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Summary: Not up to Baldacci's Earlier Standards
Review: This book is overblown (too much writing about each incident or item). This book is not very credible (too many 'shazam' escapes, no credibility of the villain's role in his organization...who is his boss?, why is he able to act so independently in what we all know to be first and foremost a cumbersome bureaucracy?). The hero is too 'magic'. The women are too pure-hearted. I was disappointed.
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Summary: Better at telling the story than researching the facts.
Review: Let's not get dragged into insider acronyms and alphabet agencies-at least not to the extent of dismissing a good read. I just get a little annoyed when authors fail to do their homework. The entire budget for intelligence activity in America, the goals, the appropriations and most importantly, the "big stick", are wielded by the DCI-Director of Central Intelligence, also known as the Director of the CIA-Central Intelligence Agency. GDIP, TIARA, and "Black" programs are solely the oversight and administration of the Director of the CIA. Enough acronyms. There are many, many novels that have penetrated the fog and mirrors of our federal bureaucracy. Lenin's favorite question in his analysis of politics (flawed as he was as a prognosticator of future events) was, "who is doing what to whom"? In this instance, Lenin would have been puzzled. In my experience, at least in American politics, nothing is unintended. FDR stated unequivocably-"in politics, if it happened, you can bet it wasn't by chance, it was planned that way..." I applaud the novelist that takes it upon his or herself to write a story of mendacity and corruption at the highest levels of government. The best ones do exhaustive research, the great ones combine it with an outstanding story. We got half on this one. There is hope. There may be a great novel to come. I certainly believe David is capable of providing it. Jerry Furland, Author of "Transfer-the end of the beginning"
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Summary: Yes. A winner here.
Review: Five stars. I think reviewing a novel is best achieved by comparing it to others most of us have read, so prospective readers have something to measure it against. Keeping Faith is a spellbinding novel of intrigue, it has the relentless pace and stunning power of The Triumph and the Glory, the plot twists of Grisham at his best, the vivid imagery of Cold Mountain, and the style and flavor of Tom Clancy's Executive Orders.
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Summary: A winner again for David Baldacci
Review: Once again Mr. Baldacci has brought us a thriller that one cannot put down. About Washington D.C and the Government we love to hate. A plot so intriguing, it holds you interested until the final word. Good mystery's are far too few. I hope another is in the making?
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Summary: Details and Story lost in the technology
Review: This was a decent book. He is a gifted storyteller, however Lee Adams vs. The U.S. was rather implausable. Does anyone know how Thornton found Adams' apartment before the FBI? I agree with the view that this book is very similar to the style used in Grisham's "The Steet Lawyer". I still look forward to Baldacci's next endeavors.
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Summary: Misfire
Review: Too much opinion, not enough story and character development. Certainly not up to this author's usual standards, but that's not bad.
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Summary: AN OK BOOK!
Review: I finished reading this book, but the plot was weak, and I had a difficult time getting back to it. Still it was a good book, but most likely I won't read it twice. If you want to another read a book that goes straight to your heart, read Stolen Moments by Barbara Jeanne Fisher. . .It is a beautiful story of unrequited love. . .for certain the love story of the nineties. I intended to give the book a quick read, but I got so caught up in the story that I couldn't put the book down. From the very beginning, I was fully caught up in the heart-wrenching account of Julie Hunter's battle with lupus and her growing love for Don Lipton. This love, in the face of Julie's impending death, makes for a story that covers the range of human emotions. The touches of humor are great, too, they add some nice contrast and lighten things a bit when emotions are running high. I've never read a book more deserving of being published. It has rare depth. Julie's story will remind your readers that life and love are precious and not to be taken for granted. It has had an impact on me, and for that I'm grateful. Stolen Moments is written with so much sensitivity that it made me want to cry. It is a spellbinder. What terrific writing. Barbara does have an exceptional gift! This book was edited by Lupus specialist Dr. Matt Morrow too, and has the latest information on that disease. ..A perfect gift for someone who started college late in life, fell in love too late in life, is living with any illness, or trying to understand a loved one who is. . .A gift to be cherished forever.
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Summary: GQ Reader
Review: This was an excellent read. The author kept with the caracters instead of going crazy with the CIA and espionage gee whiz stuff. Baldacci is still doing some great work. I consider this better than The Simple Truth but a short of Absolute Power. I was very pleased with this. Cant wait until his next.
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Summary: WHERE IS THE REAL DAVID BALDACCI?
Review: I find it really difficult to believe that he actualllllly wrote this book! It has the feel of being written by two completely separate writers! The first half was B O R I N G and the last half was exciting! The characters were great, fairly interesting storyline but one that's been done over and over. What happened to the writer who wrote those first two books? Those were simply amazing in every which way! Hope the next one will be back to his old style!
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Summary: Not even close to his best work.
Review: This book was a huge disappointment when compared to Baldacci's previous works. Bland characters & constant pontificating about the big bad governmnent. I admire his attempt to raise awareness for the plight of LDC's, but how about writing a readable book & subsequently donating the proceeds. This book reminds me of Grisham's Street Lawyer, more opinion than story. You would be better off rereading Absolute Power or The Winner, then plow through this sub par work.
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