las escenas con fluidez, lo cual hace que la lectura sea rápida; me he sentido cómoda leyendo y las páginas volaban. Cuenta con buenas descripciones (y notas al margén que nos explican puntos relevantes, tanto geográficos como arquitectónicos) Los diálogos están bien trabajados: los personajes se expresan como lo haría una persona de verdad.
Hay un detalle que tal vez no ha desgranado el autor y puede resultar un problema para ciertos lectores: el lenguaje técnico. Me refiero a los conceptos relacionados con la informática. Yo no me he perdido en ningún momento de la lectura (para algo tengo Programación en la carrera, como odio esa asignatura...), pero para personas ajenas al mundillo de los informáticos algunos términos les puede sonar a chino, y el problema es que el autor recurre mucho a ellos, sobretodo en el principio. Habría que procurar reducir el número de tecnicismos, o buscarles un sinónimo adecuado.
El libro me ha parecido muy entretenido, con una trama que, al principio puede parecer previsible, pero después no deja de llevarte sorpresas. El autor ha mezclado hábilmente dosis de intriga y acción con pinceladas de romance en esta inesperada novela; vale la pena perderse en sus páginas.
Saludos ;)
RESEÑA: http://nuemiel-mundos.blogspot.com/20...
Aquí veremos la codicia en estado puro. Cómo la gente es capaz de matarse, literalmente, ante el jugoso sueño de convertirse en millonarios. Personas que primero te quieren encerrar por robar tal cantidad de dinero y luego prefieren "ayudarte" a cambio de un generoso pellizco. Es increíble lo rastreros que llegamos a ser...
El escritor tiene un estilo fresco, ágil, dinámico... Enlaza las escenas con fluidez, lo cual hace que la lectura sea rápida; me he sentido cómoda leyendo y las páginas volaban. Cuenta con buenas descripciones (y notas al margén que nos explican puntos relevantes, tanto geográficos como arquitectónicos) Los diálogos están bien trabajados: los personajes se expresan como lo haría una persona de verdad.
Hay un detalle que tal vez no ha desgranado el autor y puede resultar un problema para ciertos lectores: el lenguaje técnico. Me refiero a los conceptos relacionados con la informática. Yo no me he perdido en ningún momento de la lectura (para algo tengo Programación en la carrera, como odio esa asignatura...), pero para personas ajenas al mundillo de los informáticos algunos términos les puede sonar a chino, y el problema es que el autor recurre mucho a ellos, sobretodo en el principio. Habría que procurar reducir el número de tecnicismos, o buscarles un sinónimo adecuado.
El libro me ha parecido muy entretenido, con una trama que, al principio puede parecer previsible, pero después no deja de llevarte sorpresas. El autor ha mezclado hábilmente dosis de intriga y acción con pinceladas de romance en esta inesperada novela; vale la pena perderse en sus páginas.
Saludos ;)
RESEÑA: http://nuemiel-mundos.blogspot.com/20...
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