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Summary: Disappointing rehash
Review: After having read all the previous Mrs. Pollifax books I had been looking forward to reading this one, but found it rather disappointing. While the plot sounds like that of the other books the execution of the story is not up to the usual standard. It lacks the potential to identify with the characters, and even worse Mrs. Pollifax and Farell are both fairly flat characters. The new characters (Amanda and Joe) are a bit more lively, but still two dimensional. And the usual bunch of minor characters that give the other books their liveliness are either missing or just make a perfunctionary appearance. This book reads like a draft for the story before the characters get fully developed. Not a bad bad read, but not really worth buying.
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Summary: The Truly Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax
Review: As a long-time fan of Mrs. Pollifax, I ordered"Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled" as soon as I saw it was available,and anxiously waited for my wife to finish it so I would have mychance. Perhaps I should have waited longer.All of the Mrs. Pollifax novels are light and fun reading. All but the latest are filled with interesting, well-developed characters and unexpected plot twists. Mrs. Pollifax did not succeed due to her charm, wit, and skill with interpersonal relationships. She succeeded instead due to standard plot tricks and unimaginative bad guys. I highly recommend all the earlier Mrs. Pollifax novels. The characters develop sequentially through the the series. It is very unfortunate to see this trend stop. END
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Summary: A completely satisfying audiobook presentation.
Review: Dorothy Gilman's Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled won't disappoint in abridged audio form: Sharon Williams provides a memorable reading of this story of an elderly American's involvements in the Middle East espionage world.
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Summary: MRS POLIFAX UNVEILED
Review: EMILY POLIFAX IS A TRUE ROLE MODEL FOR ALL OVER THE HILL WIDOWS WHO ARE BORED WITH THE EVERYDAY MUNDANE DAILY LIVES I CAN LIVE MY DREAMS OF ADVENTURE THRU ALL OF HER ADVENTURES. FROM HER FIRST TRIP TO MEXICO TO THIS LATEST EXCAPADE. DOROTHY GILLMAN IS ONE WRITER THAT I WILL BUY HER BOOKS WITHOUT READING AN REVIEW. EMILY CAN ADJUST TO ANY SITUATION AND COME OUT AHEAD WITHOUT ANY JAMES BOND GIMMICKS. IN FACT SHE IS MORE BELIEVABLE THAN ANY OF OUR OTHER SPY'S. WHY DONT THEY MAKE MOVIES OF HER BOOKS?
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Summary: Fans Of Mrs. P will love this book
Review: Emily Pollifax looks like everyone's harmless maiden aunt, but in reality, she is one of the CIA's top operatives. The resourceful Mrs. Pollifax has risked her life many times while on assignment for her country. Mrs. Pollifax teams up with freelancer John Farrell on an investigation into the disappearance of Amanda Pym in Syria. Ms. Pym was a fifteen-minute media superstar when she allegedly stopped an airplane hijacking from succeeding. Witnesses last saw Amanda enter a vehicle that waited for her at the Damascus Airport. Farrell and Mrs. Pollifax land in Syria where the government places a tail on the duo. However, they quickly elude their shadow in order to obtain information that provides them with the first clue in their hunt. They soon enter the Syrian Desert where they meet American archeologist Joe Fleming. Joining the two operatives on their quest, Joe and the two spies seek an elusive individual who seems to be undergoing a rigorous training for a mission that has world implications. Mrs. Pollifax is the international equivalent of Jessica Fletcher. Her latest adventure, MRS. POLLIFAX UNVEILED is filled with warmth and wit that will send readers to seek previous novels in the series. The lead protagonist thrives on adventure and action yet retains calmness during the dangerous storms she encounters. Farrell retains his enigmatic personality that keeps fans wondering about him. The story line flows smoother than silk while keeping the audience's attention from start to finish. Although this is a long running series, Dorothy Gillman keeps her tale and its characters as fresh as if they are making their debut. This ability is why readers will want another novel starring Mrs. Pollifax and Farrell. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Another Great Mrs. Polifax
Review: I always enjoy books in the Mrs. Polifax series and this is no exception. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this latest book from Dorothy Gilmam. I highly recommend it to any mystery readers who enjoy novels about both espianoge and mystery, with travel too!
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Summary: Exotic setting for a predictable mystery plot
Review: I am only half way through the book but find it easy to read and interesting because of the location, its politics, and the places of interest to visitors. Mrs. Polifax is light reading, an unlikely CIA operative, but suspend belief and take the journey.
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Summary: A bit dull, but entertaining enough!
Review: I couldn't wait for this book to come out, as I have loved reading Mrs. Pollifax books in the past, but this one seemed dull and uneventful compared to the others. The story never seemed to pick up and didn't have the delightful descriptions of the country that the other books have had. There were no real surprises or plot twists, and I am getting kind of sick of Farrell, even though I like the character, he's in too many of the books. I love her books set in the Middle East, but this one was basically the same geography as the last Mrs. Pollifax book (which was set in Jordan - Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled is set in Syria). Not to mention, having Mrs. Pollifax once again disguised as a native on a bus (also in The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax) was a bit weak. I was really disappointed in this book, compared to the others in the series, but since I do like the characters and the plot wasn't terrible, it was still entertaining. By the way, if anyone likes listening to audio books, Recorded Books, Inc. has brilliant recordings of all the Mrs. Pollifax novels. The narration is excellent. They have a website at recordedbooks.com or get one at your library!
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Summary: A bit dull, but entertaining enough!
Review: I couldn't wait for this book to come out, as I have loved reading Mrs. Pollifax books in the past, but this one seemed dull and uneventful compared to the others. The story never seemed to pick up and didn't have the delightful descriptions of the country that the other books have had. There were no real surprises or plot twists, and I am getting kind of sick of Farrell, even though I like the character, he's in too many of the books. I love her books set in the Middle East, but this one was basically the same geography as the last Mrs. Pollifax book (which was set in Jordan - Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled is set in Syria). Not to mention, having Mrs. Pollifax once again disguised as a native on a bus (also in The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax) was a bit weak. I was really disappointed in this book, compared to the others in the series, but since I do like the characters and the plot wasn't terrible, it was still entertaining. By the way, if anyone likes listening to audio books, Recorded Books, Inc. has brilliant recordings of all the Mrs. Pollifax novels. The narration is excellent. They have a website at recordedbooks.com or get one at your library!
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Summary: Could have been better....
Review: I have read all of the Mrs. Pollifax books. This one just seemed more of the same "formula" writing. It almost seemed as if I could sense Ms. Gilman's tiring of this character. I was ready for a new location (enough of the middle east already!), complex and interesting plot with lots of interesting characters....this book seemed to fall short on all counts. I certainly hope the author has another great one to pull out of her pocket....
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