I loved it, though the tension was sometimes uncomfortable. Again Connely writes so realistically about LAPD and city hall politics. It's amazing thesI loved it, though the tension was sometimes uncomfortable. Again Connely writes so realistically about LAPD and city hall politics. It's amazing these detectives can function with the amount of micromanaging their supervisors do. Exciting story!...more
I thought it was a spectacular story. I wonder how it was researched. Reading th4 book after watching the TV series is not wise. It made the reading aI thought it was a spectacular story. I wonder how it was researched. Reading th4 book after watching the TV series is not wise. It made the reading a little bit of a slog, as it was all familiar, if not perfectly recalled. My motivation for doing this exercise was to find out about the "different" ending. Well guess what? The only minor difference in the endings was the location was spelled out in the book, whereas the TV series led one to believe they were in Finland or America....more
Thoroughly enjoyed this tale of operating a business in the Caribbean. Even though I wasn't foolish enough to buy a business, I did make several similThoroughly enjoyed this tale of operating a business in the Caribbean. Even though I wasn't foolish enough to buy a business, I did make several similar mistakes. Nice to know I wasn't alone! If you've spent any time in the caribbean, you'll recognize several of Wouk's charachters!
A mixed review. I can easily see this as a movie, given Dan Brown's track record probably will. A fun thriller set in Spain, if you've been you'll recA mixed review. I can easily see this as a movie, given Dan Brown's track record probably will. A fun thriller set in Spain, if you've been you'll recognize many of the settings. An interesting comment on contemporary US politics, not sure if that is intentional or just a sign of the times.
I thought the pace was a little slow in the middle (maybe thats just the part intended to be cut in the screenplay). I appreciated the upbeat ending and overall, I'm not sorry I read it. It must be tough for the author to live up to his previous successes, and maybe I'm overly critical because of how good his previous books have been!
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A mixed review. I can easily see this as a movie, given Dan Brown's track record probably will. A fun thriller set in Spain, if you've been you'll recognize many of the settings. An interesting comment on contemporary US politics, not sure if that is intentional or just a sign of the times.
I thought the pace was a little slow in the middle (maybe thats just the part intended to be cut in the screenplay). I appreciated the upbeat ending and overall, I'm not sorry I read it. It must be tough for the author to live up to his previous successes, and maybe I'm overly critical because of how good his previous books have been!...more
Loving this read! Only on page 68 and I’m totally hooked. I love this genre but I don’t think I’ve ever read a nonfiction book this well researched anLoving this read! Only on page 68 and I’m totally hooked. I love this genre but I don’t think I’ve ever read a nonfiction book this well researched and engaging.
A fascinating look at the lives of 18th century english seamen. Also a gripping and sometimes grisly tale of survival under extreme conditions. Also a look at the mechanism of imperialism and the legal system to support it. Highly recommended!...more
A compelling piece of historical fiction(?) If it was based on historical events it never said so. I have mixed feelings about this book, it was compeA compelling piece of historical fiction(?) If it was based on historical events it never said so. I have mixed feelings about this book, it was compelling reading, but very dark. Im not any better off for having read it....more
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