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Summary: GREAT POLITICAL THRILLER
Review: Received this book from a great couple I met on Martha's Vineyard - we did a book swap- I got the better deal. Enjoyed the story and chararters. I am looking for the movie version!!!Gave the book to my father -- waiting his opinion--he's tough!!!
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Summary: Good air travel time filler
Review: I generally enjoyed the idea of SOMEone taking action to get our elected "Representatives" off the dime & finally starting to do something about the budget and the fact that they're really owned by the lobbyist crowd, but... I can't condone murder for any reason. The way things are going, Demos wanting to spend the surplus vs. paying down the National Debt and The GOP wanting to cut taxes so there won't BE a surplus, maybe we (taxpayers) could argue that it's self-defense and I COULD condone that. The one thing I noticed that distracted from the story for me was the cutting of the "u joint" next to the propeller of the Greenpeace ship. As someone who's worked on ships of all flavors for over 30 years, that's a first for me. Propellers are usually fitted to a tapered area at the end of the shaft & held on with a nut. The only universal joints would be inside the ship if it were a Vee Drive configuration and that is not usually done on craft of the size described. Other than that, it was a pretty good read for passing time in the airport.
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Summary: Best I've read since DeMille's Charm School
Review: Couldn't put it down. The only books that I can recall topping this is Charm School and perhaps a couple of Dean Koontz's early works such as Watchers and Strangers. Terrific-can't wait for his next.
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Summary: Excellent insight into Washington politics, the CIA, FBI.
Review: An in-the-mind look at a SEAL operators endeavors to uphold the constitution. A thrilling premise - term limits on congressman; one way or another. You'll enjoy this book to the end and think about what if.
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Summary: Nonstop Reading!
Review: Excellent political thriller. Stayed up into the early morning hours as I could not put it down. Very Clancy-like although has his own style. Can't wait to read the next one from Vince!
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Summary: Great Tom Clancy-like action book
Review: I had not read something this good since the early Tom Clancy days
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Summary: Fast paced! Explosive!
Review: I haven't finished yet, but haven't been able to put it down either. Flynn definately provides an insiders view of Washington Politics with an interesting "what if.." scenario. Flynn keeps the action going while painting a detailed picture of what goes on the the back offices of the White House. A very satisfying read...
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Summary: Excellent Book, Dealing with Honor in a nation with none.
Review: In a nation that was created by men with honor and valor we now find ourselves without much of either. Mr. Vince Flynn writes a story that any true American Patriot will enjoy. Reading about an honorable man in a job of public service actually serving his nation with care and honor. Michael O'Rourke is an man of true Honor and Valor and has served his Country in Battle. Little did he know that the real battle was yet to come. American's who love their country will enjoy this book as the outcome has twists and turns but in a world where the bad guys win, it is refreshing to see Good Triumph over Evil. Righteousness succeed over self interests. I would rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. Recommended reading for anyone with any Patriotic or Political interests what-so-ever. Wonderful Book. Way to go Mr. Vince Flynn for your masterpiece.
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Summary: Excellent Political Thriller
Review: I couldn't put this book down. I also loved the plot of corrupt politicians paying for being so self-serving, i.e. The "Honorable" Edward Kennedy. I also liked O'Rourke's typical never-give-up Irish attitude.
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Summary: Strictly Limited
Review: Mr Flynn manages to put together a thriller which doesn't quite cure insomnia, but neither is it something worth staying up late for "just one more chapter." There was a fair amount of good action -- and the action was pretty well portrayed. If I was rating it on that element alone, it'd be worth 4 or 5 stars. Generally, though, I like more in a novel: things like characters with depth... images that spring to life in my imagination... a chance to cheer for the hero and boo-hiss the bad guy. Mr. Flynn writes like he wants to be the next Clancy. If you like Clancy, read Clancy -- don't read Flynn. Richard Marcinko apparently offered some technical expertise. If you like Marcinko, read Marcinko (or his ghosts). If you like Flynn, well, good for you and better for him -- that way, someone will pay non-used prices for his novels. Do me a favor, though: sell your books to a used bookstore, because that's the only place I'll buy the sequel.
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