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Summary: Demille Does It Again
Review: Up Country again proves what a gifted writer Nelson Demille is. I am a little biased as I have read all of his books to date.
If you think you would enjoy learning about Vietnam with some spying, humor (at some points I just laughed out loud), sex, and a secret all rolled up into one book...well buy it! This is the same character that was in the General's daughter so it would be a good idea (but not necessary) to read that book first. Not that I didn't thoroughly enjoy The General's Daughter but I have to admit I liked Up Country just a little bit more. His companion in this book is more adventurous and we get a little more in depth character wise. Enjoy!!
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Summary: One of DeMille's Best
Review: We've read all of Demille's books and Up Country is a great read. A terrific story that also provides a look at Vietnam both in the past and today. The ending was a bit predictable but the journey is well worth it.
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Summary: Been there!!
Review: As one of the original memebers of VVA's Veterans Initiative, and a two tour Vietnam combat veteran who returned to Vietnam three times in the 90's, I found this novel to be one of the most exciting and accurate portrayals of post-war Vietnam. A great story with excellent descriptions of the various areas of the SRV.
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Summary: Typical DeMille Thriller
Review: Any person old enough to remember the evening television broadcasts of this debacle in Southeast Asia will embrace DeMille's detailed portrait... It's moving. It's gripping. It's frustrating and thrilling. It's a Nelson DeMille novel that's extremely close to reality----- and history.
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Summary: Way too long, way too boring
Review: Okay, I'm on page 412 and still waiting for this story to get off the ground. The extended travelogue that passes for a plot has become tedious as have the hero's reminiscences of his exploits during the Vietnam War.As our hero sloooowly makes his way from South to North Vietnam, the most exciting thing that's happened so far is a not very exciting car chase. Oh, and he is traveling with an American ex-pat who so far serves no other purpose than somebody for him to impress with his war stories and somebody for him to have sex with.
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Summary: Return of Paul Brenner
Review: "...so you have a missing witness to a thirty- year old murder, no suspect, no corpse, no murder weapon, no motive, no forensic evidence, and the murder took place in a godforsaken country very far...And you want me to solve this homicide."
"That's correct."
So begins the investigation of Paul Brenner,former Warrant Officer, Army CID. Yes, Paul Brenner is back. The Brennerish ending of his last case (read The General's Daughter)forced the CID veteran's career to an end as a resignation which was favorably accepted as an early retirement. Now his ex-Commanding Officer Karl Hellmann wants him to take another case not only because he is the best but he is also a Vietnam veteran. Finding a witness to a thirty-year-old homicide and investigate a murder that took place during the heat of Vietnam War thirty-years ago seems like a mission impossible. Yet, Paul Brenner accepts the mission out of curiosity and to escape the imminent boredom. Back in Vietnam, he is thrown into a world of corruption, treachery, and haunted memories. Everything seems like an elaborate façade and he has to find the truth, yes, nothing but the truth. Only this time he has no back up, any official authorization and he is on his own.
Thus begins, the adventures of the former homicide detective Paul Brenner, sarcastic and sharp as ever. Up country is an insightful and intelligent read than a mere thriller. The contemporary Vietnam setting is authentic and convincing, thanks to Nelson DeMille's experiences as a Vietnam vet. and his visit to the land in 1997. The book is a non-stop ride with lots of twists and surprising turns. For those who enjoy Paul Brenner in The General's Daughter it's nice to see him back and better. Up country won't disappoint the readers and would be a delight to DeMille fans.
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Summary: He's done it again!
Review: Nelson Demille has turned out another masterpiece novel. In Up Country, Demille brings back C.I.D officer Paul Brenner for an adventure back to Vietnam. NOT a sequel to Generals Daughter, this literary gem is more of an action oriented page turner. I was caused many a sleepless night as a result of not being able to put this book down. I would reccomend that you read Generals Daughter prior to Up Country to fully appreciate subtle references ingrained in the text. Oh yeah, you must read Plum Island(as if you haven't already). Enjoy
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Summary: Well written, interesting story and setting
Review: A most enjoyable book, well written with an interesting plot and well sculpted characters.Most of the plot takes place in Vietnam, an amazingly beautifull country which at the same time offers a historally intriguing setting. Reading Up Country is even more interesting for a non-American as it offers insight as to how Americans feel about Vietnam today.
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Summary: Great setting -- bad plot
Review: I've been a fan of Demille since The Gold Coast, impressed with the dry humor and the clear view into a different culture. In this respect Up Country delivered, plausibly portraying the range of life and attitudes of the modern day Vietnamese people. The flashbacks to the war were similarly packed with imagery and well worth the read. Where the book falls pathetically short is in the overall plot that fails to provide sufficient motivation to be in Vietnam in the first place and, even more unreasonable, to start shooting people. Still I'm glad I read it.
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Summary: Bloated, too long
Review: This book started out wonderfully, but dragged on way too long. Definitely not one of his better books. 'Nuff said.
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