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Summary: Keep Reading ... definitely worth the ending.
Review: At first the book seems difficult to really get into but once you start you have difficulty stopping. The ending will shock you and intrigue you, enough to wish you could write like David Baldacci.
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Summary: Very disappointing
Review: I read and loved "Total Control" and "The Winner" and also enjoyed the movie "Absolute Power". I couldn't wait to read this book. But after slogging through the first 50 or so pages not just once but twice and failing to enjoy it or keep the characters straight, I finally gave up. Hopefully his next novel will be better.
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Summary: Suspense
Review: This was my first read of David Baldacci and I will be back for his next 'Saving Faith. I couldn't wait to turn the next page to see what layed ahead. As good as it gets without a doubt. Tom.
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Summary: good but not great
Review: This is a good book by Baldacci but not quite as strong as Total Control or Absolute Power.It tends to have way too much sappy seriousness that is repeated throughout.It just seems that many of the thoughts of the main character have been used in other books.But the story was good.Strangely similar to Green Mile.Would probably make a good movie.I read this and Personal Injuries by Turow over my holiday vacation.The latter was far superior.
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Summary: Totally Disappointing
Review: I was looking forward to reading another David Balducci book after being introduced to "The Winner" and enjoying it immensely. However, Mr Balducci has sorely disappointed me. This book was slow, boring and hardly worth the effort. I found that the concept of the storyline was intriguing but the story just didn't evolve and pull you in... Also there were too many characters floating around and the story just dragged right until the very end. Sorry, I would give this book the big thumbs down!
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Summary: An Excellent page-turner
Review: The Simple Truth is simply an impressive novel without a doubt. Not only is the plot believable and exciting, but the characters are extremely well developed--their inhibitons are well documented. Its one of those books that you can lose sleep over--I never wanted to put it down. What kind of crack were the people who rated this book negatively on? I sure wonder, because it is a book that is definitely comparable to some of Grisham's works. I highly recommend this book to anyone who appreciates a good story.
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Summary: Introduction to Baldacci--Awesome
Review: This was my first experience reading David Baldacci's work. I must say, an avid Grisham reader has just found another author to enjoy. I could visualize the enitre book which is a sign of great work.
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Summary: A disappointment
Review: I really enjoyed Mr. Baldacci's previous books and was excited to read this one. I even recommended it to my book club. Unfortunately I was thoroughly disappointed. There was so much fluff in this book I couldn't stand it. Why does every author feel compelled to include some sort of romantic subplot in their books? I think the idea behind the story was good, although not very original. I am embarrassed to have recommended this book to others.
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Summary: The Simple Truth is simply AWESOME!
Review: This was the first Baldacci book I have ever read and I can't wait to read his others. From the get go I was just takin in by Rufus Harms and his unfortunate predicament. You are rooting for him the entire story because you see all the misfortune happening all around. Baldacci will grab you from the beginning and leave you guessing and wondering who is behind this man's eternal incarceration. I really love how Baldacci also takes us, the reader, into the Supreme Court and show us how the justices use current issues to either change or make precidence. This book is a gripper and one could only hope for more. Bravo Mr. Balddacci!
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Summary: Another trip down the hill
Review: Let's be honest, Baldacci has been going downhill since the Winner. That book was a disappointment and The Simple Truth was a continuation of his spiral in to the abyss of the cookie cutter, money making rush to turn out something - no matter how poor the product. I could not finish this book. I put it down and returned to it two weeks later and found that it had not improved with time. Please, David, go back to the style that produced Absolute Power and Total Control. Put some thought into your plot, add a few twist and turns and dazzle us again.
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