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It appears your browser does not have it turned on. Please see your browser settings for this feature. Meanwhile, he stealthily acquires reputation among masses and nobility and exerts authority over them. With the money of the Church and the people, he maintained his armies, and by long war, he lay the foundations of his military power.
Besides this, to be able to undertake greater enterprises, and always under the pretext of religion, he resorted to a pious cruelty This book explains the deeper meaning behind Noah's Ark. Faith is strengthened by meditating on Patriarchs and Prophets who have relied upon the One who is their only support and consolation.
From these holy men who The characters are good and almost all of them have their arc, which is excellent writing. I felt a bit let down by the ending though. I am not getting into spoilers but let's just say that when you read it, you will be wondering what the purpose of the third act was.
Anyway, it is the journey that matters and Absolute Power does not disappoint. Nov 29, Karl Jorgenson rated it liked it. This is Baldacci's first thriller, and my printing includes a five page explanation of how the author was a highly paid but junior attorney, working long and hard on corporate drudgery while trying to be a screen writer. I should write a novel! Sure, that's gotta be easier than a screen play.
The result is 'Absolute Power. But unknown to the Pres and attendees, a burglar is hiding in the house and witnesses the killing. Seems like he might have; it's the same story only not the President. Baldacci has the Hollywood feel for a thriller--twists, subplots, everybody screwing everybody else. This would be a good read except for the flood of over-writing. If there were a section in 'The Elements of Style' by Strunk and White devoted to over-writing, Baldacci's picture would lead the pages.
In the sentences, in the dialogue, in the description, in the scenes, in the chapters, everywhere and at every level. From the smallest level where the bad guy jumps 'quickly' from the window ever seen somebody jump slowly? On top of this, the omniscient narrator has to chime in with a clumsy, over-dramatic commentary this was a death, a horrible death, that she would not be able to process for a long time.
The characters must listen to the author, because they frequently adopt his tone--instead of thinking, 'I could be next! It's like watching a broadcast-TV show, interrupted by commercials. Once the show resumes, it takes a few minutes to get back into the scene, back to the tension. And then another commercial comes along. Maybe after failing at movie writing, Baldacci should have tried TV scripts. Mar 05, Joey Woolfardis rated it it was ok Shelves: intriguing-but-ultimately-naff , , masculine , bookshelf , ce20 , septic.
The distraction I needed but nothing more substantial. For what it is it is pretty much a 5-star thing, but in my opinion it is hardly that. Apr 08, Ioana rated it did not like it Shelves: adventure , mystery , pulp , thriller , fiction. I've enjoyed books by Baldacci in the past, but this one is awful.
Third, the story-line has so many holes--which demonstrates Baldacci's lack of knowledge on the topics he's writing about; I didn't buy so many of the story elements; for example, in describing the way Jack the lawyer got a big deal at his law firm, his explanations were entirely superficial and could have been written by anyone who was not a lawyer, or a business person, and who had not done ANY research on the topic.
In ALL the details he provided, about law, the White House, police procedure, etc, Baldacci tried to obfuscate his lack of expertise in opaque and fuzzy dialogue, but in the end, I was left feeling that I learned nothing from his descriptions. Rarely do I feel less literate after reading a book, but that's how I feel after Absolute Power Feb 03, S.
Aruna rated it really liked it. Considering this book came out over 25 years ago, and was Baldacci's first novel, I was impressed. The originality of the plot is the key to this book's success: a cat burglar inadvertently witnesses the shooting of the president's mistress by the Secret Service, a situation ripe for a cover up, a cover up that puts the hapless burglar's life in jeopardy.
I, like so many others, have seen the Clint Eastwood movie, which I enjoyed, but the book is more complicated with more twists and turns. What Considering this book came out over 25 years ago, and was Baldacci's first novel, I was impressed. What I didn't like about it was the overly wordy backgrounds of the characters expressed by the omniscient narrator, and if this had been trimmed it would have made the book a bit shorter than it was.
