Instruct: Classify a given review as either positive or negative.
Query: Not quite the real Ludlum

While this book was entertaining, using Ludlum's name to sell it does not do Ludlum justice.The storyline and political backpedaling are well developed. However, the author does not do a very good job of keeping the reader in suspense. I believe an eight grader could correctly guess what is going to happen next.I believe Jon Smith's character is a real stretch. The combination of being a top level biological scientist and a James Bond type agent doesn't make sense. The first story he was introduced in was believable. This one is not.The author spends way to much time trying to weave suspense into catching a slow moving ship. I cannot believe any government would allow that ship to get very far without being blown out of the water.The sub story regarding Castilla's father really didn't work in this book.Since the ending of this book was telegraphed so early in the novel, there was very little suspense left for the conclusion.