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Summary: A fun read
Review: "Plum Island" is probably my favorite detective novel of all time. No surprise here: DeMille is my favorite author, and in Plum Island he does not let us down. DeMille has two general modes for his writing: deadly serious (e.g. "The Charm School"; "Word of Honor") and somewhat humorous (e.g. "The General's Daughter" "The Gold Coast"). Plum Island falls into the latter catagory, which is not to say that it does not have its serious moments. I am saying that it is absolutely hilarious at times, even if it is a murder mystery.The plot is simple enough (no spoilers here). Detective John Corey is recovering from a gunshot wound in a rustic part of Long Island. Two of his friends are murdered, and the local law enforcement officer asks for Corey's help. The two victims worked at a top-secret Federal germ warfare facility, so things quickly get very complicated. More would be telling, but I guarantee that the ending is unpredictable and does not disappoint. The story moves along at a brisk but not hurried pace, never drags, and hold the reader's interest absolutely. John Corey is one of those unforgettable characters that only very talented authors (like DeMille) are capable of creating. DeMille's marvelous sense of humor is never far away despite this being a murder mystery, and this lightens things up without trivializing it. DeMille's prose is peerless, and it is hard to imagine anyone not enjoying this novel. Plum Island deserves every one of the five stars I gave it. Read it and I imagine that you will agree with me!
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Summary: Great Story but Lame Characters
Review: But the facts uncovered about what goes on at Plum Island are interesting and scary enough to make this book well worth reading. Just like John Irving has a thing for dismemberment, Demille has a thing for middle aged law enforcers who attract beautiful younger women with daddy complexes. He waters down great research and great stories by throwing in sex for the sake of sex. Maybe he's pandering to the romance novel set for cross-over sales.
The story is very interesting and compelling however. Not just for the Plum Island "exposee", but also for his traetment of "what may be" concerning pirate hunter Captain Kidd's treasure.
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Summary: keeps you guessing!
Review: I have attempted to read this book on many occassions but somehow I have never been able to get past a certain point with all of the details. But Nelson DeMille is my absolute favorite author and I knew that if I just kept holding on the pay off would be big. This book is true to form. It is slow to develop both in terms of the plot and the characters. But once this book takes hold (like all of DeMille's for me) you cannot put it down. The last 200 pages are suspenseful and funny. I should say the entire book is funny even though about death as seen through the eyes of Det. Corey. Why 5 stars if I had to struggle through the first half of the book? Well, DeMille has huge payoffs and this one did not disappoint. All of the details mean something and add to the ultimate enjoyment. I have never been disappointed in DeMille book. So if you like books that slowly place the dots and then connects them (through a sarcastic NYPD detective)this book is for you.
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Summary: I liked Corey !!
Review: I know a lot of people found John Corey to be a little too much to handle, but I thought he was well-rounded and humerous.
The one thing I did find unbelievable was that in spite of all the things Corey did to Tobin, he managed to live. I am glad Corey did not kill him and that Tobin will get to face justice but come on !!! I can "suspend my belief" as much as the next person but some things are just a little out there.
All in all it was a good book with a decent plot.
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Summary: Corey makes you laugh out loud and roll your eyes!
Review: I read Lion's Game first, so my introduction to John Corey was a little out of order. My first DeMille book was Charm School and I fell in love with his work then. Lion's Game was better than Plum Island for Corey's quirky, eccentric characteristics, but he's such an interesting guy, you have to love him. The action is good. This book is a little predictable, but fun anyway. After these two Corey books, I do wonder how he ends up with the women, though.......Excellent author. I would always recommend Nelson DeMille.
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Summary: Enjoyed it lots!
Review: Mister DeMille crafts a wonderful 1st-person mystery surrounding
an NYPD detective on . . . strategic leave. He shares his view, the tale, as the murder mystery draws links to the dangerous
research center Plum Island (the real life place where the world's most lethal viruses, bacteria, and whatever are kept--a few miles off Orient Point, Long Island New York---standing up
to the elements of the sea. Thank God the latest hurricanes haven't been a factor. Can you imagine managers facing a power outtage used duct tape as a sealant? And that's a reality...But let's get back to fiction.) Mister DeMille's detective is witty, enjoyable, sarcastic, and lucky. He does dabble in a romantic type ordeal. But it's more a comical read when the man shares
"then we did it."
Fun book.
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Summary: Probably the most fun novel ever.
Review: People keep complaining, that DeMille lost his gift after writing The Gold Coast. That is certainly not true. Plum Island is probably the least "important" book he wrote, but it's a pleasure to read. It's a very nicely crafted tongue-in-cheek thriller that makes you laugh your head off. The witty dialogue is simply stunning if you don't expect literature. And you get a 100-page finale that's really dark and satisfying on top of that. If you are a female reader I'd consider Plum Island a *** (3 stars out of five) book, because it's a book full of men's humor and male characters. - Although, surprisingly, my girlfriend seemed to enjoy reading it as much as I did.
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Summary: keeps you guessing!
Review: This is my first book by Nelson DeMille and what a pleasant surprise it was. This is one of the best examples of great mistery novels. It has everything: great suspense, good character development, main character NYC detective John Corey is very likable and could be easily identified with, a lot of humor, etc. It's also quite informative on the some subjects that are related to the plot. If anything, I was a little surprised to read some other reviews saying that the first part of the book was a little boring and the last two pages is where the most action takes place. I actually found first part to be the most suspenful and thought that whole sea adventures didn't need to be covered in so many pages. Still, great mistery novel that is highly recommended to all mistery fans. I am looking forward to other books by this writer.
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Summary: The Real Deal
Review: This was a great read, I mean just wow. I could literally not put it down, causing my friends to inquire just how good this book really was. I had my friends read it and they said it was a great book and had a great main character (John Corey). As an aspiring writer, I'm usually skeptical of the books I read and the authors I choose. I originally thought this book was going to be about Plum Island and a mystery having to do with biological scientific fact. What I later discovered was there was more to this book than just that. A great murder mystery, lovable and hatable characters, non-stop action, and a nearly perfect beginning, middle, and end. Nelson Demille is truly a spectacular author.
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Summary: Entertaining read
Review: This was a very entertaining read. Admittedly, the first half of the book was slow and kind of dragged along, but the second half was really good and the last 100 pages or so was great. The main character and narrator, Detective John Corey, was a great character. I thoroughly enjoyed his wit and found him to be a very likeable and humanistic character. The other main characters in the book were also likeable (except the villain(s), of course). Corey is drawn into a homicide case while taking time off from the NYPD after having been shot in the line of duty. Initially deciding to lend a hand as a favor to a friend and because he was an acquaitance of the victims--two scientists from the biological research facility Plum Island--the investigation soon becomes personal as he's drawn deeper into the investigation. As this is my first Nelson DeMille novel, I don't know if this book is characteristic of his other novels, but if this book is indicative of his other works, I'm looking forward to reading them. For an entertaining (boat)ride on the high seas, I definitely recommend this book.
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