A 'thriller' with a lot of moments of coincidence and absurdity. If you like Ron McClarty's narration he makes this silly bit of indulgence tolerable. Baldacci 'jumps a few sharks' in this book as he tries his best to create another…Read moreRead more of this comment
They say third time is the charm, but this is three strikes and you're out. This is the third Baldacci book I've read and this one is almost as unbelievable as the others. About halfway through I decided that I didn't care. The story was…Read moreRead more of this comment
Another amazing book from Baldacci. The plot is based on: how to create a story that is a lie but is so well manipulated that the entire world believes it. Today, this is our "alternative reality". The two protagonists - Shaw and Jones…Read moreRead more of this comment
This would have been my first Baldacci thriller. I checked reviews on all his stuff before picking it: too bad. A super rich guy in armaments business wants to start a war to make more money; not a bad premise. But our hero, a…Read moreRead more of this comment
I'm glad that I didn't pay attention to the bad reviews. I liked this book. It was entertaining, fast-paced, and the perception-management part of the plot was really interesting
What a great story!! A lot going on in the beginning made it a bit hard to follow, but once it hit its stride, it was hard to stop listening. Intrigue and suspense keep you wondering what will happen next. Definitely 9 out of 10 for…Read moreRead more of this comment
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Jul 31, 20133 out of 5 stars
Perception Management aspect in action makes for a great read. Current information makes one increasingly aware of how business & politics really work. Good to know
Did not put it down until it was finished. PMs are out there, and it was refreshing (and creepy) that the industry of Perception Management was told from a more sombre perspective....hints at the possibility of this in our "real" day to…Read moreRead more of this comment
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