The Doomsday Conspiracy

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Summary: THE BEST EVER!!!
Review: I couldn't put it down!! I would recommend this book to anyone who loves science fiction, thriller, romance, and suspense. Its so easy to read and understand, no words to look up in the dictionary! I'm 14, and I read the book in a few days. I think its very interesting and realistic. You really imagine your self as that person at that time.And it also makes you wonder "WHAT IF?" I hope he makes the movie.Im sure that it too would rank #1!

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Summary: UFO/sci fi definitely not believable
Review: I don't read Sheldon for the sci-fi and I think he should stick with what he knows. The male lead in the Commander was a refreshing change. The storyline of UFOs was a little hokey in the beginning and it got worse as the book went on(-2 stars). I enjoyed the suspense and thrill of the chase while the Commander tracked down each of the witnesses and then became the "Hunted" in the second book (+2 stars). Definitely kept me interested and reading, but I hated the idea of the aliens and their spaceship. Just not the type of thing Sheldon should be writing about. This book is average for a Sheldon and I wouldn't recommend it.

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Summary: Not one of his best efforts by far!
Review: I found this book very hard to not only follow, but tu enjoy. I found it difficult to continue to read this book, because their are too many other books that are far better. I did finish it, but was not impressed or was enjoyed

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Summary: Buy it!!
Review: I had to throw in my two cents. I read this book over 6 years ago, and it still sticks out in my mind as one of the best reads I have ever had. My advice to anyone--pick up a copy and try it out for yourself (different than his other novels)...

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Summary: Simple Yet Intriguing
Review: I have never been one much for stories about politics, intrigue, world events, war, etc. I don't understand them and find them boring. I tend to stick to flakier subjects, like metaphysics and Dean Koontz. However, one day because of lack of available reading material, I picked up this book... Once I did I read it to the end. It was easy to follow and didn't have a lot of technicalities or subject specific "jargon" that makes it so hard to follow. I really loved this book. It was extremely entertaining.

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Summary: Dated But Still Fun
Review: I listened to the unabridged audio version of this book read by David Dukes. He does an admirable job of conveying Sheldon's minimal dialogue and page-turning episodic scenes. The plot is classic Sheldon with a Sci Fi twist, which I confess startled me at first, had me laughing for a second and then once I suspended disbelief held me until the end of the story, although loosely. The main character, Commander Bellamy is a supposed excellent field agent for naval intelligence, his final assignment before throwing in the towel leads him on a world wide search for a bus load of tourists who have witnessed what the Navy wants people to believe was a weather balloon. Shades of Roswell! Unfortunately with series like 'Roswell' and Sci Fi Channel mini-series like 'Taken', this plot line has definitely been done before in full technicolor conspiracy which reduces the power of the book to intrigue and keep the pages turning. Bellamy's past---he is grieving over a failed marriage whose reminiscences at times can be downright sickening---perhaps makes him a bit dim-witted regarding the fate of the people he tracks down---he discovers the identity of all of them before he realizes that something isn't quite right with his assignment in the first place. What takes weeks for him to puzzle, the reader already suspects and expects.

Similarly, the ending is ultimately disappointing because it seems rushed; so much time is spent on Bellamy's quest and his superior's subsequent action but little time is devouted to the climatic finish. The last tape cassette consists of Sheldon's notes to the reader, itemizing strange events and cover-ups that are associated with the US space program and hint at a real-life Doomsday Conspiracy.

Nevertheless, despite its flaws, the novel entertains as only a Sidney Sheldon novel can. Its not one of his best, but I think this is probably due more to the over exposure of the subject matter.

Rating:
Summary: Dated But Still Fun
Review: I listened to the unabridged audio version of this book read by David Dukes. He does an admirable job of conveying Sheldon's minimal dialogue and page-turning episodic scenes. The plot is classic Sheldon with a Sci Fi twist, which I confess startled me at first, had me laughing for a second and then once I suspended disbelief held me until the end of the story, although loosely. The main character, Commander Bellamy is a supposed excellent field agent for naval intelligence, his final assignment before throwing in the towel leads him on a world wide search for a bus load of tourists who have witnessed what the Navy wants people to believe was a weather balloon. Shades of Roswell! Unfortunately with series like 'Roswell' and Sci Fi Channel mini-series like 'Taken', this plot line has definitely been done before in full technicolor conspiracy which reduces the power of the book to intrigue and keep the pages turning. Bellamy's past---he is grieving over a failed marriage whose reminiscences at times can be downright sickening---perhaps makes him a bit dim-witted regarding the fate of the people he tracks down---he discovers the identity of all of them before he realizes that something isn't quite right with his assignment in the first place. What takes weeks for him to puzzle, the reader already suspects and expects.

Similarly, the ending is ultimately disappointing because it seems rushed; so much time is spent on Bellamy's quest and his superior's subsequent action but little time is devouted to the climatic finish. The last tape cassette consists of Sheldon's notes to the reader, itemizing strange events and cover-ups that are associated with the US space program and hint at a real-life Doomsday Conspiracy.

Nevertheless, despite its flaws, the novel entertains as only a Sidney Sheldon novel can. Its not one of his best, but I think this is probably due more to the over exposure of the subject matter.

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Summary: I love this book!!!!!
Review: I love doomsday conspiracy!! I'm in 8th grade and I couldn't put it down! I read it in a day. sidney sheldon you rock!!

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Summary: Sadly dissapointed
Review: I Love Sidney Sheldon and am a real fan, but felt that this book was curned out with very little thought. He has a vey good writing style and ordinarily has excellent story lines. What happened?? It is almost as if someone else wrote this book!

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Summary: I still talk about it
Review: I never never read Science Fiction! When I read this book 4 years ago, I found that from the first page, I could not put it down. It may be fiction, but it still made we wonder about our government and all the things that are hidden. I really liked this book and I recommend it. It is different from the usual soap opera love stories.