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Summary: The Simple Truth
Review: If anybody knows the whereabouts of David, I'd love to talk to him about movie plans...I think we can make a go of it...Thanks Lonn
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Summary: Somnolent Thriller
Review: Yawn... this "thriller" was one of the most boring books I've read. The only reason I finished it was due to being in a hospital bed with nothing else to read. The actions and characters are ridiculous and so poorly drawn the reader cares nothing for any of them. All emotions and personality traits of the characters felt forced and phony, as if the author pulled them out of a bad B grade movie cast. I'd never read Baldacci before and seriously doubt I will again.
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Summary: Stay Tuned for the Movie Debut....He Hopes
Review: I enjoyed this book but it wasn't up to the author's usual standards. I felt that he has looked at the money being made at movie adaptations and decided to write the screenplay instead of the novel in hopes that some major studio will pick it up. Fun read but no depth.
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Summary: An okay read
Review: This was not Baldacci's best effort. Some of the characters behaved unrealistically, in my opinion. Also, some of the plot intricacies were never fully explained. For instance, as stated on the back cover, "Michael Fiske broke the law when he took [the] letter from the Supreme Court." Why? Why did he take it? He's supposed to be a brilliant Supreme Court clerk. Why would he take the letter? And what woman would try to seduce a man the day he learns that his brother died? Was she out of her mind? The book was an okay vacation read, but I'd like to see another "Absolute Power" from Baldacci.
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Summary: Fun, Fast-paced Action
Review: This is the first Baldacci book I've read and I look forward to reading his other ones. I too figured out whodunnit and noted similarities to The Green Mile; but found this book to be fun and fast-paced from the beginning -- a definite page-turner. Readers who like plenty of action will find this book particularly enjoyable.
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Summary: A REEELY REEELY BAD BOOK
Review: WHY IS IT WHEN MEN CANT WRITE IT IS CALLED MYSTERY. WHEN WOMEN CANT WRITE IT IS CALLED ROMANCE. IT WOULD BE HARD TO COMMENT ON CONTENT HERE AS THERE IS NONE! MAYBE MR. BALDACCI SHOULD TAKE A SABATICAL AND READ SOME BOOKS BY PEOPLE WHO REALLY CAN WRITE. I.E. TOM WOLF, T.FINDLEY, ETC.ETC.
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Summary: Better than Grisham
Review: I have to disagree with most of the recent reviews for this book - I thought it was excellent. I have read books by both Grisham and Baldacci, and I would have to say that Baldacci is better! In 'The Simple Truth' he not only weaves a fantastic tale, his style is sophisticated and intelligent. I find Grisham's books to be directed towards a mass audience, whilst Baldacci is for the more intelligent reader. (I only gave it 4 stars rather than 5 because of the last line of the book - apart from that, it's great!)
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Summary: All I can say is you have got to read this book.
Review: I would most definitely recommend The Simple Truth by David Baldacci to any reader. This book is full of suspense, drama, and everything else one might want out of a book. It is an entertaining read that is full of cliff hangers, and twists of plot that read you at the edge of your seat and make you want to read more. This legal thriller is entertaining and it is different from any other on the shelf today. It is the story of Rufus Harms, a convicted murderer and his quest to clear his name. But how can he when he did actually convict the murder? This story tells of corruption, deceit, murder in the Supreme Court, and the United States Army. It breaks the mold set by the typical thriller today in a powerful way. A real page-turner, this book thrusts you to the edge of your seat from page one and keeps you there until the very end. David Baldacci illustrates the horrors of life in a military prison, and how treachery can overrun even the most powerful military force in the world in an outstanding and terrifying fashion. This story is definitely a worthwhile read. The plot of this story is full of twists and turns that can only be fully understood if you read this book. I personally enjoyed reading this book. It was entertaining and fun to read. I would definitely recommend this story to anyone because it holds some of the best qualities in a book. I personally enjoyed everything about this book, and I sincerely believe that anyone who loves a good book will too.
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Summary: Who Edited this Book?
Review: Grisham Light. While this book is a page turner it is one of the more poorly written books I have ever read. It is difficult to believe that an editor reviewed the text and "passed" on the product. The plot has potential and it will keep your interest, but some Superman comics can keep your interest as well.
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Summary: Well, not bad...
Review: I was initially put off by the book because of its boring start. In fact, it took me a whole week of scattered reading before I finally got hooked to the book.This book has a very slow takeoff, but once its up, it does a great job. In fact, once I got past the boring parts, I actually spent nearly 4 hours of non-stop reading in a day. Then again, some of the characters act a little strangely. Some a little exagerated, like the book was made for the movies. Still, I would have given it 5-stars, if not for the lousy starting.
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