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Summary: Prophetic DeMille
Review: One has to wonder if author Nelson Demille can see into the future with "The Lion's Game." A terrorist from the Middle East infiltrating the United States to eke out revenge for American led attacks on his homeland. Sounds vaguely familiar to the events of September 11--doesn't it?... Demille has such a wonderful writing style; it's as if he were engaging the reader in a conversation. The wise-cracking John Corey is a great character and perfect foil for the villain of this story. "The Lion's Game" is one of Demille's best and offers some insight into the psyche of Middle Eastern terrorism.
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Summary: And..................
Review: I read this book based on rave reviews from friends and family. Sorry to be negative but after somewhat enjoying two thirds of the book I found myself counting pages at the end wondering how the author was going finish off the book. As page after page turned I thought this has got to be one frantic ending until it fizzled out in front of me all the time screaming sequel!!!! I have been reading non fiction as of late and was thrlled I might have stumbled onto a new fiction writer I could enjoy and back track through his other novels once finished. Instead I was left with alot of promise unrealized. I suppose I will pick up another as there has to be some reason for his popularity but hope they end more definitively than this.
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Summary: Marvelous!
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book for many reasons. It included a balanced mix of action, suspense, wit, and even romance. DeMille is an incredibly talented writer, and I think his depiction of John Corey is fantastic. A long book that is so easy to read, thanks to the intriguing plot and quick dialogue. A detailed account of Khalil really gave me a new perception on what jihad really is. I bought this book when it first came out and never had the chance to read it...I'm very sorry about that, given the recent terrorist attacks. I haven't read a DeMille novel that I didn't like, and I can't wait to sink my teeth into another! Overall, very enjoyable and worthwhile!
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Summary: Readable, but not good enough to be great.
Review: A thick book but John Corey in this one was just like a shameless politician doing a lot of lip services except the very beginning and the very last couple of chapters. He's never in action in between but only performed a wisecracking guessing game. The real main character this time seemed to be shifted by the author from John to Asad K---, a role that I couldn't care less. Also, the time lapse between the killer and the wisecracker seemed not to be overlapped correctly. Nelson used about 90% of our reading time to describe how the Lybian Asad to premeditated killing those 8 members. What really interested me is that Nelson seemed to be able to predict the coming disaster of terrorists attacks targetting the World Trade Center 3 years earlier. That's quite amazing even Tom Clancy could not achieve. But anyway, Nelson should have watched more "Discover" Channel or Public TV channel to realize one BIG MISTAKE that he made in this novel, i.e., the male lion rarely doing the huntings and killings. It's the job of the female lioness, like wife #1, wife #2, sometimes even with wife #3 doing the huntings and killings. The arrogant Male Lion, well, usually just snoozing off the whole day until his miserable slaving workingclass females bring back the games for him to chow. All the LION has to do is, well, you know, giving pleasure to those females and making babies. Therefore, don't you think that I don't know what a real lion's game is. So, no cigar this time, amigo.
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Summary: DeMille fans should think twice about The Lion's Game
Review: A long-time fan of DeMille, I was disenchanted with his 2000 work "The Lion's Game." While Asad Khalil is an engaging villian, and John Corey's sarcasm and wit keeps the story light, this story pales in comparison to his other works. The story moves slowly and without much creativity. While it certainly is timely in its coverage of Mideast terrorism, it fails to weave the same intricate plot as DeMille did in, for example, "The Gold Coast." Without question, John Corey is no John Sutter! For DeMille fans, this, as all his books are, will be an interesting read. But I think you'll find yourself disappointed with the novel, ultimately thirsting for something more.
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Summary: Good story, annoying writing style
Review: The only thing more annoying than the main character, John Corey, trying to be funny ALL the time, was the fact it was written in first-person through him. It seemed as though the author was trying to live his dream of being a comedian through this character. The following paragraphs were then always started with "Anyway," - even more annoying, but I'll blame that on a poor editor. It's a good story if the little things don't get to you. It's especially chilling and educational because of 9/11.
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Summary: The best story!
Review: This was my introduction to Nelson Demille. I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I was reading it on 9/11 and it helped me understand the mind-set of people who want to hurt our country. I don't think you will be disappointed.
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Summary: Great Story!
Review: I was reading this book on 9/11. It helped me understand
the mindset of the people who want to hurt our country. This
is a great story, exciting and full of suspense and humor.
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Summary: Relevant to 9/11 terrorism
Review: I read this book well before 9/11. . .and when that fateful morning occurred, my mind immediately flashed back to the characters in this novel. It is frightening to realize how our freedoms can actually help terrorists hide in this country. Everyone should read this book. We need to be more aware of our surroundings and be more observant of people on a daily basis. Nelson De Mille is my favorite author--his books are always page turners. "Lions Game" is a remarkable book and the story is compelling.
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Summary: tedious, numbing
Review: This book must have been written under pressure to complete a contract DeMille had with the publisher.
The pages are good for mattress or pillow stuffing.
The character puts on his left sock, then his right sock, then his shirt, then tie. Why can't he simply get dressed? And Corey's attitude gets stale after about 200 pages.
It seems he is the only character that has any brains or good ideas - I don't think so.
I would have given the book no stars if that was an option. One star because the book does a good job explaining what a "jihad" is.
Try "Shadow over Babylon" or "Point of Impact" for assassination thrillers. Both are lay HUGE shadows over this fodder.
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