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Summary: Nonstop action.
Review: The action moves fast in this one and there in lots of suspense. Tough to put down. A notch below his "Term Limits", but strongly entertaining nonetheless.The characters are deeply drawn and the villains particularly detestable. A couple of the good guys appeared in "Term Limits" and lend a continuity and certain air of credibility to the book. I hope Mr. Flynn keeps them and continues their development. There's a bit of humor amid the captivating, fast paced writing. I think Mr. Flynn tells a good tale, and with a minimum suspension of disbelief it is easy to get involved and not put his books down. I have added Vince Flynn to my list of must read writers.
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Summary: Excellent story, fast paced, well read, would make a movie.
Review: This adaption of Vince Flynn's excellent novel, is well read, and is a fast paced story of a potential terrorist scenario (given the current political climate and this current administration). Fortunately, for us, this is merely a work of fiction. The crack anti-terrorist team, led by Mitch Rapp, to "take back" the White House, after an attempt is made to kidnap the President. The characters are strong, the terrorists are as one might expect, brutal and sadistic so and sos, and the hero (Rapp) is a clever, strong guy. Would make a movie, if handled correctly, though some might say the story is stereotypically portraying Arabs as terrorists. [Sorry folks, 9/11 changed the reality, but there it is.] I don't want to say more beyond this, as not to deter anyone from reading/listening to this excellent book/audio. I have and plan to read/listen to other Vince Flynn titles, including, The Third Option, Executive Power, and others. Well worth the listener's/reader's time.
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Summary: DieHard in the Whitehouse
Review: Transfer of Power has a little mix of everything and author Vince Flynn really breaks no new ground in this terrorism thriller. Still, the book was a real page turner and fun to read.
The action revolves around terrorists overtaking the White House and then making demands upon the American people while the President hides for safety in his bunker below the White House. Written in 1999 before 9/11, the plot seems to be more of a fantasy that it does now, and that's how you have to read it. I don't want to read a fictional account of something horrible that happened, like 9-11, and Transfer of Power would fail if it seemed to close to reality. It's scary to think that what the terrorists did was even possible, and I don' think in real life it would be. So, accepting the terrorists could capture the White House allows this to be a good novel.
CIA man Mitch Rapp is inserted into the White House to find out as much as he can. Meanwhile, the army, the politicians and the secret agents do battle over what is the right course of action. Flynn obviously takes a conservative angle to the story, portraying the vice-president and attorney general just like the stereotypes that many conservatives think of them as. Vice President Baxter is weak and poll driven and beholden to the United Nations and afraid to use military force. Given the similar situation in real life, I doubt liberal politicians would act as weak as the characters in this book. As a conservative, this portrayal doesn't bother me, especially since it is so obvious.
The characters in the novel are plentiful and all are cardboard cutouts of military men and politicians. None of them have any type of depth, except for maybe Anna Reilly. She is the new national NBC Whitehouse correspondent. Her character shows some potential to be interesting, but in the end, she serves the purpose of fulfilling every man's fantasy of being a hero.
I don't think Flynn does a good job of grasping the national outrage if a scenario like this were to take place in real life. In one scene, the terrorist Aziz tunes into the NBC nightly news to see what Brokaw has to say. In real life, the news would be on 24 hours a day covering this catastrophe.
Still, this book serves its purpose as a exciting military thriller where the bad guys get what they deserve. Yet there is nothing that stands out to make it memoriable, except the fact that it contains so many dated references in the war on terror. But it isn't insensitive and so I reccommend it to lovers of this genre.
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Summary: A good summer-time read
Review: Transfer of Power is a step up from Flynn's initial novel,Term Limits. Despite inaccuracies on power structures as they exist inthe Middle East, I found the book to be a good summer-time read. The book does not require a lot of thinking and the good guys are clearly distinguishable from the bad guys. The author even makes a semi-hero out of a female character.. What surprises me most is that whether intentional or not, Flynn provides an adequate defense on why some Islamic groups have come to hate the United States. This is done despite Flynn's depiction of most of the bad guys as being almost animalistic in nature. In other words, despite the means by which they are trying to achieve their cause, they do have a good reason to be angry. The ending comes way too quick, but perhaps in reality this is what happens. How many times have we seen in real life, dramas playing out for days, weeks and even months, only to come to a final conclusion in mere minutes? I am actually looking forward to Flynn's next novel that appears to be an extension of this novel. He is improving in his story telling and dialogue between characters. I am only glad that I chose to read this novel first rather than Term Limits. Had I read Term Limits first I probably would never have read this one. END
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Summary: 4 1/2 Stars -- A Pulse-Pounding Political Thriller!
