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This is a really interest book. It's a gripping story. I can't imagine the stress of running a country and this book gives a little insight into what it can entail. I appreciate some of truth may be slightly stretched but I can appreciate a lot of the day to day work that's involved in being President of the US is stressful, interesting and a lot of weight on one person's shoulders (along with a team of people of course but it's that one person that has the majority decision because they were voted in).

I liked the drama and fast pace of this book. I've never read a book by James Patterson but I'm glad I've read this one. I will be reading more by him and look forward to it.

I read this book as part of a reading challenge in a group I am part of. I'm not normally a fan of anything political but this was very interesting. I'm also like the fact that Bill Clinton co-writes this book.

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Too few thrills, too much “I can’t tell you what’s happening”

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1.0

Well, man Kan dårligt anmelde en bog, man ikke har læst færdig. Men denne bog orkede jeg ikke at læse til ende.

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adventurous hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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4.0

The President Is Missing by James Patterson and Bill Clinton is a political thriller that felt all too real. A massive cyber-terror attack is imminent and even President Jonathan Duncan is suspected of colluding with terrorists. He believes there is a traitor in his inner circle. Then, the president disappears. Is he on the run? Was he kidnapped? Is something else happening? Can the cyber-attack be stopped?

The story is action packed, but it is also filled with the tough decisions a president may have to make in the event of an imminent attack President Duncan had significant character depth and the supporting characters played a diverse mix of supportive, antagonistic, and contrarian roles.
The novel is well-written and thought-provoking. While it may be over-the-top in a few places, it still has plenty of thriller action, comradery, tough decisions, and political ploys to keep a reader engaged and turning the pages. The speech in the epilogue will not appeal to all and was somewhat sententious, but I understand why it was included.

Themes in the book include quest for power, cyberterrorism, murder, grief, sensational versus factual news, keeping egos in place (or not), trust, love for one’s country, trust, friendship, envy, resentment, bitterness, and much more.

Overall, the story kept me engaged with its convincing and compelling characters and plenty of action. This was an entertaining and intriguing thriller for me.

I received a digital copy of this book in a Goodreads Discussion Group Giveaway. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.

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