Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Sanction

By: Eric Van Lustbader

Narrated by: Jeremy Davidson

Length: 16 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

Jason Bourne returns to Georgetown University and the mild world of his alter ego, David Webb, hoping for normalcy. But after so many adrenaline-soaked years of risking his life, Bourne finds himself chafing under the quiet life of a linguistics professor.

Aware of his frustrations, his academic mentor, Professor Specter, asks for help investigating the murder of a former student by a previously unknown Muslim extremist sect. The young man died carrying information about the group's terrorist activities, including an immediate plan to attack the United States. The organization, the Black Legion, and its lethal plot have also popped up on the radar of Central Intelligence, where new director Veronica Hart is struggling to assert her authority. Sensing an opportunity to take control of CI by showing Hart's incompetence, National Security Agency operatives plan to accomplish what CI never could - hunt down and kill Bourne.

In Europe, Bourne's investigation into the Black Legion turns into one of the deadliest and most tangled operations of his double life - the pursuit of the leader of a murderous terrorist group with roots in the darkest days of World War II - all while an assassin as brilliant and damaged as himself is getting closer by the minute....

©2008 Myn Pyn, LLC (P)2008 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"Don't ever begin a Ludlum novel if you have to go to work the next day." (Chicago Sun Times)

A let down from the spirit of the legacy

Bourne is positioned to become a legacy. This book does not however keep to the level of intensity, intimacy and depth of character that Bourne has become known for.

I'd hang on for the next book.

Not Ludlum

My mouth was almost watering at the prospect of a new "Bourne" adventure. Lustbader has a story that could have stood on it's own, yet he chose to ride on a successful storyline. I'm afraid for me this was a case of "Stolen" Identity.

THEY CHANGED THE CHARACTER??

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

No one who enjoyed the first four boooks

What do you think your next listen will be?

Nelson Demille Plumb Island

What didn’t you like about Jeremy Davidson’s performance?

Not my Favorite

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

It was a good book, It just wasn't Jason Bourne

Any additional comments?

They butchered this Character and his backstory.In the first four books Jason couldn't speak Russian... Now he is fluent. After the Bourne Legacy, do you think he would EVER send his kids away to Maries Mom and Dad especially after loosing their mom. IF he send them to stay for a while, it would be with Maries Brother Jon.At the end of the Bourne Legacy Jason was ???54 ish??? and feeling his age. How did he get younger?The first four books used "CIA"... why the change to "CI" ?JUMPED THE SHARK

Suffering my way through.

This book is horrible. So many weird and confusing names. I can't remember who's who from when I drive in to coming home. There's hardly a plot. Just random stuff to fill the book to a hopefully interesting ending. But so far, it really stinks.

below average for this series

... the whole book is much more confusing to hear than the other ones. I do not recommend it.

the bourne saction

if i were ludlum, i would be ashamed to have my name associated with this imitation, cliche ridden story line. at times like this i wish i could get my money back.

Awful

I've been an Audible subscriber for almost 8 years and I swear this is the worst audio book I've ever listened to.

Boring writing style, characters that are hard to care about, and a story line that's...well...a "long" stretch.

Sorry, Robert Ludlum, but this is not the kind of tripe you would have lent your name to had you still been alive.

Disappointing

I have been a huge Robert Ludlum fan for many years. I found this book to be somewhat difficult to follow. The writer spent far to much time attempting to communicate his left of center views. I read fiction to be entertained not indoctrinated.

What was the plot again?

OMG - are you kidding me? The first of the new trilogy - Amazing. The 2nd - so so. Does this guy write screen plays because the 3rd book in the series - BLOWS! I had no idea what the real plot of the book was. All in all I think the story was too big for the author.

The 'f' word

Would you try another book from Eric Van Lustbader and/or Jeremy Davidson?

Really? Eric must love the 'f' word so much he feels like he had to use it about every 10 minutes in his story. Literally had to stop listening to this one...if you're offended by this four letter word don't purchase this one!!!

Would you be willing to try another book from Eric Van Lustbader? Why or why not?

Not if he continues to use profanity

What didn’t you like about Jeremy Davidson’s performance?

Not a good mix of character and voices

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

disappointment