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Summary: Who is ghost writing for DeMille?
Review: After reading DeMille's intelligent "Word of Honor" and the terrific, sardonic "General's Daughter," had high hopes for this book. But it never delivered - could not believe in the stupid actions of lead character and didn't really care. The book failed in plot line, tension buildup, and any semblance of realistic or interesting character definition. Makes me think that this book was written early in DeMille's career (or by someone else) and pulled out of mothballs. Nelson, please come back to us in "Plum Islsnd."
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Summary: A GRAND DISAPPOINTMENT FROM MY FAVORITE AUTHOR.
Review: NELSON DEMILLE IS MY FAVORITE AUTHOR AND I CAN'T WAIT FOR PLUM ISLAND TO BE PUBLISHED, HOWEVER, SPENCERVILLE WAS WITHOUT A DOUBT THE WEAKEST OF HIS BOOKS. AS USUAL, THE WRITING IS EXCELLENT, THE STORY IS LACKING. THE BOOK MOVES ALONG, BUT LACKS THE EXCITEMENT AND EDGE OF YOUR SEAT READING THAT I AM ACCUSTOMED TO WITH DEMILLE. READ IT IF YOU ARE A DEMILLE FAN, BUT READ THE OTHERS FIRST
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Summary: A departure, welcome or not, from his previous works,
Review: this is an engaging story that disproves the old saw, "you can't
go home again." To the extent you find yourself rooting
for the main character, it's basically like any other DeMille
work. The good news for DeMille fans is that this book's
setting and storyline prove that DeMille doesn't need war
or a military base as a backdrop for fine storytelling.
This book will definitely keep you engaged, and even if keen readers will be able to predict the ending, it's a good story nonetheless.
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Summary: Fantastic and Captivating
Review: This book really held my attention. I could not put it down and when I absolutely had to, I couldn't wait to get back to it
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Summary: What a great love story from one of the great authors
Review: This was a wonderful novel of love and happiness. I read it
at a time when I was going through some of the same feelings
the main character was feeling. It just made me happy and
warm to see how he dealt with everything. He could have been
ultimately violent and out of control but he was in perfect
control at all times. I loved it.
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Summary: Don't buy this book
Review: This was garbage. Usually DeMille writes a great story with good characters but this is nothing but macho sex and raw language with a stupid storyline. I am sorry I bought the book. Demille tricked his fans on this one.
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Summary: Thank You again Mr. DeMille
Review: A DeMille book is never a bad choice of a read and always entertains. Spencerville does indeed do that nicely. You've got to love these quirky characters with all their endearing flaws. While this all may sound funny, it's the place you only want to visit in a book. The cat and mouse game played throughout the book works well and keeps your attention. The sadistic side of things is edgy enough to give you a shiver, as does the invisible underworld Government angle. A darn good entertaining book.
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Summary: One redeeming factor of the book is...
Review: Nelson DeMille, whom I love because of the book Charm School, which even post Cold War should still be made into a movie, has with Spencerville written a more easily forgettable book.
The only redeeming factor is his description of a memorial to be built for the spook community in honor of their quiet, yet effective service to the nation during the Cold War.
I believe the Monuments Commission should definitely look into this proposed design for consideration.
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Summary: Garbage
Review: I can't believe I wasted a few hours on this piece of trash. Totally ridiculous plot, laughable dialogue, poor character development add up to one of the worst books I've ever read. Stay away!
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Summary: Fun read
Review: I really enjoy DeMille's work and this was no exception. The story here is a bit lighter and more of a smaller scale, then some of his other books, which isn't to say there isn't jealously, rape, stalking and murder, but that it mostly follows the action of the protagonist trying to win back his old flame and rescue her from the clutches of an evil and demented husband.For people that like the "damsel in distress" type story, with plotting, action, revenge and love, this is definitely a winner, it's kind of a romance for the male market, not that woman wouldn't enjoy it too. It could actually make a decent flick, the bad guy is pretty straight forward and the good guy is pretty straight forward and it isn't long before you're rooting for the good guy to win the girl and kick the bad guys rear. The aren't a lot of twists and turns or mysteries here, it's pretty predictable, the good guy just screws up enough to give us drama. In any case, while I give it four stars because it's a lessor story than some of DeMille's bigger novels, it's still a very fun and quick read and I give it a strong recommendation to those that like this kind of story. If you're unfamiliar with his work, check out "The Gold Coast" which is a classic and very much worth reading.
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