The Pythagorean Solution

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Summary: Exciting and face-paced
Review: A very impressive first novel and the perfect summer read. Plot, characters, fabulous Aegean location, non-stop action, love interest, I don't see how it can miss as a movie; the screenplay writes itself. If this doesn't end up on the screen, the author needs to find himself a new agent. I like face-paced books, and this one is warp speed all the way. Hang on!

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Summary: A word of caution
Review: I received this book as a gift and so felt obliged to read it. I'm sorry that I did. The plot is both implausible and predictable (that's quite an acheivement, I guess.) The dialogue is unconvincing, and the characters are collections of cliches. Much of the violence is gratuitous, and the pseudo-psychology surrounding the concept of revenge is nonsense. The "solution" to the "riddle" is obvious from the moment it's mentioned, but it takes the characters (one with a doctorate from Oxford) most of the book to figure it out. Finally, the depiction of women (violence against the "good", demonization of the "evil") belongs to an era that deserves to be long gone. If you liked The da Vinci Code, save your money.

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Summary: Comments
Review: If you are an avid mystery reader, THE PYTHAGOREAN SOLUTION is a must!!! Its an adventure that will keep your interest from the first page to the last. Mr. Badal has the unique ability to transport his readers thru vivid mind-pictures into a land of exotic peoples and their culture. He weaves a great love for and knowledge of the Greek people and their history into a mystery spanning decades whose solution is to be found in the "Mind" of the distant past. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading Mr. Badal's next book due out in early 2004. -------- Norma Senn, a mystery buff from Albuquerque

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Summary: Comments
Review: If you are an avid mystery reader, THE PYTHAGOREAN SOLUTION is a must!!! Its an adventure that will keep your interest from the first page to the last. Mr. Badal has the unique ability to transport his readers thru vivid mind-pictures into a land of exotic peoples and their culture. He weaves a great love for and knowledge of the Greek people and their history into a mystery spanning decades whose solution is to be found in the "Mind" of the distant past. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading Mr. Badal's next book due out in early 2004. -------- Norma Senn, a mystery buff from Albuquerque

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Summary: a pillar of a thriller
Review: joe badal's the pythagorean solution is one of the best books i have read in a long time. it is well written so that the story moves right along without a lot of baggage--just a good story. the characters are well developed and the plot is easy to understand yet very believable, not like the da vinci thing which in convoluted much of the time. the pythagorean solution is very clever. also, there are no hidden clues and obscure facts that get revealed at the end; you are right there with the characters in a fast moving adventure thriller. i really liked this book. i wish genra authors would study badal's style.

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Summary: Non-stop Suspense in the Greek Isles
Review: Pythagorean Solution is a non-stop thrill ride set in modern day Greece. What I loved about this story is the main character is believeable, not some super human who I couldn't identify with. The story moves you along from one exciitng scene to the next - the story has everything! Lost gold, beautiful Aegean setting, humor, international intrigue, a love story, and a treasure hunt! For a first novel, Badal hit a home run; can't wait for his next thriller. I couldn't put the book down. Enjoy!

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Summary: Non-stop Suspense in the Greek Isles
Review: Pythagorean Solution is a non-stop thrill ride set in modern day Greece. What I loved about this story is the main character is believeable, not some super human who I couldn't identify with. The story moves you along from one exciitng scene to the next - the story has everything! Lost gold, beautiful Aegean setting, humor, international intrigue, a love story, and a treasure hunt! For a first novel, Badal hit a home run; can't wait for his next thriller. I couldn't put the book down. Enjoy!

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Summary: Outstanding
Review: The Pythagorean Solution was outstanding. The action is hard hitting, and the characters were well developed. Mr. Badal does a great job of creating villains in the story line that you love to hate.

The Pythagorean Solution will make a great movie some day. I look forward to Mr. Badal's next work.

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Summary: Great plot and setting
Review: This is a very fast moving book set in Greece. Very interesting plot and leaves the reader wondering about this historically based mystery. The author brings some wonderful details about life in Greece into the story that also add to the enjoyment of reading it.

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Summary: The Pythagorean Solution
Review: This is a very well written and descriptive novel. Obviously the author spent some time in Greece as the settings are quite picturesque by description. The plot is enjoyable. The book itself is easy and enjoyable reading. Perfect for an airline travel time burner.