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Summary: Great divide
Review: Great book. I had never heard of T. Davis Bunn. After reading this, I will search for more of his work. This book is every bit as gripping as a Grisham novel and it has spiritual implications!
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Summary: Wow, much better than the other book!
Review: I started out reading this authors book called "Drummer in the Dark" and I was absolutely put off by his writing. I found this book, liked the summary, and decided to give him another chance. I'm so glad I did! I absolutely LOVED the characters in this book. I LOVED the story. I LOVED the plot. I really liked everything about it. I'm a new and young writer, and I'm really big on colorful descriptions that really SHOW you something, not words that tell you. I think T. Davis Bunn did a remarkable job giving us images rather than words. I think that anyone interested in legal thrillers could love this book. I won't give anything away, it has it's sad moments and it's happy moments. But it's worth reading.
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Summary: WOW...So believable it could have been based on true story
Review: T. Davis Bunn writes Christian novels as if they were mass market novels, and now he is writing mass market novesl with spiritual undertones. This talented author brings us the tale of large western corporations, corrupt government officials (OURS and THEIRS), and the tragic but power mix of young love mixed with spirituality and international political intrigue. Ironically, most of this volatile mix with global overtones, takes place on the wrong side of the tracks in North Carolina.
The Great Divide brings universal struggle into a 'down-home country' setting. Perhaps that's the meaning of the title: bringing the very real brutality of an Asian tyranny thousands of miles away into our homes, and showing how it effects everyone, and how, on some level, we're all complicent.
I am thrilled, and look forward to Bunn's sequel, Winner Take All.
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Summary: A Great Read
Review: The Great Divide (polyical ) T. Davis Bunn DoubleDay - June2000 ISBN: 038549615X - Hardcover < Marcus Glenwood was a partner ina very prestigious corporate law firm until he was involved in a car accident that killed his children and almost killed his wife, who blames him and is divorcing him. Worst of all he blames himself and is living in his own private hell. Marcus decides to move back to his hometown of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, into the old Victorian manor that was his grandparents. Little did Marcus know that when he moved back to Rocky Mount, that the biggest and most difficult case of his lifetime would fall into his lap. The church of New Zion is that client. The church was founded with the first earnings of freed slaves, and Marcus successfully stops a court action made by a company that wants the churches historic cemetery relocated so they can build a factory in it's place. Marcus has won a battle against New Horizons Co., but the war is raging and it will not be so easy this time with the dirty tactics that New Horizons uses. This book is very well written with lots of lovely, caring characters. Dee Gautam, who works with Marcus, is a very enigmatic lady who provides Marcus with some very important info. Kristen is a young woman who has suffered her own family tragedy and whom Marcus finds himself drawn to. Charlie Hayes a retired judge and a supportive mentor who will serve as co-counsel. T. Davis Bunn has a talent for creating a wide range of characters whose humanity and concern for each other is tremendously moving. Thought that the most compelling character of all was Marcus. While writing a thrilling trial filled with surprising twists and shocking revelations, T. Davis Bunn also pens an inspirational work about Marcus's Path to self-forgiveness. In the church of New Zion, Marcus finds a surrogate family who welcomes him with open arms, helps him go on with his life, and learn to love himself again. Reading The Great Divide was like reading several stories that came together collectedly into a nice tight package. An immense read. 5 stars for sure. Pam Stone
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Summary: Excellent Legal Thriller From Wonderful Author
Review: The Great Divide is an excellent read! It is along the lines of a Grisham novel but even better. It has an engaging plot and I wasn't able to put it down. It was my first introduction to T. Davis Bunn who has quickly become my favorite Christian author. I've recommended this book to several other Christian fiction fans and they have all raved about it. Give this as a Christmas gift--they won't be disappointed!
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Summary: A clean courtroom thriller that rivals Grisham!
Review: The two novels of T. Davis Bunn I'd read previous to this effort both revolved around Christmas sentimentalism, and were somewhat trite and disappointing. Not so with "The Great Divide". As a reader who has thoroughly enjoyed practically all of John Grisham's books for their legal drama, thriller suspense, and clean content, I was delighted to find that this effort by Bunn practically matched Grisham on all counts! Not only that, Bunn is extremely talented in his use of the English language, with delightfully descriptive language, metaphors and similes, and vivid characterization. In almost all regards it is quite different from his earlier works. Bunn's other efforts were more distinctly Christian in character and theme, and although this novel is not specifically Christian (aside from the involvement of a church community as part of the story line) it is far more suspenseful and successful. The story-line features Marcus Glenwood, an attorney who is recovering after a terrible car accident which claimed the lives of his two young children and destroyed his marriage. When asked to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of Gloria Hall, Marcus is initially reluctant. But as he discovers the truth behind the claims of Gloria's parents that she was abducted in a Chinese factory run by the American sports clothing manufacturer New Horizons, he agrees to undertake legal action against the manufacturing giant on their behalf. With one of Gloria's friends, Kirsten, as his ally, and with several of his former colleagues as his nemesis, the suspenseful court-room drama slowly builds up momentum, with several attacks on Marcus' life outside the courtroom adding a chilling spice to an already chilling tale. Slowly, Marcus uncovers the horrible web behind New Horizons, and the truth behind the disappearance of Gloria Hall. The only thing that remains a mystery to me in the end is the significance of the title! The bittersweet ending is somewhat satisfying, but is dampened by the startling thought that this could be a true story, a story where the endings are not happy. One cannot help get the feeling that Bunn is using this novel to unmask human rights abuses in Chinese sweatshops, and expose the support of these abuses by giant manufacturers of sporting clothing who bow to the almighty dollar. It does not take much imagination to substitute the name "New Horizons" for the name of a contemporary manufacturing giant of sporting clothing, and raise questions about their practices and ethics. One of Bunn's final acknowledgements is very telling, where he acknowledges the help of his wife, an international attorney, whose "first thesis was on the issue of human rights violations within the Chinese lao gai prison network." While thoroughly enjoying this book as a work of fiction, I could not help but get the cold feeling that behind the fiction was a great deal of fact. This novel will do more than just awaken your suspense, it may also awaken your conscience.