Review: Transfer Of Power is about a group of terrorists that have taken over the White House but avoided capturing the President due to the quick actions of the Secret Service. The President has been evacuated to his underground bunker, although almost 100 hostages have been taken. This story reads like it could (but hopefully never will) be on the front page of tomorrow's newspapers. Keep in mind, however, that Vince Flynn wrote this book almost 2 1/2 years before 9/11. From the first to the last page, Transfer Of Power kept my eyes glued to the pages and my heart beating faster than it probably should have been. While the plot has some predictable elements, some of the characters are slightly stereotypical and the ending is a bit abrupt, these are very minor flaws. This book is great fun, filled with non-stop action and perfect for when you are in the mood for pure escapism. If you enjoy books like The Last Jihad by Joel Rosenberg or Clancy-like books but without all the technical details, do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of Transfer Of Power. You'll be glad you did. I have copies of all of Flynn's other books featuring Mitch Rapp, the CIA's top counterterrorism operative, and, after taking a brief respite to "catch my breath", am looking forward to going on my next terror-filled adventure with Rapp. Enjoy!
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Summary: A good summer read
Review: Transfer of Power is the best of the series that Vince Flynn has going right now: Term Limits, Transfer of Power, The Third Option, Separation of Power, Executive Power and Memorial Day. Mitch Rapp is a textbook tortured hero who will have you cheering for him as the tale spins itself. This book seems like a non sequitur to Term Limits because it's not until another book or two into the series that we see connections between the two.
Flynn's books read somewhat like Tom Clancy without a lot of the technical detail and with reduced subplots. All in all, Flynn provides a good read for the pool, beach or treadmill. It's an entertaining diversion carried by lingering fears and emotions about Saddam and terrorists, and in this fictional world, Mitch Rapp always makes the U.S. win.
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Summary: Powerful Story
Review: Transfer of Power is the second book by Twin Cities author Vince Flynn and the first installment in his thrilling Mitch Rapp series. The book begins with Rapp's arch-enemy and terrorist, Rafique Aziz, posing as Prince Kalib. His generous donation to the DNC allows him to bypass normal White House security procedures and gain direct access to the Oval Office and President Hayes. Meanwhile Aziz's team of terrorists successfully breaches White House security and overpowers the surprised Secret Service agents. Aziz was within seconds of killing the President in the Oval Office when Secret Service Agent Jack Warch discovers the ruse and rushes the President to a secure bunker in the basement of the White House. With President Hayes safely in the bunker but unable to communicate with outside forces, Vice President Baxter assumes control of the national security team. Baxter is indecisive in his role as leader and is led by his Chief of Staff, Dallas King, who is more concern with perceptions than successfully resolving the crisis. The national security team not only faces a terrorist cell who has captured the White House with 100 hostages and has the President trapped in an underground bunker but also the ineffective leadership of the Vice President and his immediate advisor. Enter Mitch Rapp, the CIA's foremost counter terrorism expert and number one assassin. He must secretly infiltrate the White House and provide reconnaissance for a potential rescue effort. Once inside, he becomes a disruptive force battling the terrorist cell. It becomes the classic battle of good versus evil with the good guys dealing with the differences of a military response and political one. My only criticisms of this book are the somewhat stereo-typical cast of characters and minor inaccuracies with regard to military capabilities. Flynn overcomes these flaws by an action-packed pace, engaging dialog, and placing the characters in an intriguing storyline. This book is a worthy read for anyone interested in the politico-military thriller. It is a very good start to the series and I look forward to reading more about Mitch Rapp. I recommend this book.
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Summary: Transfer Sizzles!
Review: Vince Flynn has followed up his highly successful and highly captivating "Term Limits" with another action packed, edge-of-your-seat thriller, "Transfer of Power." Flynn explores the nail biting situations in and out of the White House when it is taken over by an extremely intelligent Middle Eastern terrorist. The president's Secret Service agents manage to hide him in a bunker beneath the oval office, but a top-notch safe cracker is working for the terrorists round the clock to open the vault. With the seconds ticking painfully away, the country's only hope is that Special Op's man, Mitch Rapp code name: Ironman, with the aid of a retired Secret Service agent, can thread his way through the secret passageways of the White House and rescue the president before the terrorists get to him. Vince Flynn is a masterful author who weaves suspense, humor and action throughout every chapter. If you like Robert Ludlum and/or Tom Clancy, you will absolutely love Vince Flynn. A fabulous read!
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Summary: Another Great Thriller From Flynn
Review: Well, this is the first time readers meet Mitch Rapp, a James Bond, Jack Ryan, Dirk Pitt, etc. type-character.
I don't like to give a full book report, because I feel that spoils the plot. So all I can say is this: If you like Tom Clancy, then you'll also enjoy Vince Flynn's books. This is an excellent political thriller that I think you'll enjoy.
I can't really say much else.
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