The Winner

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Summary: Holds the reader's attention
Review: This novel is about manipulating the lottery.

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Summary: FANTASTIC!!!
Review: From the moment I turned the first page, I was hooked. I couldn't put it down. The characters and prose were so brilliantly drawn. I could see every moment, every breathtaking turn. A marvelous book and an entertaining read!

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Summary: Terrific Read!
Review: I found The Winner just as enjoyable as Absolute Power - maybe even better. The characters were well thought out, the plot was original and intriguing, and the prose was vintage Baldacci. I thought he took a step back with Total Control, but he's definitely rebounded here. I can't wait to read The Simple Truth.

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Summary: Hard to put down!
Review: This is the first Baldacci book I've read. I finished reading this book in 5 days and enjoyed it thoroughly from the first page to the last. I've bought Total Control, Absolute Power and The Simple Truth and can't wait to finish reading all three.

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Summary: "Predictable" suspense thriller
Review: Aside from the the villian dressing up (and cross dressing), this was a tried and tested and tired story line - beautiful and feisty heroine, hunky hero with a shady past (that just happens conveniently to be in the FBI) and crafty crimminal who is too clever for his own good (much like the master crimminals in the James Bond series). The overall idea of rigging a lottery is a good one for a thriller but the story line and the relationships and histories of the characters were so contrived and convenient that it made for predictable reading.

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Summary: This book needs to be told on the Big Screen.
Review: I picked up the book and by the days end I had the first half read. It was over 4 months before I picked it back up.(I thought I'd loss the book!) I found it under my car seat and took it into work with me. I was almost fired, because I spent the entire day reading the second half. Couldn't put it down. If my boss did give me a choice to leave or stop reading. Well, I'd be reading another David Baldacci novel in the unemployement line. LuAnn Tyler sould be brought to life on the big screen. I pictured Nave Campbell as LuAnn. A friend of mine said a Baldwin could easily be Riggs. To be honest I don't have a clue who would be great enough to tackle the creepy role of Jackson. Keep up the good work.

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Summary: Kept me interested throughout entire story
Review: This is the best book I've read in a while. If you are in the mood for some excitement without having to think too much about what's going on, give this a try. It kept my attention from beginning to end. I would recommend it in a second. Just because it isn't as intellectually stimulating as Shakespeare certainly doesn't mean that it was a disappointment. It was written to entertain and it did just that!

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Summary: Entertaining and amusing
Review: After reading the review at the top of the page from Kirkus Reviews, I just had to write. Whomever wrote that review really needs to reread the book (and carefully!) because he or she got the plot all wrong. Charlie is NOT the executioner, doesn't see wedding bells, nor does he follow LuAnn to Sweden. He accompanies her, at her request! I cannot believe Amazon.com would post such an inaccurate, poorly-researched review. I'm disappointed.

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Summary: A very good book!
Review: I enjoyed this book a great deal. After reading Baldacci's previous 2 books I couldn't help but pick this one up too. LuAnn, the main character, is a remarkable person. Not only is she strong in her morals, but she can kick *** when it comes right down to it. I've read a few reviews complaining that she is too good to be true. Um, isn't this supposed to be fiction? I personally like a little drama. The way she takes care of herself and the people around her is fantastic. Overall, a very good book. I would recommend it to anyone.

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Summary: Good fantasy story
Review: I enjoyed this book, the story kept you hanging on until the end