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Summary: Spell-Binding
Review: I've read many of DeMille's books. And like all of them, this is is face-paced, with excellent character development.Like another of his books, "Charm School," this story has cold war, spy theme. But one thing that is different is that the plot is based in New York, instead of Russia. And in this story there are double agents within CIA and KGB. With any novel, I always set out placing myself in the drama. DeMille makes it easy to be there. Your heart will race. You may even say a few, "Gotchas." And you will really be there amongst the drama, the spy life and the historical context.
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Summary: A Great Early Demille Book!
Review: In my opinion Nelson Demille is the best novelist around. This is one of his earlier works. It deals with the end of WWII, the OSS, the CIA, and the Russian Embassy on Long Island. It is a great read. Anyone looking for a novel that will keep them glued cover to cover will enjoy this work by Demille.
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Summary: Odyssey a great spy thriller
Review: Loved it. WAS very far-fetched and fits into the paranoia of the Russians by the U.S. during the 80's and the cold war. Liked the characters and liked how the plot came together. Different than his usual work but then again, all of DeMille's books are different and that's what makes him an interesting author.
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Summary: Is this for Real?
Review: Loved Plum Island and thought Up Country was a masterpiece on many levels, then couldn't believe The Talbot Odyssey was written by the same author. I suspect it is a parody, a spoof of a bad Robert Ludlum novel, and I think DeMille was pulling our legs when he inflicted this silly, overwrought item on his unsuspecting readers. Not even a glimpse of his wry humor this time...just wanted us to keep on suffering to the totally predictable end.
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Summary: If you like a good Spy Story, then
Review: Read the Talbot Odysse, great suspense story. Intrigue involving WW2 Spies & late 1980's CIA & KGB spoofs. One group is trying to destroy the good ole USA & one group is trying to save it. Who is doing the saving & who is trying to destroy? That is the story, very enjoyable.
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Summary: SCIENCE FICTION
Review: REMINDED ME OF A STEPHEN KING BOOK, WHERE THE 1ST HALF IS HALFWAY SANE & THE 2ND HALF GOES OFF ON A TANGENT THAT MAKE IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO FOLLOW. REDICULOUS BOOK.
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Summary: It could happen again...
Review: The fact is that what Demille(my favorite author) writes about in this novel could indeed happen again...just add the newest technology and you have a possible match. There will unfortunately always be those who would attempt to destroy what Americans have worked so long and so hard to establish. Few other authors can gain my attention as Nelson Demille can in most all of his books(except Mayday..which was written with another friend). If you want to escape into a world which existed only a few years ago(and could easily come around again) told to you in a way only Demille can do, then try The Talbot Odyssey. If you missed this one and liked his others this will not disappoint!
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Summary: A gripping action, spy thriller.
Review: The Talbot Odyssey is definitely a good read. It kept me turning the pages wanting more.
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Summary: The Best of Demille
Review: There is no doubt that The Talbot Odyssey is the best of all Demille's books in terms of sheer entertainment and a relentless pace that some others of his lack. The creatively staged finale and the numerous plot twists are some of the most thrilling in popular literature. If only someone would and could make a decent film version of this...
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Summary: Russian's, double agents, and an old man named Talbot
Review: This book is a good companion to Charm School, except this one is set on home turf (Long Island) and the threat is more imminent. The questions are what do the Russians have planned and who is on their side? DeMille has created a suspenseful thriller that keeps you guessing til the last chapter. The book starts off a little slow, but once you get into it, you won't want to put it down. As always, DeMille takes a lot of time establsihing character. Pay attention to all the clues, and maybe you'll figure out who you can trust.
Other good DeMille titles: Plum Island, Lion's Game, Charm School - my favorite.
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