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Summary: Different writing from Ludlum
Review: This is an excellent book, but probably not what you're expecting if you read a lot of Ludlum, unless you've read the Road to Gandolfo. It is a farcical book which I would not want to spoil for you. The many characters in the book are well developed, and as a whole the book is a good entertaining read. I recommend it for anyone who is looking for something different.
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Summary: An Unoffensive Spoof of America's Leadership
Review: This is the author's second comic adventure featuring Gen. MacKenzie Hawkins and his unwilling legal sidekick, Sam Deveraux. I don't really believe that the top officials of our Government are a pack of squabbling self-aggrandizing crooks, but if you're occasionally tempted to think poorly of our leaders, you might be in the mood for Ludlum's tale. Gen. Hawkins has engineered a petition to the Supreme Court seeking enforcement of a forgotten treaty ceding much of Nebraska to a minor tribe of Native Americans, which he legally represents. Since the real estate in question includes SAC command, and rumors from the high court portend an unbiased hearing, certain leaders see national security hanging in the balance. Is Hawkins just righting old wrongs, or what is he up to? Ludlum sustains the humor throughout a rather long book. He does have a bit to say about where Native Americans fit in, but the story and its characters are so extreme, that taking him seriously is quite optional.
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Summary: An Unoffensive Spoof of America's Leadership
Review: This is the author's second comic adventure featuring Gen. MacKenzie Hawkins and his unwilling legal sidekick, Sam Deveraux. I don't really believe that the top officials of our Government are a pack of squabbling self-aggrandizing crooks, but if you're occasionally tempted to think poorly of our leaders, you might be in the mood for Ludlum's tale. Gen. Hawkins has engineered a petition to the Supreme Court seeking enforcement of a forgotten treaty ceding much of Nebraska to a minor tribe of Native Americans, which he legally represents. Since the real estate in question includes SAC command, and rumors from the high court portend an unbiased hearing, certain leaders see national security hanging in the balance. Is Hawkins just righting old wrongs, or what is he up to? Ludlum sustains the humor throughout a rather long book. He does have a bit to say about where Native Americans fit in, but the story and its characters are so extreme, that taking him seriously is quite optional.
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Summary: A different kind of Ludlum
Review: This is the fifth book I've read by the author who is a legend in the spy thriller genre. Though formulaic at times, his books always entertain me. When I discovered that Mr. Ludlum had tried his hand at humor, I had to give it a read.The Road to Omaha is a scathing satire about the American government. Ludlum pulls no punches when it comes to what he thinks about our government, corruption and bureaucratic nonsense. And I wouldn't have suspected it, but Ludlum can indeed be funny. However, alot of his humor is childish, slapstick, back and forth dialogue that no one would ever engage in. His humor is also politically incorrect, so if you are sensitive about that, please take note. At least he is an equal opportunity offender. He touches upon every overused stereotype there is. I wanted to like this book, but the characters are shallow, and it seems to try way too hard to be funny. But I loved the creativity Ludlum showed. The plot is definitely unique and the characters are quite memorable. So in conclusion, this book had all the elements to be great, but didn't quite pull it all together.
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Summary: Poorly written attempt from a fine author
Review: Usually a terrific author, Ludlum makes it clear that he should leave comedy to those that write comedy. The attempts at humor are so stretched that they loose any chance of being funny. Finishing the book was challenging. Ludlum should be embarrassed by his effort.
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Summary: Prepare yourself well
Review: Yes, this book is hilarious too. Ludlum does it again! Sam is still completely incompetent at anything but law and the Hawk is still ridiculously a genius. You can't help but feel for Sam, and the added characters of Aaron Pinkus and Sam's mom are just wonderfully done! This is one that can't be missed! Read it.
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