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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
QUICK SUMMARY:
Michael Garret is a lawyer that works for the executive branch in Washington D.C. He has a best friend named Trey that works in the newsroom and his girlfriend happens to be the First Daughter of the United States. While on a date with his girlfriend, he sees his boss in a situation that he shouldn’t have.
THE REVIEW
The genre is legal thriller and boy was it definitely that! There were twists and turns and sometimes information overload (on purpose) that tried to distract the reader into thinking that the enemy was someone completely else. If Scooby Doo has taught me anything it’s that the person that is most obviously the suspect, is not the actual perpetrator. That being said, I was able to guess who the suspect was, but I never knew the why until near the end of the book. For the most part, the book was fast paced and most chapters had me staying up until 1:30 in the morning just to finish it. You know, the famous line of “one more chapter.”
Once again, Brad Meltzer is great at world building and character development/relationships. The book spends a lot of time at the OEOB (Old Executive Office Building) which today is known as the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. This seemed to be the meeting place for many of the lawyers that handle the everyday business of the president. The main relationships that Michael has in the book are Nora (First Daughter), his best friend Trey, Simon (his boss), and Pam (a coworker). There is also a very strong relationship between Michael and his father as well. The relationships are all complicated (especially with Nora) but also with Michael as he seemed to have trust issues with everyone in the book except his dad.
If you read my review of The Tenth Justice, I am going to say something similar here. Enjoy the thrill of the read.
This book is a must read for anyone that likes thrillers, mysteries (who dun its), and character development. This is for all of you problem solvers out there, or the for the people that love books that push you to really think outside of the box. Also, this book is for anyone that tends to say just one more chapter but ends up reading 12 more. Most of the chapters end on a cliffhanger and make you want to read more, and more, and more. This book has a lot of twists, turns, and dead ends that leave you wondering what the hell is actually going on. Also, the whole time along the journey you are trying to figure out who the Sam hell is the murderer. Is it one of his friends? Pam? Is it his boss, Simon? Could it be a sketchy drug dealer named Vaughn? Every chapter you are given more clues to try and figure it out, and trust me, your answer changes so often because of all the new information that is continually thrown at your face. As much as it is frustrating, it’s also nice to use the clues and guess who the culprit may be.
This book was one to just sit back, drink my water, and binge read with the dog near me. This story was so engrossing that I just could not put the book down. I needed one of these “sit back and keep flipping the pages because you are too invested” types of books because The Count of Monte Cristo is needing my devoted attention when I read it.
I would give this book a 4/5. Part of the book is Michael not trusting anyone around him, which is so frustrating, but understandable because he doesn’t know who he can actually trust. The other frustrating thing about this book is that Nora seems to be battling herself a lot and does crazy irrational things that frustrate Michael and sometimes me. When you finish the book though, you kind of understand why she was the way she was. (I don’t want to give too much away, but it is hard to let other people in when they just want to marvel at you; especially when you have high expectations on your shoulders at all times, you’ve been through trauma, and you really don’t have people you can trust because the people who you are supposed to trust, have let you down). The other thing is that I felt like this book was pretty similar to his writing style in “The Tenth Justice” which isn’t a good or bad thing, it just felt a little repetitive sometimes, like I have read it before.
Michael Garret is a lawyer that works for the executive branch in Washington D.C. He has a best friend named Trey that works in the newsroom and his girlfriend happens to be the First Daughter of the United States. While on a date with his girlfriend, he sees his boss in a situation that he shouldn’t have.
THE REVIEW
The genre is legal thriller and boy was it definitely that! There were twists and turns and sometimes information overload (on purpose) that tried to distract the reader into thinking that the enemy was someone completely else. If Scooby Doo has taught me anything it’s that the person that is most obviously the suspect, is not the actual perpetrator. That being said, I was able to guess who the suspect was, but I never knew the why until near the end of the book. For the most part, the book was fast paced and most chapters had me staying up until 1:30 in the morning just to finish it. You know, the famous line of “one more chapter.”
