These books are nothing like the movies. Nothing at all. The stories aren't even remotely connected, not in the location, the plot and even the characters are different, except of course Jason Bourne. As you progress along the Bourne series the books and movies get even more disconnected.
I read all three Bourne novels in a row and as can be expected, the first one was just mind-blowing. Also, the books offered something that was a major lack from the movies. An antagonist. The yang. Somebody equal, but opposite. Somebody with the skills equal and arguably better than Jason Bourne's, and the ability to take him down. The Jackal. Things get really tense with them by the third book. The war between them spans three books and the entire globe. The fight is also a mental one, a lot of strategic thinking and planning, analysis of weak points etc.
This series is definitely Ludlums best work. I loved all of them, they gave me the kind of goosebumps that only riding a supersport does, or that song that comes on the car radio and makes you engage warp drive. Also, Jason Bourne reminded me of Jack Bauer. The desperate man who has to constantly resort to desperate measures. In a dual between them I think I'd have to lean towards Jason Bourne. Sorry Jack.
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