However, this was the style of the mid-nineties, and one could hardly fault Balducci's ambitious attempt in his debut novel. Worth reading. Dec 27, Asghar Abbas rated it it was amazing. The pure power of a well-executed idea. Feb 15, Jim C rated it really liked it. This is the author's first book and also my introduction to this author. I do know that he is popular and an accomplished author as I have seen his books thru my Goodreads feed.
In this one, Luther is a career burglar and has planned rather meticulously a high stakes job. All his forethought could not have predicted what actually happens and he soon finds himself on the run from an unbelievable opponent. This book is a thriller book and the opening act opens with a bang.
Immediately I was engross This is the author's first book and also my introduction to this author. Immediately I was engrossed with this book as the opening act demands that you pay attention to this book. While reading this opening act I knew I was in for a terrific ride. I did think the second act slowed the pace down a bit as the author provides us with background information for a bunch of characters.
There might been too much information and characters and this did affect my overall rating. But when the chase and the conspiracy kicks back into gear again I could not put down the book as I wanted to know the outcome of everything. There were several twists in this book that did catch me off guard and I thoroughly enjoyed. If you enjoy books that are part of the thriller genre this is one that you should read. I was involved from the beginning pages to the very end.
Like I said this was my introduction to this author and it will not be my last time reading his work. I know what I am doing tonight. I am watching the movie based on this book as I look forward to the visual form of this work.
This was a real page turner I couldn't put it down, as with all political thrillers they can be difficult to follow at times and this was no exception but the story was brilliant and I really enjoyed it. I'd seen the film many years before and could only remember bits of it so not sure how much it ties to the book but I know I did enjoy watching it.
I would recommend this book, it is quite long but powerful and a real eye opener into the world of Americal presidential politics.
Apr 06, David Putnam rated it really liked it. Read it when it came out and liked it well enough but was put off with the structure, didn't like the protagonist getting killed off and another character picking up the narrative. Nov 04, Corey rated it it was amazing Shelves: suspense-thriller , favorites , political-thriller. This is the book that got David Baldacci started in his writing career and for a first book I thought it was his best.
I'd seen the movie Absolute Power with Clint Eastwood then I'd decided to read the book and I thought the book was a lot better. It follows the same plot line as the movie but it has many differences in it. It's about a long time thief named Luther Whitney who is in the middle of robbing a rich couple's home and he witnesses a murder and the man involved with it is the President This is the book that got David Baldacci started in his writing career and for a first book I thought it was his best.
It's about a long time thief named Luther Whitney who is in the middle of robbing a rich couple's home and he witnesses a murder and the man involved with it is the President of the United States. The book was very hard to put down and full of many twists and turns. View all 7 comments. Oct 23, Mike French rated it really liked it. Somehow I missed this book when I started reading Baldacci. I am glad I saw it on Goodreads!
It was a page turner from the start to the end. If you haven't read it,put it on top of your "to read" list! A career thief witnesses a horrific crime involving the U. From the mansion in Virginia, the sexual scandal, passion turned violent, a burglar behind a wall.
Passion turns deadly involving the President of US. A witness. New meaning to the wrong place, at the wrong time. Corruption, conspiracy, scandal. An attorney. A wife. A thief. An estranged daughter. Secret Service. Homicide Cop. The media. Why was the President here and the circumstances leading him here? Suspense, Mystery. A Coverup. A Political Crime Thriller! Many of you are aware I am a huge David Baldacci fan; however, I began my reading, with his newer, more recent books-- always anxiously awaiting the next in the series.
Over the years, I typically choose audiobook format, in order to further enhance my reading experience with his books. However, when I find an author I enjoy, I will use Audible as a great resource to get my fix- to catch up with older books, I have missed along the way. Without the blood, there is no hope. Without the blood, there is no future. Without the blood, there is no power.
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