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Summary: A Great Story
Review: Since some of the reader reviews seem to be panning this book, I wanted to add my two cents. I found it very good reading with an excellent message. One that many do not want to hear. Of course, Leon Uris has for thirty years been my favorite writer.I definitely enjoyed this book, and believe it has an important message.
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Summary: NOTHING SPECTACULAR BUT GOOD READING
Review: I have read all of LU's books and enjoyed this one. This is not one of his best but I feel it was worth the time. Quinn Patrick O'Connell is once again an admirable lead character. The two themes of LU's life experience come through loud and clear: being an ex-Marine with combat experience and having a Jewish heritage. Was surprised to read all the negative comments by other reviewers. This one was a good but not a great book.
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Summary: Shooter
Review: Very disappointing. The book turned ridiculously political about halfway through and insultingly oversimplified some of the most complex issues of the last decade.
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Summary: Bad writing
Review: I was extremely disappointed in this book. Being a big fan of Leon Uris, I expected much more. The characters were so stereotypical, I laughed in disgust. The simplifications of complicated political ideas were equally annonying. No more Leon Uris for me.
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Summary: Worst novel I've read in years
Review: Like others who have reviewed this book, I expected much more from Mr. Uris, and I'm terribly disappointed that any editor could even find the nerve to publish such a work! I have read dozens of books like this, and I must unfortunately admit that this is the worst one I've ever read. Not only is the plot of the book lame and boring, but his usage of the English language is an embarrassment. I have told all my friends to avoid reading this book. Amazon won't allow me to rate this book with less than 1 star, but if I could, I'd give it a minus!
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Summary: Did Leon Uris Really Write this Book?
Review: Unfortunately, I was gravely disappointed by this book. I have read just about all of Leon Uris' fiction and looked forward to another fascinating piece of good historical fiction. Instead what A God In Ruins delivers is one-dimensional stereotypical characters, predictable events, and easy solutions. I didn't believe the plot or any of the characters. Worse, it was boring!
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Summary: TAKE IT OFF THE SHELVES - LET HIM SAVE SOME FACE
Review: I also thought that maybe my tastes had become more sophisticated since reading Exodus and Mr. Uris's other works, which I loved. I'm relieved to see I'm not alone in thinking that this book is really bad. The writing is especially poor. The publishers should really take it off the shelves and let us remember Leon Uris for Exodus, Trinity and his other fine works.
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Summary: A Major Disappointment
Review: The worst thing about reading Leon Uris's "A God in Ruins" is that an astute reader knows that Uris is capable much better work. Just read "Exodus" and the trash that Uris serves up is especially bitter! It almost seems that the writer is tired with no new ideas, but he should not take that out on his readers.
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Summary: Saving Slick Willy
Review: I've been an admirer of Uris from the time I read Battle Cry while I was in the Marines. This latest book is a far cry from Battle Cry. I'm about half-way through and just got to the part where he begins praising the "slickster" and doing a job on the NRA -- and I mean a one-sided trashing of the organization. All Democrats are good and all Republicans are bad. Leon, my erstwhile friend, you've lost me. Your mind has opened up so much that your brain has fallen out. I'll finish this one, for the purpose of discipline only, then you and I are through. Wish I'd have read the reviews before spending my money on the hardcover version.
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Summary: THE BOOK WAS RUINED NOT THE GOD.
Review: THE FIRST TWO THIRDS OF THIS BOOK DEALING MAINLY WITH POLITICAL MACHINATIONS WAS WELL DONE AND CAREFULLY MANIPULATED. THE LAST THIRD DEALT LARGELY WITH POLEMICS AND LITTLE INFORMATIN. THE END WAS BROADCAST FRON ABOUT PAGE 300.IT IS NOT UP TO HIS USUAL STANDARD.
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