Rating: 
Summary: Now I can finally get some sleep!
Review: The Lion's Game was one of Demille's best! It is truly one of those books that you cannot stop reading, despite it being 1:00 am, you have to work in the morning, and your husband is pleading with you to "PUT DOWN THAT BOOK SO I CAN SLEEP!" (okay, just one more chapter...) It has a great plot that is fast moving and keeps you guessing. I am just wondering how long I have to wait for the next Demille novel (please let the main character be John Corey; I just love him!). Now if I could just get my husband to put the book down...
Rating:
Summary: John Corey is BACK!
Review: I have been waiting for this ever since i finished Plum Island. It has been well worth the wait. It is great to see John Corey back in action making wise cracks and dodging bullets. Any fan of Nelson DeMille should read this book. I particulary liked his references to his other books and even going far as mentioning the GENERALS DAUGHTER movie which i loved. I must read!
Rating: 
Summary: Entertaining, if flawed.
Review: First time for me with Mr. Demille, and I found his style refreshing. Tom Clancy, Robert Ludlum, John LeCarre, Dale Brown, and Stephen Coonts, to name a few, have all brought readers memorable tales through their books.Sustaining a reader's interest for 677 pages is not easily done, and Mr. Demille managed this without my ever wondering will this ever end. The part I was unprepared for was the humor in the book. I have read a number of books in this genre, and I do not ever remember laughing out loud, and nearly to the level of pain from some of the dialogue of John and Kate. Fair warning, the humor is not politically correct. If you can laugh at Irish jokes with a last name like mine, or Polish, and Italian to mention a few, the book will have you gasping for air at times. If on the other hand you are a Muslim, and Arab, don't touch this book for it will offend. This was one of two problems I had with the book. I believe politically correct-speak is nonsense. Well before this spin-doctor speech invaded our language, the area was already covered by one word, and that was and is respect. I am not claiming it was practiced enough, but when implemented without malice, describing someone as short was not a pejorative, "vertically challenged" is a mockery of language. I do think Mr. Demille went a bit far with the comments about the religion of Muslims, Arab culture etc. I also believe he was aware of this as he tried to be sensitive to it, with attempts along the way to describe some misconceptions about The Muslim Faith and it's customs/culture. While John constantly spews out ethnic slurs, the terrorist's speech is almost benign by comparison, not his actions, his speech. This is a well-crafted tale that did not need to reinforce stereotypes, to be a great read. And no I don't believe Mr. Demille should change his writing style to suit me, however I do believe it is a valid observation. Problem number two was the ending. It has been referred to by other reviews as weak, I would agree. In addition it was so vague, that if read carefully there are several endings that are plausible. And unless I know before I buy a book, I expect the whole story. If you are that good of a writer, whether or not the situations will carry themselves into the future should be of no concern. Mr. Demille certainly has a history of success. Sorry, one more complaint. Why is this book, as well as others, becoming like the movies? Can a book be written without product endorsements? And if an author wants to destroy the fictional world he has brought you into, having the main character review a movie of a previous novel by the author is absurd. But I did enjoy the tale, well paced, crafted, and a great female co-star.
Rating:
Summary: As Epic As The Author's Name
Review: This is one of the great ones! Longer than usual for this genre, and not an unnecessary word. You won't put it down. In the past I have been a bit lukewarm about DeMille, but no longer. An absolutely FABULOUS read!
Rating:
Summary: Don't read reviews or blurbs - Read the book
Review: The best way to read a book by Nelson DeMille is to avoid all reviews or blurbs or anything that will give you even the slightest idea of the plot. After a series of excellent books he has earned my trust. Therefore when I saw he had a new book out I bought it without knowing a thing about it. Lucky for me it wasn't a diet book. And even more lucky for me, every element of the plot came as a complete surprise (and what could be better when reading a thriller?) Even better, take a day off from work, take the phone off the hook and spend the day with a swell book. I was up until 2AM and I don't regret it. The book is funny, exciting, and thought provoking. But I won't say more since virtually everything else would spoil the many surprises in the book.
Rating: 
Summary: NOT HIS BEST
Review: As a big fan of Demille I anxiously awaited The Lions Game and was very disappointed. It is a very interesting story line that gets bogged down in the middle and ends very weakly. It is a long trip to a less than satisfying destination.
Rating:
Summary: DeMille is the best!
Review: Wow! I've just spent the last 24 hours with the murderous Libyan terrorist Asad "The Lion" Khalil as he wreaks havoc throughout the United States, and with my favorite fictional detective John Corey, as he works to stop Khalil. What a trip! Mr. DeMille's writing is so vivid, it's like verbal virtual reality. I was immediately drawn into the story, and the characters, and read this book in one day. If you're a thriller fan and you've never read DeMille - what are you waiting for, go buy this book! - and if you're a DeMille fan, well, the same goes for you! I really loved the character of John Corey in the book Plum Island and I am thrilled to have him back. I'm hoping that he will become Mr. DeMille's "Jack Ryan" and that we'll be seeing Detective Corey again (and again). I will confess to being a LITTLE disappointed in the ending, although it did contain a satisfying twist. I'm looking forward to Mr. DeMille's next book, and in the meantime i'm going to read The Lion's Game again. Great!
Rating:
Summary: His best yet!
Review: I've read them all, and this is DeMille's best yet. His use of humor was superb. Great repartee throughout. The characterization was so fantastic I almost forgot to mention the excellent plot. I strongly recommend this book. It begs for a sequel, and I'm ready! I'd also appreciate any recommendations from other readers who loved this book...
Rating:
Summary: TOO ENGROSSING FOR MY OWN GOOD!
Review: Today is Tuesday, I bought the book Monday. I have not had a good night's sleep in the last 2 days. Oh well. That's OK - I love this book - It's way up there with Charm Scholl, my all time favorite Nelson story. It's got everything I look for in a fast paced detective - spy - murder mystery - story. A really good bad guy, a somewhat bad good guy, a little romance (female reader reviewing here) lots, and lot's of action, a little geography, a little history, a just all around good story. It's a bit heavy for the subway, so it looks like I'll be spending a few other sleepless nights reading!
Rating:
Summary: one of demille's best
Review: this is one of demille's best books since the charm school. great plot and characters. also some good inside jokes regarding his other books. for a change this sequel is much better than plum island. well worth the money.
|
