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Barney Frank: The Story of America's Only Left-Handed, Gay, Jewish Congressman Review

Barney Frank: The Story of America's Only Left-Handed, Gay, Jewish Congressman
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Barney Frank: The Story of America's Only Left-Handed, Gay, Jewish Congressman ReviewI bought this book because Barney Frank is such an interesting person and politician. I thought that his biography above most other politicians' biographies would be likewise an interesting read. However, the writing in the book is constructed in such a mundane way (e.g., "he did this, then he did that, then he did his") that there is no storytelling element in it besides a monotonous recalling of facts. The painfully bland narrative voice does a disservice to Barney Frank's fascinating life. Ultimately, I could not finish the book because of its poor writing. The research is probably very good, but it needs another voice/writing style. I hope that one day a biography that is as interesting and fascinating as Barney Frank's life makes it to the shelves. I do not recommend this book, but I do recommend doing your own research and reading on this amazing politician.Barney Frank: The Story of America's Only Left-Handed, Gay, Jewish Congressman Overview

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Devil Wind: A Sammy Greene Thriller Review

Devil Wind: A Sammy Greene Thriller
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Devil Wind: A Sammy Greene Thriller ReviewI really enjoyed this novel, which reminded me of Raymond Chandler's "Red Wind" in that Schlian and Reid (like Chandler) use the wind as almost a character to punctuate the tension and heat of Los Angeles during the course of the story. The plot was so compelling and complex and integrated the subplots so well that I found it hard to stop reading. Sammy is working in Los Angeles, in and of itself a wonderful setting with the Santa Ana winds, when a woman's body is found. Without giving too much away, we eventually learn the body may be that of Sammy's mentor/father figure's daughter and that the death may be related to the manipulative machinations of a CIA operative who wants to control the upcoming presidential election . I particularly like the way the authors create a sense of vulnerability in Sammy (who's pretty tough, overall) through her desire to have a closer relationship with her father and ex-boyfriend. I'm not a big suspense reader and suspect it was the characters - Sammy and the alleged dead woman and even the not-so-bad guys (as opposed to the evil-doers) - that compelled me to keep reading as much as the plot. There aren't many women who write straight suspense and I think that sensibility - seeing the world and events through a young woman's eyes - was also a plus for me.Devil Wind: A Sammy Greene Thriller Overview

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The President's Henchman Review

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The President's Henchman ReviewI enjoyed this book as a 'before bedtime' read. It moved along and had enough twists and turns to keep me guessing. Defintely a low-calorie thriller that doesn't take itself too seriously.
What bothered me were the characters. Everyone was a relentless cardboard cut-out 'Mary Sue,' especially the president. Not content to make her brilliant, insightful, kind, and thoughtful, without a single controversial opinion, she had to also be an athletic supermodel and movie star who does aerobics every morning. Of course, she also had overcome a supreme tragedy in her life that not only left an air of sadness about her, but also propelled her into the realm of greatness. Freaking YAWN . . . what a bore.
The rest of the characters are little better. They are all noble and fine with unassailable virtues. The women are stunning, soft yet tough. The men are handsome and manly, tough yet soft. . . . Puh-leeeze . . .
However, mary-sue-itis aside, Flynn is a good storyteller and keeps the tale moving. The many subplots dovetail nicely and I did enjoy it to the end, despite my craving to see one of the perfect characters, especially the president, to fall and fail.The President's Henchman Overview

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Full Black: A Thriller (Scot Harvath) Review

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Full Black: A Thriller (Scot Harvath) ReviewDef: "Black Operation" or "Black Ops" is a covert operation typically involving activities that are highly clandestine and often outside of standard military protocol or even against the law.
Def: "Full Black" - a black operation on a six-pack of Red Bull.
Harvath is back and he's in the rare position of having worked a couple of operations that have gone horribly wrong. Because of this, the sand cowards will unleash an attack on America that shocked even me. The maniacal nutcase in this book is named James Standing; a billionaire that hates capitalism (figure THAT out). He has the power, the money, the connections, the strategy, and the brain damage to plan for the destruction and forced socialism of America.
The amount of destruction reeked in this book is pretty staggering even for Thor. As with all of Thor's books, your reading will struggle to keep up with the pace as danger and honor come from all sides and every corner of the globe. `Full Black' is Thor doing what Thor does best; stomping the hell out of the radical Islamic terrorist cowards by our favorite human superhero, Scot Harvath. Thor's books are always current, political, steeped in action, and more than a little controversial. This one is going to tick off a LOT of people. On the menu this time, socialism.
Now, I will be honest and say that this book was the first time that I've ever felt that Brad was preaching at me. I know that a lot of people (usually the ones who don't agree with him) have felt that way about his work in the past. It's no secret as to where Brad stand politically but I never felt like it took away from the story until now. There is a small section near the middle of the book where he just goes off! And I don't mean like your backyard 4th of July going off, I'm talking the six barge San Diego 4th of July bang-slam-a-jamma going off!! Usually Brad does his "preaching" within the context of the story amongst the bullets and blood, but this time I felt it was different.
The paradox here is that I agree with Brad but as a reader it caught me by surprise. That's the only hiccup but I felt it was worth mentioning. He does some more preaching in this book but it was within the context of the story. The conversation between James Standing and Julia is just pure brilliance! I think he needs to cut and paste that into an email and send it to the yahoo's in Washington. The difference was that it was within the context of the story and that's what made it powerful. Some of you may think that I'm off my rocker but I'd love to hear what you think when you read it.
The Carlton Group comes across information about a series of attacks that will not only collapse America financially but collapse us... period. The plans of the terrorists are bold in scope and they have the full backing of socio-psychopath (is that a word)? It's hard to believe that Washington could get any friendlier to the terrorists... but they have. Harvath has had enough and devises a plan so dark and so off the books he must go "Full Black". (No spoilers) Unfortunately, despite his best planning and his dance with lady luck, things happen that will make you wonder how things can ever be the same again in America. Despite that little hiccup in the middle, I highly recommend this next installment of the "don't `F' with America cause Scot Harvath is back" series.Full Black: A Thriller (Scot Harvath) Overview

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