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Summary: A good story
Review: I read these book before september 11 2001, I thought that it couldn't be true, now I am not sure of that, I think that it could be real that some people are planning to have control of the world, may be not the way is written in this book but in these days anything is possible. If the manuscript that is at the end of the book was written in the sixteenth century, the person who wrote it could be anything, but he has an excellent mind.
The book will not let you leave it until you finish it.
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Summary: Xander Jaspers is Jonathan Rabb!
Review: I saw Mr. Rabb read from his book at a festival in Ottawa and was so intrigued, I went out and got the book. It was well worth it. Great read, lots to hold the interest, but most fun was realizing that I'd actually met the main character: Jonathan Rabb is Xander Jaspers!If you get a chance to hear him read, go. Very entertaining, and one gets a real sense for what the characters are all about. It's a shame I couldn't have him read the entire novel to me! Oh well. Looking forward to the next one.
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Summary: Very Good
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I however do not find it that far-fetched, since that in and of itself is the premise of the book, that people will refuse to accept the possibility of such power until it is too late. I recommend it to anyone looking for a good book to read.
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Summary: Not so far fetched
Review: I was intrigued and engulfed in this book. It is an amazing comparison, in my opinion, to current events. Great read! I can't wait to pick up his other two books.
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Summary: Not so far fetched
Review: I was intrigued and engulfed in this book. It is an amazing comparison, in my opinion, to current events. Great read! I can't wait to pick up his other two books.
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Summary: The Manuscript at the end blew me away!
Review: I went out and bought this after reading the Washington Post review, and I completely agree. This has got to be one of the smartest thrillers I've ever read. Not only is it a page-turner, but the characters are really compelling, and the twists totally catch you by surprise. Plus, i'ts written very well which is usually hit or miss with a book like this. The best thing about the book, though, is how it manages to get all the ideas about politics and philosophy across. It's clear Rabb really knows his stuff. Read the manuscript at the end. It will blow you away.
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Summary: Love the way Rabb writes
Review: I'm not usually a big fan of thrillers, but a friend suggested I read this one. I'm glad she did. Not only is the story fast and furious, but the characters are an interesting bunch. If you don't mind having to put your thinking cap on to enjoy a good read, then this is the book for you.
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Summary: A cut above
Review: It is so refreshing to read a thriller that does not turn dull or formulaic. The Overseer takes the reader into a suspenseful and uncertain world where the standard sources of stability we usually count on are disappearing around us. I read some of the reviews of the book before buying it myself, and I have to disagree adamantly with those who say it's too far-fetched. First of all, thrillers do not ever deal with the humdrum of every-day life. And second of all, an even cursory reading of the newspaper over the past ten years will show that it is far easier to destabilize our politico-economic systems than we would like to believe. Machiavelli saw this and so do today's terrorists and financial opportunists. The Overseer is not only extremely entertaining, but also thought-provoking, and as such it is clearly a cut above most thrillers out there today. I can't wait for Mr. Rabb's next installment!
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Summary: Not bad for a first outing, but...
Review: It's not a badbook, but it is not a great one either. I liked Joseph R. Garber's _Vertical Run_ much more. I felt the best part of the book was the inclusion of _On Supremacy_ as an appendix, so the work would have a feeling of foundation. Still, I should hardly be construed as criticizing. The book did keep me interested. It was an enjoyable way to spend some time. But I don't think it's anything particularly groundbreaking.
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Summary: Great premise, fast-paced plot, shaky technique.
Review: It's true that Rabb's "Overseer" is an action packed, semi-brainy thriller/spy novel. No one could doubt the intelligence of taking a manuscript which seems to detail rules for the acquisition of power and turning it into a plot to rule the U.S. Rabb goes to great lengths to create a reality based on the theories of the manuscript. And succeeds. But to me this novel is yet another example of a greatly intelligent expert in history/philosophy without a decent idea of fictive plausibility. For example, four of the settings to which Jaspers travels are, coincidentally, places Xander Jaspers himself stayed, either studying or teaching. Coincidence? you be the judge. Otherwise, though, this happens to be greatly entertaining and strong in twists that make a plot worth following. Also, of course, it ends well for the good guys--which is the best part of a spy novel.
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