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Summary: John Roos has a lot in common with Ayn Rand
Review: Ayn Rand fans (of wich I am one) will love this book. Most people will say this book is about guns or the "gun culture", that is really only half true. In this book which mixes historical fact with fictional Characters, guns are the vechicle with which John Ross details the loss of our freedoms and constitional rights. This book while engaging and thought, provoking like any Ayn Rand novel, suffers from the some of the same weakness' as an any Ayn Rand novel. It is a massive tome at over 800 pages (large pages at that) Like many Ayn Rand novels it at times falls into overly formulaic dialog. such as when Henry Bowman, the main Chareter, is discussing polotics and current events with a fried who had been in Africa for twenty years and his friend is clueless as to the changes in America during that time. Apparently the friend hadn't read a good newspaper, wacthed TV news or phoned home in that twenty years. Must of all it suffers from one of the biggest Any Rand flaws of all and that is it has, like most Ayn Rand novels, an overly simple and happy but not very beliveable ending. Definitly not a George Orwell type ending. Despite these flaws, "Unintended Consequences" is an exciting, thoughtful and mostly well written book that should be read by any freedom loving individual who has the time to read it's 800 pages. This book is well worth the invstment in time and money spent to purchase the book.
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Summary: This book is a wakeup call for America.
Review: I bought this book on the reccomendations on Amazon.com. I read all 800+ pages because it is simply a well written, well constructed book. Beyond the fine literary execution, this book teaches several lessons that the powers that be in 1776 America learned the hard way. When you push Americans too far . . . there will be a reaction. I don't advocate, and certainly do not wish for the events in this book to come true. But, reading this book chilled me into realizing that others may not feel the same way. If I could give this book six stars, I would.
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Summary: The Single Best Book I've Ever Read
Review: This book surpasses any other that I have ever read. This book should be read by every American citizen that wants to understand what the Constitition and the Bill of Rights mean. This book is not just about gun rights but about every right each citizen of this country has. This book is by far the best book i've ever read and YOU as a citizen of the best country in the world should read this book to fully grasp what this country was founded on-----undeniable fundemental rights!!!
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Summary: Only second to the Bible iteself
Review: Without a doubt, Unintended Consequences is the best novel I have ever read. This book is a must-read for freedom lovers everywhere.Thomas Jefferson asked: "Does the government fear us? Or do we fear the government? When the people fear the government, tyranny has found victory. The federal government is our servant, not our master." It is sad, but too many people value comfort, health, security, safety, and wealth over liberty. For the sake of our country, our freedom, and our children's freedom, we MUST not sit idle. History has taught us that we must eternally fight to maintain our God-given liberties, else the tyrants will have their way. Guaranteed. Ask yourself: How many hours a week do you devote to fighting for your freedom? 5 hours? 10 hours? None? Dayton, OH magcraft@erinet.com
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Summary: A virtual documentary when it comes to gov't abuses.
Review: This book is a must read. It weaves historical fact into a compelling story line. For the true gun enthusiast Ross's descriptions of shooting and shooting activities will enthrall you! For the non-gun enthusiast, these passages may become a little too descriptive, but they are great none the less. I encourage EVERYONE to read this book. However, I feel that it is an adult book and not meant for children.
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Summary: I hope to read more from John Ross
Review: This is a great book. The fact that it is a work of fiction should not cause the reader to assume none of the events within it are true. There are many victims of out and out abuse by the federal government who can attest to that. The book's chief drawback is its excessive length, but much of that is technical info that will certainly please any shooting enthusiast. I'd hate to lose that, as it is woven into the story with ease by an author who happens to be a firearms expert. This book also neatly debunks the myth that members of the "gun culture" are all right wingers, bible thumpers, and bumpkins. A good editor who could perhaps trim away some of the side plots and exhaustive character development, and John Ross's next novel could warrant five stars. And set the literary establishment that has tried to suppress this book on its ear. How about it John?
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Summary: The most important, and best book I've read in 10 years.
Review: I bought John Ross's book because I, like him, am concerned, no appalled by, the attacks on our freedom in America. That's why I bought the book. I read the whole book, all 800+ pages in two days because John Ross is a superb storyteller. Now, a few days after reading it, I am once again contemplating reading it again. It's the best book I've read in a decade.
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Summary: Great Book but ....
Review: John Ross did a great job with the facts and history associated with guns in America within his story. It started off somewhat slow but picked up speed quickly. The use of facts to set the tone of the story ran the gamut of happiness, to sadness, and ultimately to anger. This book is a fascinating walk through America's history of gun ownership with an ending that is too plausable to think about. The only drawback to this story is John Ross' seemingly fascination with sex. Using whores, to the rape of a male, to group sex. I would not allow my child to read this book because of what he put into the story and sadly, put this in unnecessarily. John Ross went beyond the need to "add" spice to a story that would have better without the additives. Hence, the reason for two stars. If he would have left most of the filth out of the book, I would give it 5 stars. It is too bad that John Ross did not realize that his story was good enough to stand on its own without the garbage.
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Summary: modern Atlas Shrugged
Review: Much like Ayn Rand's novel, but instead of the '50, it's the '90's's; instead of railroad owners, it's gun owners, and instead of fiction and parables, it includes real, factual events that are hard to ignore. Very powerful, and very important.
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Summary: An Extremely Important and well-written Novel.
Review: This is a truly amazing book that I had originally hesitated to buy. My original hesitation stemmed from the book's size and cost. The truth is that this book *is* extremely long, but not due to the author's lack of skill or editing, but rather due to the massive database of verifiable information he presents within the context of his fiction. The scope of this work is stunning, but also stunning is the fact that the book is filled with compelling characters and believable situations. I have learned a tremendous amount from the discussions of the American "gun culture," from the dissertations on the events surrounding existing firearms legislation, and from the perspective Mr. Ross gives seemingly disparate events. I am buying copies of this book for friends, I believe it is that important. The Second Amendment does not give us a privilege, rather it acknowledges an inherent right.
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