Series ✦ Penny’s Take
Split Second
David Baldacci · 2003
70/100
👍 Worth It
Split Second is a competent commercial thriller that delivers what genre fans want: fast pacing, a charged duo, and enough twists to keep pages turning. The characterization is thin enough that Kirkus had a point, and it runs longer than it needs to, but King and Maxwell are a genuinely enjoyable team. A solid pick for thriller readers who don't demand literary depth.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety65
Substance / usefulness62
Craft & writing68
Originality60
Evidence & accuracy75
Hype vs delivers68
Age-fit72
👁 Human-eye gut-check70
Penny’s verdict70
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