The People of the Veil

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Summary: Absolutely excellent book.
Review: Andrew Warren offers a timely education on middle east culture with a light romantic twist. In light of the ongoing situation in Algeria and the threat of terroriom worldwide, this is certainly a plausible scenario. Excellent details on security issues, Islamic culture, and terrorist tactics. The more I read, the closer I felt to the action, and the more I empathized with Embassy personnel and Marines who man these forward posts daily. I especially liked the way he captured the heroism and the moral quandary of the local nationals - all balanced and insightful. Nick Philips is the hero, but he has a strong supporting cast of convincing characters. The book is loaded with short chapters that you just can't put down. Strong 5 stars for this first time author. Movie material!!

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Summary: The People of the Veil
Review: If you like realistic, well written fiction, then this book is for you. This book is a real page turner! The author is obviously very knowledgable about the arab culture, arab mindset, terrorism and the arab world in general. Although fictional, the book is also very educational, as it weaves history, current events, terrorist operations/mindset, and information about how our diplomatic missions function into the story line. The story centers on the second in charge of the U.S. Embassy in Algiers. The government in Algeria is on the verge of collapse. The terrorists have devised a plan to take over the Embassy and kill everyone inside, to help further their goal of an Islamic Fundamentalist state in Algeria. The terrorists devise an ingenious plot to bypass the embassy security and gain entrance. (you'll have to read the rest). The characters and plot are very realistic and obviously based on a combination of extensive research and real life experience. I highly recommend this novel!

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Summary: The People of the Veil
Review: People of the Veil is an intelligent novel concerning the struggles of an American diplomat and Islamic fundamentalist in civil war torn Algeria. The author displays his knowledge of Arab culture, State department politics, and Islam in a fast paced thriller that becomes increasingly difficult to put down. The villains are multi-dimensional and move beyond cliched Hollywood and CNN portrayals of terrorists...they may be nasty but you know why! Dirk Pitt and Jack Ryan will need to make some room for Nick Phillips. This book must be made into a movie. Buy it. You won't regret it.

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Summary: An intelligent novel
Review: People of the Veil is an intelligent novel concerning the struggles of an American diplomat and Islamic fundamentalist in civil war torn Algeria. The author displays his knowledge of Arab culture, State department politics, and Islam in a fast paced thriller that becomes increasingly difficult to put down. The villains are multi-dimensional and move beyond cliched Hollywood and CNN portrayals of terrorists...they may be nasty but you know why! Dirk Pitt and Jack Ryan will need to make some room for Nick Phillips. This book must be made into a movie. Buy it. You won't regret it.

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Summary: A great book
Review: The book was a rare cambinet of a suspenseful thriller and a sweeping romance. As a woman, I could relate. Typically, this isn't the type of book that I would pick up, but my husband read it and as he was telling me about it I decided to read it myself. I could not put it down. The book took me on a journey with both the protagonist and the villian. I loved it. What a story. WOW!

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Summary: Informative
Review: This is not my usual pick of books to read, but once I picked it up I could not put it down. I learned a great deal about the Middle East and it's Culture. I suggest this as must read for the summer

Rating:
Summary: Informative
Review: This is not my usual pick of books to read, but once IO picked it up I couldn't put it down. It was very informative, I learned a great deal about the Middle East and the Culture. I really do suggest you pick this book up.