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Summary: Almost typical Baldacci...
Review: Not his best, but still a good, fast read. He manages to keep the suspense going, and tell a typical tale of greed and political corruption we've all come to know and despise! If you'd like a treat, read his "Wish You Well" a departure from his usual genre, and one of my favorite books. Next...?
Looking foward...
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Summary: Very disappointing
Review: I had previously read, and reviewed, Baldacci's "Absolute Power" and found it mediocre - my biggest complaint being the almost unbelievable premise for the plot. However, I decided to give Baldacci another chance and picked up "Saving Faith". Sadly, I was disappointed once again. This time, however, more so.It's not altogether clear who is supposed to be the hero of "Saving Faith". Lee Adams, the private eye inadvertently caught up in a turf war between the CIA and FBI; Danny Buchanan, the political lobbyist who has turned to corruption and bribery for a noble purpose; or Faith Lockhart, Buchanan's glamorous colleague. Or is it even Brooke Reynolds, the FBI agent who has been working with Lockhart? One of the book's major problems is that the reader is left wondering who the hero is - given that many of the characters are not developed fully. Another major crticism which I have of the book is something that I do not normally look at in popular fiction - the quality of the writing. The book contained a number of clear contradictions (i.e. a character who was said to have 3 children but then referred to "both" her children in conversations with others). Admittedly, this can be considered nitpicking but an author should take sufficient care to ensure that the story is consistent throughout. It's things such as this, combined with the book's very one dimensional plot, which caused me to think that the author had churned this book out relatively quickly. The quality of the story and the writing suffers as a result. All in all, a disappointing book.
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Summary: Another unputdownable Baldacci !
Review: This is an extremely exciting spy thriller with the main difference being that the baddies are part of the CIA who have gone over the edge and are running amok.It has violence,mystery,romance and action galore.Again,a Baldacci story which would make a terrific movie or mini series.
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Summary: Have Faith, It's Still Pretty Good
Review: After reading 'Total Control', 'The Winner' and 'The Simple Truth' I found a new favourite author. I read the reviews for 'Saving Faith' and decided not to read it.. for a long time. I disagree with the poor reviews. Baldacci was bound to have a 'flop' because he set the bar so high with his previous books. Compared to most authors, 'Saving Faith' is still an exceptional read from an exceptional author.
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Summary: A disappointment for a Baldacci
Review: This book didn't hold my attention as strongly as the other Baldacci books I've read. Somewhat of a disappointment. The book takes off in the beginning with a good storyline and a character I like, but later she behaves inconsistently with her character description, as do many others. This left me constantly wondering who they were and what their purpose was. The book ends neatly enough, but not without some effort on my part to reach the last page.
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Summary: Not as Strong as Other Baldacci Novels
Review: "Saving Faith" can be described in one word--predictable. This book seemed to go on forever with relatively no excitement. After getting off to a quick start, Baldacci lets the rest of the book stumble over what is supposed to be suspense. When something did happen, you already guessed it about fifty pages ago. Reading it becomes more like a job instead of enjoyment. I was very dissapointed with the book, especially after reading "Absolute Power" and "The Winner". I suggest reading those before you try this one. They are much more surprising and entertaining. Just a hint--read the first fifty pages. Then skip to about page 350 for the suspense to pick back up again. You will not miss anything and the book will be more enjoyable.
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Summary: Fun read
Review: Though it does have some corny love scenes ~~ it is a gripping mystery read as well as a jab into the lobbying's lifestyle. I do know that though I love visiting Washington D.C., I have no desire to live there!! Faith is a lobbyist whom Lee is sent out to investigate and to protect. Little do they both know how fast and how murky the web ensares both of them ~~ Faith's boss is being blackmailed by a prominent figure in the government. There are the expected twists and turns ~~ but none so breathstopping shocking! It is a fast read and entertaining enough that you can't put the book down right away. It's definitely a book to read on a long plane flight ~~ it'll keep your mind on the book. Baldacci doesn't disappoint ~~ as usual.
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Summary: Baldacci Delivers
Review: Had read "The Winner" and I admired Baldacci's characters and the way he rounded them out. "The Winner" took some time to get to it's twists which is also true in "Saving Faith." This time, however, you can see how the author has grown into his genre. There are a couple of good twists but you can get a fair sense of where the story is going but it is not disappointing because the plot is very satisfying. Highly recommend this for addictive story telling and a book you are almost sorry when you get to the (more or less) happy ending.
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Summary: Starts Slow, Stays there a While and Ends Hot
Review: I have read all of David Baldacci's other novels with the exception of TOTAL CONTROL and must admit that I had some trouble getting into this one. I also had trouble staying with it and had to force myself to do so. Initially I did not think much of the story line or the characters and wondered when the author would get to the point. Additionally, I did not like Danny Buchanan much or Faith Lockhart, either. I felt sorry for the PI, Lee Adams because he just seemed to be some poor sucker drawn into the various plots by Buchanan, Lockhart, Robert Thornhill (the evil CIA operative) and even the FBI. Somewhere along the way, however, the story line just started to heat up and I really began to like, respect and admire the resourcefulness of Lee Adams. Faith started to come into her own as well. Much later, the true character and mettle of Danny Buchanan comes through, too and I found that I liked him much more by mid-book. By book's end, he had become more heroic and I realized he was truly a principled person. The book was somewhat formulaic, but it did combine the best of police procedurals, techno-thrillers, spy novels and murder mysteries. Robert Thornhill, the CIA ADDO (assistant Deputy Director of Operations) was a thoroughly despicable character and while some reviewers here thought him too one-dimensional, I must say that I thought he was well-drawn. As a career CIA spy, he had lost sight of the fact that he worked for the U.S. Government and the the government is supposed to be working to protect ALL Americans. Thornhill felt he operated from a sacrosanct position and therefore, the normal rules did not apply to him or the CIA. In that regard, and after all of the truly evil actions he unleashes, he was a well drawn picture of a zealot run amok. I would have to say that David Baldacci has for me, established a very noticeable pattern in the way he constructs his plotlines. It is my impression that he starts his books slowly, describes the situation, fleshes out his characters and then moves the story along at an ever increasing pace. He has shown considerable skill in building the level of tension while increasing his pacing toward the final denouement. He has shown this facility with all of his novels and yet, I would have to say he did it best with his first novel, ABSOLUTE POWER. This is one of those books that a reader can pick up and put down. It is also one of those books that are best suited for someone snowed in with no place to go, the cable is out and the reader has few other choices. Don't get me wrong, by book's end, I realized I liked the overall package. It just took a while for that level of appreciation to be realized. If you pick up this book, stick with it. By book's end, you won't regret it and you'll realize that David Baldacci has had you rooting for Lee Adams, Faith Lockhart and Danny Buchanan for the last 3/4 of the novel.
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Summary: GOOD, but not one of his best.
Review: The story, the characters and the tension were first class but I have to say, having now read all David Baldacci's book's, it's not one of his best. As I read on I could vaguely see a film script emerging although there is nothing wrong with that. Again I found it difficult and slow to get into the story, maybe it's me but whilst reading I could easily put the book down as opposed to being forced to. However as with all his stories there comes a point when the story really takes off at a pace. I thought I could predict the ending however I was wrong, this time. Would I bye his next book when published?, yes I would.
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