Once again, Brad Meltzer is great at world building and character development/relationships. The book spends a lot of time at the OEOB (Old Executive Office Building) which today is known as the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. This seemed to be the meeting place for many of the lawyers that handle the everyday business of the president. The main relationships that Michael has in the book are Nora (First Daughter), his best friend Trey, Simon (his boss), and Pam (a coworker). There is also a very strong relationship between Michael and his father as well. The relationships are all complicated (especially with Nora) but also with Michael as he seemed to have trust issues with everyone in the book except his dad.
If you read my review of The Tenth Justice, I am going to say something similar here. Enjoy the thrill of the read.
This book is a must read for anyone that likes thrillers, mysteries (who dun its), and character development. This is for all of you problem solvers out there, or the for the people that love books that push you to really think outside of the box. Also, this book is for anyone that tends to say just one more chapter but ends up reading 12 more. Most of the chapters end on a cliffhanger and make you want to read more, and more, and more. This book has a lot of twists, turns, and dead ends that leave you wondering what the hell is actually going on. Also, the whole time along the journey you are trying to figure out who the Sam hell is the murderer. Is it one of his friends? Pam? Is it his boss, Simon? Could it be a sketchy drug dealer named Vaughn? Every chapter you are given more clues to try and figure it out, and trust me, your answer changes so often because of all the new information that is continually thrown at your face. As much as it is frustrating, it’s also nice to use the clues and guess who the culprit may be.
This book was one to just sit back, drink my water, and binge read with the dog near me. This story was so engrossing that I just could not put the book down. I needed one of these “sit back and keep flipping the pages because you are too invested” types of books because The Count of Monte Cristo is needing my devoted attention when I read it.
I would give this book a 4/5. Part of the book is Michael not trusting anyone around him, which is so frustrating, but understandable because he doesn’t know who he can actually trust. The other frustrating thing about this book is that Nora seems to be battling herself a lot and does crazy irrational things that frustrate Michael and sometimes me. When you finish the book though, you kind of understand why she was the way she was. (I don’t want to give too much away, but it is hard to let other people in when they just want to marvel at you; especially when you have high expectations on your shoulders at all times, you’ve been through trauma, and you really don’t have people you can trust because the people who you are supposed to trust, have let you down). The other thing is that I felt like this book was pretty similar to his writing style in “The Tenth Justice” which isn’t a good or bad thing, it just felt a little repetitive sometimes, like I have read it before.
It was ok. Light fast predictable read. Meltzer is a good author, I enjoy his books but I go to them when I need something a little on the light side.
Synopsis:
Nora is the US president's daughter. She starts to date a White House attorney, Michael. Michael is accused of murdering another attorney, Caroline, and needs Nora's help to clear his name.
Review:
This book confused me, even though I read it twice. I am not sure how Michael figured out who committed the murder...I will read more of Brad Meltzer's books to see if they are any better.
Rating:
3 stars for confusing plot. Would not read it again.
*Found at Gales Ferry, CT book cellar; donated.
Nora is the US president's daughter. She starts to date a White House attorney, Michael. Michael is accused of murdering another attorney, Caroline, and needs Nora's help to clear his name.
Review:
This book confused me, even though I read it twice. I am not sure how Michael figured out who committed the murder...I will read more of Brad Meltzer's books to see if they are any better.
Rating:
3 stars for confusing plot. Would not read it again.
*Found at Gales Ferry, CT book cellar; donated.
My first Meltzer book and I really enjoyed it. I'm a sucker for murder thrillers and this was definitely action packed. Murder, blackmail, all set around the White House and fictional First Family. Couldn't put it down.
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Meltzer has another winner in this tightly woven, intricately plotted political thriller. Without spoiling it, it involves the White House Counsel's office where the protagonist is employed, the First Daughter, FBI, Secret Service, and West Wing personnel. The novel combines elements of pathos with plenty of moments of sheer shock as the plot against the main character unfolds and comes to a climax. It will grab you and keep you reading as many of his books do.
I have to tell you I didn't have high hopes for this one. But it was definitely interesting and kept me guessing the whole time. I truly enjoyed it.
I didn't want to put this book down. I am now a huge Brad Meltzer fan. Well written political suspense and I love Michael Garrick! Great character!
OK, the ending wasn't quite what I hoped for, but it was a great read. Not too many bizarre plot twists, but enough to keep you on your toes.