The Project

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Summary: This book was terrible!
Review: I bought this book on the basis of the Amazon.com blurb. It looked appealing to mystery/thriller fans-first Jewish President and his interactions with the Israelis, with a secret project cooked up by the Israeli Prime Minister.The characters were as shallow as a wading pool. Stereotypical cardboard cutouts populate this little book, which has as much suspense as Tiger Woods' last round at the Masters.The only thing worse than the characterization was the plot. Totally unrealistic and contrived. Without giving any secrets away, the manner in which the journalist friend of the President learns the hidden secret of the Israeli prime minister was so far fetched, and indeed so EASY, that it was as if the author decided he just needed to get on with the climax and get this thing over with. That was certainly my feeling as well

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Summary: Disappointing thriller about Israeli and American politics
Review: I love historical books about Israel, it's conflicts, and politics. I become immersed in details regarding the Mossad, and relations between America and Israel. I also become captivated by exciting fiction thrillers. However, "The Project" just doesn't cut it! The premise teases the reader with hope for an intriquing twist in U.S.-Israeli political relations. An Israeli Prime Minister hoping that America's first Jewish President will be defeated in his bid for election! However, it's rare that the reader has trouble putting the book down. The writing is non-exciting. The dialogue doesn't make you feel you're getting to know these characters. The "twist" near the end of the book, and the premise of the "Project", when the details are revealed, do not make the reader gasp with excitement. I wasn't bored, but definitely wasn't sitting on the edge of my seat while I read the book. Sorry, but this book was a big disappointment. My next "project" will to go back to non-fiction accounts of Israeli intrigue. The real stories have often been much more excitin

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Summary: Religion and politics combine for intriguing fun.
Review: This enjoyable thriller wrily comments on the "Who is a Jew?" question, as well as other issues in Israeli-U.S. politics, while weaving a complex tale of intrigue, based on personal, ethnic, religious, and political loyalties.