Fist of God

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Summary: GOOD !
Review: THis is pure Forsyth! Well written, fast-paced (without forgetting the details), balanced characters (but, as always, with very little depth) The idea of writing a history based aorund the Gulf War is fantastic and oportunistic. Well done!

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Summary: A great thriller with detail second to none
Review: Highly recomended. I put along side Andy McNab's Bravo Two Zero in it's immense detail and gripping story line, which is coincidental as they are both about the same war. One of FF's better books If you ride the slow bits - it's a story you won't forget. A casette tape was an excellent way to listen to this.

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Summary: This is really EXCELLENT,Frederick, well done
Review: I have never read any of Forsyth's books before but this book encouraged me to go and search for more of his books.well done Monseiour Forsyth. You are now in my 'Best Authors' List.

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Summary: Needs a little editing
Review: It has been said that Micheal Chricton invented the "techno thriller" with The Andromeda Strain but I would give FF the credit for Day of the Jackal. Of course Clancy gets the credit and it seems FF took him on head first with this novel. While it isn't bad and I enjoyed it for the most part, it does suffer from "Clancyitis". That is some parts are overlong and get bogged down with too much detail especially the beginning with the story of Gerald Bull. If you can make it past that, if speeds along much better.

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Summary: Captivating
Review: This was tremendous. I really enjoy books of this nature and written with the suberb ability of an author such as Frederick Forsyth just adds to the treat. I was sorry when it was over.

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Summary: Brilliant, super hero action and mix of storylines enthralls
Review: Another wonderful story. The super hero who thwarts the Iragis in Kuwait then enters Baghdad to spy and then the destruction of the 'Fist' itself - what a guy. The politics behind it all, the search for information the revelation of who the Iraqi turncoat is, - all excellently portrayed.

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Summary: FORSYTH AT HIS BEST
Review: Imaginary but possible lok to the war.Interesting developments,beatiful characterization,non-stop action...I started to read the book in the morning and when it was night i have just finished it.

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Summary: EXCELLENT
Review: KEEPS YOU AT THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT THROUGH OUT THE WHOLE STORY. HE KEEPS UP HIS HIGH STANDARDS OF MASTERFUL, SUSPENSEFUL STORYTELLING. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE INTO ESPIONAGE AND WAR STORIES.

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Summary: Excellent though not better than 'jackal'!
Review: This is yet another fantastic research work from Forsyth. I've read his 'Day of the Jackal','The Odessa File','Icon' & 'The Dogs of War'. I rate this book on the second spot just behind the Jackal & way ahead of the other two.

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Summary: This book is fascinating, from start to finish.
Review: I have just finished listening to "The Fist of God" on casette, and found myself driving too fast during the especially exciting sections -- it's that good. For anyone who loves history and fiction intertwined, this book is a perfect read. One can't help wondering how much truth there is to this book - not the obvious truth, but the "inside stuff" -- like the sectrion about Margaret Thatcher coming to talk to President Bush. Was she the one who kept talking tough, convincing Bush that the US had to stop Saddam and go into Kuwait? Was our President as wishy-washy as this segment suggests? It would be wonderul to know just how close to the truth all these inside incident really are. I found myself intrigued with Forsythe himself - wondering if he had been in the Secret Service, or is just the best researcher ever. You find yourself pulling for Martin, marveling at his quick wits, and the way he managed to elude capture. Then you start thinking like a spy yourself..."who's in that car behind me?" Is anyone following me? You can have a great time with this book - and learn a few things about survelillance, spying and the like. Impossible not to have a really great time with the book (or, in my case, tape). Just the best!