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Summary: The Accidental Jem
Review: When I opened my package and found I was sent the wrong version of Red Sky at Morning I was upset. Then I decided to see what other reviewers said about it. After seeing s number of positive reviews, I begrudgingly decided I'd give it a shot. As it turns out Garrison is now one of my favorite authors. For me, Garrison has an energetic style of writing that makes the plotline of Red Sky fly along. I found the characters engrossing and easy to relate to. Garrison keeps you flipping the pages with an interesting mix of suspense and thriller action. I would compare Garrison to M. Cricton or an abridged Clancy. While Red Sky will never win any great awards, I did find it more interesting that Branford's Red Sky, which is what I originally intended to buy.
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Summary: "Some Great Characters on a Wild Ride"
Review: While a fleet of Chinese submarines invading NYC may be a far-fetched plot, it worked for me. Garrison blended some cool action scenes with memorable characters. Thumbs up on how well he fleshed them out. Mayor Rudy Mincarelli is a strong willed guy who wants to handle the crisis on his own. However, I really questioned the man's steadfast refusal to keep the military out of New York. Who the heck else is equipped to deal with an army of commandoes backed up by missiles and deck guns? Reporter Jose Chin was annoying but cool. Cared nothing about his own well-being. Just wanted to get the big story. The mayor's press person, Renata, may be an unlikeable, workaholic witch, but she definitely added to the story. Tugboat Captain Ken Hughes was the blue collar, regular guy hero of the book looking for any opportunity to hurt the Chinese invaders. His girlfriend, publisher Kate Ross, was an independent, tough woman who runs through a harrowing gauntlet of Chinese marines, Hell's Angels and street gangs all through lower Manhattan. Even the main bad guy, Admiral Tang, was interesting. Sort of a Rommel-esque warrior. Totally loyal to his men, wants the best for his country and believes this outrageous act will make him Emperor of China. Some very cool combat scenes, especially involving the crippled carrier Kennedy, whose crew continues to battle the Chinese despite the damage to their ship. Lots of boat collisions and some wicked battles in the streets of New York. I do have to take some issue with one reviewer who said the book was an insult to the firefighters and police who died on 9/11. Actually, the police in this book kept on fighting the Chinese despite horrendous loses and a disadvantage in firepower. They come off as heroes in my book. Also, this book was written prior to 9/11.
Rating:
Summary: "Some Great Characters on a Wild Ride"
Review: While a fleet of Chinese submarines invading NYC may be a far-fetched plot, it worked for me. Garrison blended some cool action scenes with memorable characters. Thumbs up on how well he fleshed them out. Mayor Rudy Mincarelli is a strong willed guy who wants to handle the crisis on his own. However, I really questioned the man's steadfast refusal to keep the military out of New York. Who the heck else is equipped to deal with an army of commandoes backed up by missiles and deck guns? Reporter Jose Chin was annoying but cool. Cared nothing about his own well-being. Just wanted to get the big story. The mayor's press person, Renata, may be an unlikeable, workaholic witch, but she definitely added to the story. Tugboat Captain Ken Hughes was the blue collar, regular guy hero of the book looking for any opportunity to hurt the Chinese invaders. His girlfriend, publisher Kate Ross, was an independent, tough woman who runs through a harrowing gauntlet of Chinese marines, Hell's Angels and street gangs all through lower Manhattan. Even the main bad guy, Admiral Tang, was interesting. Sort of a Rommel-esque warrior. Totally loyal to his men, wants the best for his country and believes this outrageous act will make him Emperor of China. Some very cool combat scenes, especially involving the crippled carrier Kennedy, whose crew continues to battle the Chinese despite the damage to their ship. Lots of boat collisions and some wicked battles in the streets of New York. I do have to take some issue with one reviewer who said the book was an insult to the firefighters and police who died on 9/11. Actually, the police in this book kept on fighting the Chinese despite horrendous loses and a disadvantage in firepower. They come off as heroes in my book. Also, this book was written prior to 9/11.
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