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Summary: Pretty good novel
Review: I enjoyed reading the generals daughter. The ending was good.
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Summary: An easy, take-to-the-beach book
Review: First of all, I didn't see the movie, so my impression of the book isn't colored by comparisons to it. This was the first Demille book I read. I enjoyed it, though I thought the plot was way too contrived: the title character is the poster child for "today's army" but in reality she is a rape-victim-turned-deviant-sex-addict who manages to ensnare most of her father's subordinates, all in an effort to get back at Dad for covering up the crime against her. It seemed a little too made-for-Hollywood to me, but hey... This is a book for the beach or for when you're home with a bad cold. Easy to read and more or less entertaining.If you really want to see Demille's talent displayed, read "The Charm School". Now THAT'S a book that should be made into a movie. I read this after "The General's Daughter" and it is head and shoulders above.
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Summary: Read the book, but skip the movie.
Review: First of all, this is an excellent book, one for its plot, but more importantly in it's dialogue. All of the main characters, and especially the shadier characters are written well. When you read a conversation between two major characters, especially those that are opposed to each other, you get a feeling of two boxers sparring, or two dancers, each responding perfectly to the moves of the other. Also, the ending and premise are not predictable, but are still plausable. Worth the read.
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Summary: This is Just a Fabulous Read
Review: Entertaining. Intriguing. Thrilling. This is a perfect example of modern pop fiction at its very best. I have to confess that I haven't seen the movie... but after reading the book, I have absolutely no desire to watch someone else's version of this marvelous bit of storytelling. I found myself positively aching to read faster and find out what was happening (which is in a way a bad thing, because sometimes I had to go back and reread parts I'd read in haste), but I'll tell you what... I am the most voracious reader I know, I chose this book with some trepidation, and it turned out to be a wholly fulfilling experience. Read it! See what I mean!
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Summary: Pure John Travolta!
Review: From the first chapter of this exciting investigative tale, you will recognize Paul Brenner as a cocky, confidently arrogant John Travolta, the actor who stared in the movie version of this book. We find two elite investigators for the Military's CID under time pressures to solve the rape and murder of Captain Campbell, the Base General's daughter. DeMille has dealt with the ugly issue of Rape and Murder in an analytical and informative way as he and his partner uncover new complications every hour into the investigation. Enjoy the meat of the book as much as you can, because the ending, although satisfying, might seem a little quick and simplistic to you.
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Summary: Better than the movie, but still brain candy
Review: I try not to read mysteries when I know who the murderer is, because it usually ruins the book. However, the movie version of "The General's Daughter" is different enough from the book in terms of characterization, suspense, and relationships that I enjoyed the book *after* the movie. Masterpiece Theater it ain't. But not bad for something to read on the plane.
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Summary: Generally good
Review: This was a great whodunnit mystery. Will keep you reading until the end. I didn't like it as much as some of the other DeMille books (probably because of the storyline) Very clever and the tale twists quite often.
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Summary: Where was the editor
Review: I thought the movie was excellent. I thought the audio tape was also excellent. The book needed a good editor to cut out some of the deadwood. I got bored and lost interest. I had to push myself to finish the book. I simply got bogged down in places. However, I thought the story line was excellent and made one of the best movies of the year. I'm not sure I want to read any more of the author's books, but I'd buy abridged tapes of his books anytime they are available.
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Summary: Forget the movie; book is far superior
Review: This is a griping tale of the military, power, crime and the criminal justice system all rolled up into one memorable book. The characters are ones that the author makes the reader care about right from the onset. It is a large book but it is a fast read page-turner.
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Summary: A commanding military murder mystery
Review: A murder, a mystery, a military coverup. The orderly world of a tight little Army base is turned on its head when a woman's body is found on a rifle range. This strange case involves the base commander's own daughter, a respected officer in her own right. Beneath the surface lurks scandals and secrets that destroy more than just a military career. With every twist and turn, you'll be captivated by this mystery.
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