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Summary: A clean courtroom thriller that rivals Grisham!
Review: The two novels of T. Davis Bunn I'd read previous to this effort both revolved around Christmas sentimentalism, and were somewhat trite and disappointing. Not so with "The Great Divide". As a reader who has thoroughly enjoyed practically all of John Grisham's books for their legal drama, thriller suspense, and clean content, I was delighted to find that this effort by Bunn practically matched Grisham on all counts! Not only that, Bunn is extremely talented in his use of the English language, with delightfully descriptive language, metaphors and similes, and vivid characterization. In almost all regards it is quite different from his earlier works. Bunn's other efforts were more distinctly Christian in character and theme, and although this novel is not specifically Christian (aside from the involvement of a church community as part of the story line) it is far more suspenseful and successful. The story-line features Marcus Glenwood, an attorney who is recovering after a terrible car accident which claimed the lives of his two young children and destroyed his marriage. When asked to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of Gloria Hall, Marcus is initially reluctant. But as he discovers the truth behind the claims of Gloria's parents that she was abducted in a Chinese factory run by the American sports clothing manufacturer New Horizons, he agrees to undertake legal action against the manufacturing giant on their behalf. With one of Gloria's friends, Kirsten, as his ally, and with several of his former colleagues as his nemesis, the suspenseful court-room drama slowly builds up momentum, with several attacks on Marcus' life outside the courtroom adding a chilling spice to an already chilling tale. Slowly, Marcus uncovers the horrible web behind New Horizons, and the truth behind the disappearance of Gloria Hall. The only thing that remains a mystery to me in the end is the significance of the title! The bittersweet ending is somewhat satisfying, but is dampened by the startling thought that this could be a true story, a story where the endings are not happy. One cannot help get the feeling that Bunn is using this novel to unmask human rights abuses in Chinese sweatshops, and expose the support of these abuses by giant manufacturers of sporting clothing who bow to the almighty dollar. It does not take much imagination to substitute the name "New Horizons" for the name of a contemporary manufacturing giant of sporting clothing, and raise questions about their practices and ethics. One of Bunn's final acknowledgements is very telling, where he acknowledges the help of his wife, an international attorney, whose "first thesis was on the issue of human rights violations within the Chinese lao gai prison network." While thoroughly enjoying this book as a work of fiction, I could not help but get the cold feeling that behind the fiction was a great deal of fact. This novel will do more than just awaken your suspense, it may also awaken your conscience.
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Summary: This is worth reading!
Review: This is what Bunn does, and he does it very well! This is what I love about T. Davis Bunn! This book has a slightly slow start, then explodes! I think I can assure you, that if you read this, you are reading the best of T. Davis Bunn. Awesome plot, and a witness for Jesus that some people would die for. He takes attorney, Marcus Glenwood, down on his luck, and picks up the pieces from there. In the process, he's offered the biggest case of his life, and we're literally talking his life here. He puts his neck on the line for Alma and Austin Hall, who are missing their daughter, Gloria, who they think may have been kidnapped by a New Horizons factory in China. It is when he accepts, Glenwood meets everything head on, and it seems the odds are against him. You find yourself inspired by the words of his friend, Deacon Jones, and altogether uplifted by this powerful book. And then... you want more! And there is more. In this book, Bunn shows some raw nerve and then some. Awesome!
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Summary: A fifteen year old perspective
Review: This novel is a book I highly recommend for the reader that likes a challenge. It was intriguing and it stimulated the mind. It had diction that was at times confusing, but later the meaning of the words were revealed to you. Bunn caught your attention at the beginning of the novel, but after the first several chapters it began to wane. Fortunately it resumed the momentious speed, that had first captured the readers attention. A gripping drama loaded with action, it was a suspenceful page turner. I give it a standing ovation.
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Summary: The Great Divide
Review: This was a great read that I initially picked up for the legal aspect since I enjoy reading legal thrillers. Bunn's ability to combine the power struggles within the courtroom, on the international political stage and within the international corporate world makes this a page turner for sure. A bit confusing at first to keep the characters straight, you end up knowing the myriad of characters and believing they are actually three-dimensional people who live, breathe and suffer. Definitely a recommended read!
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