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Summary: This guy can write
Review: After enjoying The Davinci Code I was interested, like most people, to see what else Dan Brown had to offer. Deception Point is the only other book of his that I've read, and I must say, I enjoyed it. You can say what you want about wild, unbelievable plot lines, but whatever you want to call it, Dan Brown weaves it together in such a way that makes the book difficult to put down. The jacket of the book keeps most of the plot line hidden, so I'll do the same in this review. Basically, the novel starts with NASA making a major scientific discovery in the polar ice cap. Certain experts are called in to verify it, and from there we travel on an adventure encompassing geology, astrophysics, political science, marine biology, elite special forces - you name it, it's probably in here - yet the novel doesn't feel crammed with useless facts. He manages to use it all to enrich the plot. The praises are the fast pacing, great tension in practically every scene, characters with interesting histories, and unbelievable research depth. The intricacy with which he covers such things as special forces units and scientific issues rival Clancy and Crichton. Lastly, my biggest criticism with Brown is his dialogue. The Davinci Code was better, but there are moments in Deception Point that are staggeringly awful. Astrophysicists don't say things like "Bite me, virgin boy." He had a group of the world's most esteemed scientific researchers speaking to each other like teenagers at a mall. If you like Crichton or Clancy, I can recommend this book to you with confidence. I think Brown is establishing himself as a long-running novelist in the elite ranks of popular fiction writers, and Deception Point is certainly a step in that direction.
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Summary: Engrossing and loaded with interesting tidbits
Review: I have so far read 3 of Dan Brown's books (Angel & Demons, DaVinci Code and Deception Point) and three features of his writings stand out. First, audacious plotlines; Brown does not believe in small measures but goes out on a limb. The plotlines are over the top but have just that crucial amount of credibility to draw in a reader, even when he knows it is fiction. Second, the pace is mercilessly quick; the entire plot of the book plays out over a few days at most. Last but for me the best of all, his books have a wealth of esoteric information that one would not normally read about. I found myself enthralled by a never ending series of factoids that had me rushing to the Internet for explanation or elaboration. Deception Point is faithful to the above. Set in the midst of the political intrigues of an American presidential campaign, filled with all the stereotypes of corporate fat cats, sex, money and the works, Brown segues brilliantly between the frigid Arctic and mainland USA, from high-tech weaponry and devices to scientific theorizing. An apparent discovery of evidence of extra-terrestrial life seems set to decide the election campaign when disturbing evidence begins to emerge that the "find" may well be one of the biggest frauds of history. In a race to find the truth, the action moves seamlessly from the Arctic to Washington, to the Atlantic Ocean. It is not hard to identify the villain though and Brown makes little attempt to draw us off track. Brown's characters seem hurriedly sketched to the point of being cardboard cutouts and his endeavor to add a dash of romance is so scripted as to be unbelievable. Yet, this is a good book for all that, engrossing, hard to put down and loaded with interesting tidbits.
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Summary: Great reading
Review: The book (like his others) is a great who-dun-it. I couldn't put it down. This one didn't leave me guessing until the end like DaVinci Code though. Also, like DaVinci, the ending left me wanting. This is certainly an easy read. The style makes it an excellent bedside book for those that just want to finish the chapter before turning out the light!
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Summary: Full of suspense
Review: From the start you are pulled into this book. Just when you think you have it figured out- guess what, Wrong! Husband started to read it and now he can't put it down. Nice pace, easy to follow even when Brown is giving you high tech info. Doesn't overwhelm with too many details that you forget why you are reading the book in the first place.
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Summary: Outstanding novel with many twists and turns
Review: Prepare to be thoroughly entertained when you pick up a copy of Dan Brown's "Deception Point". The book takes off from page 1 with a plot that's so well crafted the reader will practically burn his or her fingers turning pages so fast! The story centers around a tight Presidential race between the incumbent, Zach Herney and his ethics-challenged rival, Sen. Sedgewick Sexton. As Sexton gains ground in the polls, it appears to Herney and his staff that only a miracle can keep him in office. That miracle appears in the form of a spectacular discovery that NASA makes in the Arctic. A discovery that could change the course of mankind forever. To give this find credibility, Pres. Herney calls upon the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to verify the discovery before he goes public with it. As luck (or good writing) would have it, the NRO agent assigned to the verification process is Rachel Sexton, daughter of Sen. Sexton. A daughter who hasn't spoken with her ambition-blinded father since her mother died. When Rachel travels to Arctic to help with the verification process, she suddenly finds that there may be reason to believe that NASA's discovery is part of a government conspiracy of the highest level. As she and scientists, Michael Toland and Corky Marlinson, get too close to the real truth, they quickly find themselves scrambling to stay alive in the desolate Arctic locale. Filled with memorable characters and great plot twists, the reader with be enthralled with "Deception Point"! Just when I thought I had a pretty good grasp of "whodunit", Brown would pull the plot rug out from under my legs. Unlike a lot of the fiction that I've read, there's a lot of "gray" in many of the characters in this book. I found that to be refreshing and actually increased the credibility of the book. This is the first book that I've read by Dan Brown. I can't wait to get the opportunity to read his other novels (as of this writing) "Digital Fortress", "Angels and Demons", and "The Da Vinci Code". HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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Summary: Terrific !!
Review: Read 'Angels and Demons' and was so impressed that I had to grab another Dan Brown book but did not want to buy the hard cover DaVinci Code. Anyway 'Deception Point' had me riveted from the first page, this guy is a master, and I couldn't put the damn book down. Never have I 'met' an author who has made me so interested in researching other areas which I wouldn't have given the time of day to before. OUTSTANDING book. Not sure who to trust any more :-)
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Summary: BROWN'S BEST WORK, IMHO.
Review: It's amazing that not one of Brown's works has been snapped up for a movie because just about any one of his thrillers would make for top grossers. If you have read the Da Vinci code, or Angels and Demons, you don't need much convincing to pick up a Dan Brown yarn. But I believe Deception Point is *the* best work yet from Brown, and not only because the riveting plot and its very relateable characters are far removed from the theological. There's a hint of romance here, couched of course in a twist you'd not have figured. Throughout the book I was pretty certain that I had the "bad guys" worked out, but Brown is a master of pulling the rug from under your feet just when you thought you had it figured. Some reviewers lament that the story develops slowly. Frankly, I loved moments in this novel when the underlying technology, gadgets etc are described. Dan Brown is a superlative writer, the modern Grisham if you will. Deception Point is a topnotch thriller, highly recommended!
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Summary: Fast-moving, exciting, difficult to put down
Review: After reading "The Divinci Code" and "Digital Fortress", I couldn't resist another Dan Brown work. "Deception Point" is true to Dan's current motif, with an attractive young heroin, a handsome love interest, and a father-like figure who ultimately turns out to be the villan. Packed with action and twists, this book kept me interested from beginning to end.
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Summary: Not up to Dan Brown's standards
Review: This book was just like his first book Digital Fortress. As I was reading the characters were almost the same. He also did not do his research on the military men the things he had them doing had me laughing throughout. I guess if your audience is not military this book is ok. I thought it was demoralizing to say that these elite fighters would kill americans like they were robots or something. I would not waste my money on this book get it from the library for a good laugh.
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Summary: What's All The Fuss?
Review: A handful of friends told me to read "Angels and Demons" before reading "The DaVinci Code" because it sets the stage. I guess I don't understand Dan Brown's theater, because "Angels and Demons" is a stage filled with cardboard characters, a one-dimensional plot, and a trite conclusion. Only the frequent vignettes of ecclesiastic and medieval scholarship saved this book from sailing across the room into the trash basket.
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