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Summary: Rapid Descent
Review: Although the character development was a little slow initially, the possibilities of the story line actually happening were very real. I became so engrossed in the book on my flight from California to the East coast that I actually sat at the luggage return carrosuel and watched my suitcase go around while I finished the last two chapters. I can hardly wait for the next offering from "the Good Dr. Jack."
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Summary: Rapid Descent: Disaster in Boston Harbor
Review: An easy reading book that is recommended for all travelers. A detailed description of Boston area is excellent and accurate; the reader (whether from Boston or elsewhere) may feel as if he/she is a part of the storyline and can experience the thrill as the plot thickens.As a fan of Polidoro's music (which has an uncanny resemblance to Gordon Lightfoot), I am surprised to find that he is also a terrific writer. I look forward to his next book.
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Summary: Fantastic reading!
Review: Especially if you're familiar with Logan airport and the environs. Jack develops his characters to set the scene and then takes you through unbelievable plot twists. Jack has put a lot of research into the technical aspects of the story. Great book, can't wait for his next one.
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Summary: First rate excitement
Review: I picked up this book at the airport as a perverse way to spend time between cancelled flights - reading about an airplane diseaster. I soon lost track of the present, however, and became totally immersed in this tale of people, events, and the complex interactions of lives and circumstance. The book has three significant strengths: 1) The real life feel for people, emotions and environment (the author obviously has an intimate familiarity with Boston and airline operations that he shares in a very readable way); 2) The building of suspense and the interweaving of characters over the first half of the book; 3) a surprise ending. This is a gripping and complex novel that is impossible to put down. The realistic descriptions of the locale and airline operations together with the believability of the characters combine to make a truly enjoyable and unforgetaable read.
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Summary: Rapid Descent : Disaster in Boston Harbor
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Somehow Jack Polidoro has managed to combine Faulkneresque timing and intrigue with a Crichton-like realism. Although some of the mature moments might make D.H. Lawrence blush, Dr. Polidoro's descriptions of familiar landscapes and places are hauntingly precise. Flying in or out of Logan Airport will never be the same for me. It's a good read!
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Summary: A White Knuckle Ride
Review: I was drawn to this book because I am a frequent traveller and Boston is one of my destinations. The descriptions of the scenes are entirely accurate which makes the twists and turns of the plot all the more plausible. Human interest abounds as "Dr. Jack" develops several of the characters. The majority are likeable but others are not painted so sympathetically. WARNING: This book becomes even more frightning when read aboard a commuter flight as I did.
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Summary: Rapid Descent:Disaster in Boston Harbor
Review: Jack Polidoro grabs the readers attention from the start. He puts the reader right into the lives of the people who are the players in this book. He begins by telling just enough to whet one's appetite making the reader hungry for more of the story. His eye for detail is amazing, one would have to believe that the author himself is a pilot and has been through a crash landing in open water. Once the serious actions began to take place, I found myself riveted to the book to the degree that I could not put it down until I had completed it. Polidoro manages to come up with an unexpected domino affect as a result of the first tragedy to take place. He has just enough twists and turns in his novel to peak the interest of any reader. Had I not read the nature of the plot, I might have been hesitant to take another flight on a commercial airline. This is one book that has it all, suspense, romance, intrigue, and fast action. I would recommend it as a great read for everyone.
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Summary: A Real Page Turner
Review: Jack Polidoro has a writing style that will keep you turning the pages. This book is a fast read. The plot is exciting and moves. Jack has a way of making the tale come alive in your head. This book should be made into one of those disaster movies starring George Kennedy. It would be a knock-out! Jack included a generous helping of juicy sex too.
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Summary: A Real Page Turner
Review: Jack Polidoro has a writing style that will keep you turning the pages. This book is a fast read. The plot is exciting and moves. Jack has a way of making the tale come alive in your head. This book should be made into one of those disaster movies starring George Kennedy. It would be a knock-out! Jack included a generous helping of juicy sex too.
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Summary: Rapid Descent
Review: Jack Polidoro has written a novel that reads like non fiction. I could not put it down. His research amazed me and was well done. Polidoro does not bore the reader with too much detail. As the novel unfolds, the reader will be caught up in a few unexpected suspenseful events that make you feel you are there. This book is a great read for everyone; and I hope Polidoro will continue with his great writing style and publish another book soon; he's on top of my list of great writers.
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