The Lion's Game

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Summary: Another hit by Demille
Review: I have read several of Demille's books - Charm School, Plum Island, Gold Coast, Word of Honor. I really love the work of this author! I especially liked that The Lion's Game had the same character as in Plum Island. If you haven't read Plum Island, you can still follow with no problems. I loved The Lion Game because it was intriguing, suspensful and funny! I laughed out loud several times - the love scene was just great! I highly recommend this book

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Summary: The book's popularity is a sad commentary about its readers
Review: With this book, Demille seems to be following in the steps of Jack Higgins and Robert Parker in losing the skill to write a well plotted book with interesting characters. There seems to be a pattern followed by these authors. They produce best sellers at the top of their writing careers and then lose their story telling skills but continue to produce books merely for the sake of having a publisher trade on their past books. They remind me of the sad cases of professional atheletes who have lost their past skills, but persist in continuing to play as poor imitations of themselves in their better days. If Demille cannot to do better at this point than produce this sort of story with gratuitous and unneccesary violence amid too many pages of background with unreal and uninteresting characters then he should gracefully retire. The real sad commentary is that many readers think this sort of book is "great" or contains a "compelling plot."

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Summary: I Feel A Sequel Coming On ...
Review: Demille's extra-ordinary attention to fact and realistic detail make "The Lions Game" another in his run of fabulous new-world order, post-cold war epics. Much like "The Rivers of Babylon", the story unfolds around a world of aviation , connecting many readers to a familiar reality in a loss of control, surrendering themselves to unknown people in the cockpit. Again, like "The Charm School", the story weaves the reader through the eyes of a different reality, back and

forth from Asad Khalil's Islamic fundamentalist view of the world, to John Corey's cynical view coming from the world of the NYPD.

The story is well scripted and I enjoyed the ping- pong effect of spending time with the hunter and the hunted, never really knowing which was which, and who was who.

Strong, strong story line that kept me up until 3:00 am on several nights, up until the denouement in which it is clear that Demille intends to recycle some of these characters in at least one more sequel to the saga of Mr. Corey. From "Plum Island" to "The Lion's Game", clearly this dynamic set of characters is scheduled to meet again in what should be a thriller taking place in, I would guess, northern Africa and central Europe. Hurry up with installment 3, Mr. DeMille!

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Summary: HE'S THE KING!
Review: DeMille is my favorite writer. I was waiting for his next book about 5 min. after finishing his last one, Plum Island. Plum Island is my favorite novel of all time. When i was found out that this was a sequel needless to say i was bouncing. This was a great book my only complaint is not enough of my favorite character John Corey. He is in it but i got spoiled reading Plum where he is in every page. If you liked Plum READ THIS. It is great to see him back in action.

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Summary: John Corey is here to stay.
Review: John Corey is the best thing that has happen to mistery fiction since the early Spencer, but more witty, funny and human than Spencer. I am looking forward for Mr. DeMille's next Corey's book. Nelson DeMille is a master story teller and a master of dialogue, and the research that he does for his books..! Just to think of it makes me tire! Then again, the final product is a masterpiece. You don't want to miss this one, neither "Plum Island", where he introduced his new hero, John Corey.

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Summary: More Demille, Please!
Review: Every time I have the opportunity to pick up a Demille novel I do so, and I consistently find myself devouring the book and laughing discreetly on the commuter bus. This newest offering is vintage Demille - cleverly written with memorable characters and a compelling plot. Can't wait for his next!

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Summary: demille typically brilliant
Review: You gotta love John Corey.This book should permanently stay on your shelf as sort of an encyclopedia of comeback wisecracks.Just as good as Plum Island. One of the greatest scenes of all time is when Corey is on the phone with Asad during their "negotiations." Long live Demille.He's the man when you're on a vacation and all you want to do is relax in the sun.

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Summary: not bad at all
Review: This was the first DeMille book I've read, so I can't comment on its relative quality against his other works. Aside from suffering from somewhat of an identity crisis, the book was full of colorful characters and interesting plot lines. The believability of these was, at times, suspect, but hey: it's a book. And a very good one! The seeming let down at the end, could leave a sour taste in the mouth, but it also leaves the door open for a sequel.

The identity crises develops from the "fish out of water" scenario of John Corey working with the dreaded "Feds". At times DeMille gives us a perfect picture of the stereotypical (but entertaining) NYPD scene, complete with jokes and other colorful language. Then the story spirals into what I think is the best part of the book. The sections dealing with Kalil, both his present mission and his personal past, rate up there with the intrigue and international criminals of Higgins and Clancy. The mass murder to start off the book is no less shocking than Clancy's jaded Japanese captain crashing his plane into the Capitol Building. An Kalil is just getting started. Then we return back to John and his new "friend" Kate, both trying to figure out what is going on.

In all the book should satisfy readers who enjoy both the international-techno-terrorist-thrillers and the straight forward police-crime-stories. It is a lengthy read, so be prepared. Not a bad book, not at all!

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Summary: Loved it!
Review: I know I'm reading a great book when I can't sleep, can't eat and can't work...just have to finish it! And then of course there's the disappointment when it does finish. The Lion's Game was absolutely great, I love John Corey's wiseass attitude, and the very believable Asad Khalil was terrifying. The technique of alternating chapters between the point of views of John and 'The Lion' was very effective and kept up the interest factor. It's a rare combination to have a thriller to which you can laugh out loud whilst sweating with anticipation! I was happy with the ending that leaves it wide open for another appearance of these two fascinating characters. Bring it on!

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Summary: Better than the last few novels
Review: I was pleasantly surprised how much I like this book. I disliked Plum Island so much and when I heard that John Corey was the main character, I was reluctant to read it. However,I couldn't put it down. I was disappointed in the ending as I read for 600+ pages to have it end so suddenly. No closure. Also, I found it implausible that John Corey would commit himself to a permanent relationship so quickly.