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Summary: A Good Read. Suspenseful and Fast Moving!
Review: The story is about a general's daughter found dead on the practice range of an Army Base. The intrigue and behind-the-scenes capers going on at this base are incredible. Investigator Paul Brenner (Up Country) opens up a hornet's nest with his intelligent snooping and sarcastic humor.
The action is continuous as always and this is another
'can't put it down book'. Again DeMille's characters leap out at you from the printed page. The piecing together of what REALLY happened is a work of art. The mixture of power, intrigue, back-stabbing etc. make this a great story. The sexual detail is a bit much in spots, but DeMille blends this in fairly well. Any negatives about this book are greatly outweighed by the overall quality of this book. The writing is superb and as usual DeMille shows that he is a great story-teller.
I wish Nelson Demille could write as fast as I can read.
He is among the FEW authors whose books I keep to read
again later.
My second read will be right before I watch the movie.
Enjoy this book!
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Summary: good book but just like the rest
Review: how come all of nelson demille's books revolve around an older man getting a younger women who leaves her husband or boyfriend for him its a good book though like all the others he has done and it keeps you on your toes.
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Summary: Highly reccomended
Review: DeMille is the best suspense writer out there. I read very little fiction because it doesn't hold my interest, but his books will keep you guessing until the end. Never predictable or dull, this is one of his best works. Highly reccomended.
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Summary: Lust and vengeance at Fort Hadley
Review: The always entertaining DeMille takes us to a fictional army base called Fort Hadley. We meet up Paul Brenner (who appears in a couple of other books) and of course, he gets assigned to the murder of Ann Campbell - the General's Daughter.Was it a rape and murder? A tryst that got out of hand? Something a little more serious? Or was General's recruiting poster daughter a bit angry with mommy and daddy? Maybe all of the above, and maybe not. Oh, there are a lot of things going on at Fort Hadley and none of them very military. Brenner dives into the mess, finding he can trust no one and help from Washington is tainted at best. Maybe not the best thing DeMille has ever written, but a straight forward, entertaining read. Certainly, I would rank Cathedral, By the Rivers of Babylon, Up Country and Plum Island among his best works.
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Summary: Just Great Fun
Review: With its hip, smart dialogue and military realism, demille has created a fine whodunit with many twists and turns, and with lead characters we definitely feel we know and can care about. John MacDonald offers a superb reading. The 15 hours seldom bog down.
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Summary: Generals Daughter
Review: As with the other books written by Nelson DeMille he has NOT failed in keeping you glue to the book, and always wanting more. This is a exciting book, and recommended. I have read 5 of his books and can not wait for the next.
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Summary: A good mystery...but
Review: Not into reading mysteries...but book was given to me from a co-worker. So I felt it may be good. Summary/Overview...
Capt. Paul Brenner of the Criminal Investigation Division, along with Cynthia Sunhill are located in the deep south at Fort Hadley, GA. Paul is there as an undercover supply sergeant, trying to solve a case about Dalbert Elkins, who has been supplying arms to Cuban Freedom Fighters.
However, something more pressing comes up, when the General's Daughter, Ann Campbell is found dead and naked on the rifle range.
So, Paul and Cynthia, who have had a past, team up to solve this mystery. Lots of suspects with no motives. We find that Ann has a past, and one that has been haunting both her and her family. Paul stumbles upon this in her basement, and the story is set. By interviewing several of her acquaintences, the blurry trail to the murderer becomes clearer. And they have a couple of days to finish, as the FBI, will then take over the investigation. Likes:
Written in first person, Paul Brenner. A well thought out mystery, that keeps you guessing as to who killed Ann Campbell and why. Demille develops his characters well, each with varying personalities. Very descriptive with words...although this leads some of the dislikes. Dislikes...
Obviously...the language, and description of the sex/rape/murder scenes. If it wasn't for this, the book would have scored 4 stars. Finally...would not recommend this book to family or friends because of the language and sexual content. Too bad we cannot have an edited version...which would not take anything away from the story. But given that it is a mystery surrounding the rape/murder of a woman...what can you expect? Based on this...will skip watching the movie, unless it is on network TV.
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Summary: How NOT to Write a Screen Play
Review: I saw the movie when it was released and was not impressed ' good cast, poor results. Recently I've become a DeMille fan and decided to give the book a try and I'm glad I did.
If you put aside one's personal views on murder, adultery and self serving scheming, it is somewhat hard to find the villain in this book. There's a strong suggestion the villain is actually the victim and I imagine a book club could have a good time debating that issue. The lack of clear cut roles was one of the book's most interesting attractions for me as everyone is a little 'bent' and strays from the path of righteousness in this one.
After finishing the book in two days ' it was that good ' I actually rented the movie to determine why I thought it was so bad. Within ten minutes I figured out what I was watching on my VCR had little resemblance to the book I just read. The movie is still awful and a waste of good screen rights. Remake anyone?
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Summary: A story that manages to be sad, funny, and a great read.
Review: This is a novel that showcases many of DeMille's strengths as a writer--it manages to be incredibly sad in parts, and utterly hilarious in others. This is a military detective story, and probably the best one I've ever read. DeMille's authenticity as regards military life in the modern Army is total--he transports the reader into the military culture--which is a culture derived from American culture but nonetheless profoundly separate from it. The daughter of the Commanding General of Ft. Hadley has been murdered under bizarre circumstances. DeMille's protagonist, Warrant Officer Brenner, a detective of the Army CID, is detailed to discover who, how, and why. This novel is written in the first person from Brenner's perspective and in this novel this perspective works brilliantly. Brenner and his teammate, WO Sunhill, discover that finding the answers to the riddle is like peeling an onion--with multiple layers of intrigue and corruption surrounding the circumstances of the victim's death. Brenner's observations about the investigation, military life, and his approach to crime-busting are all fascinating, possess a wry but sad humor, and contain a gritty authenticity that make this story highly plausible. The characters crackle with life and realism. The story develops smartly and never drags. This is one of those books that you won't put down. The ending is climactic and startling--and incredibly sad. I was depressed for days after reading this novel, but since then I have read it several more times. This book is an incredibly "good read" and anyone who likes suspense novels will enjoy it thoroughly. Few will read this novel without being moved by it.
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Summary: NAUGHTY GENERAL'S DAUGHTER ;-)
Review: Well this makes my third novel by Mr. Demille and I must say it was a winner, however the main charactor Paul Brenner, just didn't have the gusto that my Buddy John Corey had from Plum Island and The Lion's Game. Brenner was funny and whitty, but he wasn't laugh out loud funny. But I will admit I thought the mystery was well thought out and exucuted just as well. Demille was able to turn a death of a woman and peal away many layers of curroption to reveal the dirt within the high brass of the Army. I did enjoy the descriptions of a military base and the way brenner would say "UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE," which for me being a former Marine brought back memories of an over zealous 1st. Lt who would always lay that line on me and my mates. Drove us Crazy. Anyway I did like The General's Daughter the novel and the movie how ever the book is better as is usually the case. I recommend it.
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