Interesting characters populate the pages of this novel. The first third is a fluidly paced procedural, describing a little known aspect of the legal Interesting characters populate the pages of this novel. The first third is a fluidly paced procedural, describing a little known aspect of the legal profession--judicial investigation. The middle third shifts to more violent events, including murder. The book wraps with a methodical well paced resolution.
As I have noted previously, Grisham has completely abandoned the pacing and suspense of the early thrillers. However, his characters and storytelling continues to enthrall me.
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Interesting characters populate the pages of this novel. The first third is a fluidly paced procedural, describing a little known aspect of the legal profession--judicial investigation. The middle third shifts to more violent events, including murder. The book wraps with a methodical well paced resolution.
As I have noted previously, Grisham has completely abandoned the pacing and suspense of the early thrillers. However, his characters and storytelling continues to enthrall me....more
I liked the book, but two things reduced my enjoyment. I should note that I read it as both a Kindle title and audiobook.
First, the authors or their tI liked the book, but two things reduced my enjoyment. I should note that I read it as both a Kindle title and audiobook.
First, the authors or their translators clearly struggled with proper English vocabulary and syntax. At times the text was clunky, and the narrator struggled. Second, the narrator read in a monotone which I ultimately turned off—finishing the book silently....more
I first read The Pelican Brief in 1992. It remains one of my favorite Grisham novels. At the same time, he has become a more accomplished author with I first read The Pelican Brief in 1992. It remains one of my favorite Grisham novels. At the same time, he has become a more accomplished author with the ability to make interesting stories from commonplace events. Camino Island is a heist. Camino Winds is dominated by a hurricane. Camino Ghosts takes readers back to the courtroom.
This tale is part historical drama and part legal shenanigans with a dose of social conscience. The audio book is effectively read by Whoopi Goldberg. I enjoyed this third trip to Camino Island....more
The former Israeli spymaster leaves retirement to mount an operation against Russian oligarchs involved with the invasion of Ukraine. It is very timelThe former Israeli spymaster leaves retirement to mount an operation against Russian oligarchs involved with the invasion of Ukraine. It is very timely, but I expect Silva’s craftsmanlike work will read like a good cold war thriller for many. In this novel Gabriel serves only as the puppet-master.
Like most of Silva’s best works, the plot unfolds methodically, but with enough ambiguity to make the tale interesting. A strong addition to the series.
There is one caveat I feel compelled to note and that is the lingering presence of Ari Shamron and Adrian Carter. Both men first appeared in the Michael Osborn novels. It is time to retire these characters....more
Revolutionary Summer lacks some of the sweep of 1776 by David McCullough, but it places a stronger focus on the axis of New York and Philadelphia—espeRevolutionary Summer lacks some of the sweep of 1776 by David McCullough, but it places a stronger focus on the axis of New York and Philadelphia—especially John Adams, the Continental Congress, and the battles around New York.
In particular. I appreciated his perspective on the Howe brothers.
I would strongly recommend that they be read together for a more complete picture of events....more
More political thriller and espionage tale than military adventure, this is a very quick reading RCN adventure. In fact, the military action detracts More political thriller and espionage tale than military adventure, this is a very quick reading RCN adventure. In fact, the military action detracts some from the the final scenes.
While I like the audible narration there are times when the tenor of the reading is broken by the reading edits. I assume this could have been improved by the director.
For me, the Daniel Leary novels translate well as audio books. Drake’s space operas of the RCN are more interesting than any other series of their typFor me, the Daniel Leary novels translate well as audio books. Drake’s space operas of the RCN are more interesting than any other series of their type. The balance of politics and military action make this a strong addition to this consistent series....more
This Grisham novel is a slow burn. Set largely in the 1960s and 1970s the first third is designed as staging. It is well written, but other than the iThis Grisham novel is a slow burn. Set largely in the 1960s and 1970s the first third is designed as staging. It is well written, but other than the inevitability of confrontation among the friends a bit of a struggle for me. The pace picks up considerably with the arrival of Hurricane Camille.
The latter portion of the novel verges on melodrama as we encounter courtrooms, family contention, politics, murder and prison. Once again a Grisham character finds himself on death row.
If you like legal thrillers this will disappoint, but it is a terrific historical novel about the Gulf Coast....more
A well executed novel of deceit, art forgery, and fraud. This story flows well as an audio book. I genuinely enjoy the fact that our retired Israeli sA well executed novel of deceit, art forgery, and fraud. This story flows well as an audio book. I genuinely enjoy the fact that our retired Israeli spymaster has left Arab terrorists behind....more
Less romance and more lust than a typical Bybee novel. Despite being the fifth novel in the first wives club, it reads more like the first novel of thLess romance and more lust than a typical Bybee novel. Despite being the fifth novel in the first wives club, it reads more like the first novel of the Richter series. Part mystery, part espionage revolving around a secretive boarding school....more
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