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Summary: Great Concept - Poor Execution and Research
Review: I was so excited when I read the concept behind this book only to be disappointed by writing defects (the author should have read The Elements of Style) and the apparent lack of an editor (or friend) to check even the simplest facts for accuracy and plausibility.
The actions of world leaders are ridiculous, the action sequences are silly, and sub-plots had no relation to the main story line.
This is truly one of the most disappointing books out there. I won't even go into detail about the advertising and supposed right wing views espoused. I shudder to think that people believe all conservatives have such a radically limited concept of how our world works.
Save your money and time - try a Cussler, Clancy, or Matt Reilly instead.
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Summary: Marginally Gripping
Review: Sadly, I bought this book based on Rush Limbaugh's glowing remarks. He obviously didn't read it very closely: I found numerous typographical/grammatical/editing errors. Even though the author shows a lot of knowledge about some of his details, and he makes every effort to put the story in a modern-day context, he is not aware that (for instance) the Strategic Air Command was disbanded and re-named the US Strategic Command in 1992. I was disappointed in his use of EXTREME unrelated detail (i.e. the construction and content of sandwiches). His understanding of how leaders in high places function in crisis mode was disappointing. I've been there and no one gets "cutesy" in times of stress such as the F-15 pilots striking their target near the end of the story. The reports on the book led me to think we had a new Tom Clancy on the horizon. I'm sorry, but Mr. Rosenberg is no Tom Clancy. His treatment of the story line was totally "B"-grade and predictable.
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Summary: Non-stop action!
Review: This was a really good book. It starts out with an attack on POTUS, which is almost successful. What follows is a book full of mystery and intrigue. The assasins had help from the inside, but who? The plot is traced to Iraq, which threatens the world with a nuclear weapon, and it's up to the United States to take care of the problem before Israel does.If I say much more about the plot it would ruin it for those who haven't yet read it. However, it was obviously written before the current war against Iraq, and before U.S. soldiers dispatched Saddam's evil sons to meet their Maker. Therefore, some of the events mentioned in the book won't match recent history. Initially, I was going to only give the book 4 stars because of the somewhat abrupt ending. My comment was going to be: "There had BETTER be a sequel," because there were so many things left unresolved. BUT, I heard an advertisement last night for, yes, the sequel! I'm looking forward to starting it. This book is definately written from a conservative slant--a hard-core liberal might not enjoy it as much as us conservatives.
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