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sammhill's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
0.25 taken off because the president is a bittttt too perfect but other than that amazing, informative read. Action packed and gives u the perspective only a former president can
jasonlee77's review against another edition
4.0
4.5/5
Easily the best James Patterson book I’ve ever read! I sincerely hope that he and Bill Clinton collaborate again in the future.
Easily the best James Patterson book I’ve ever read! I sincerely hope that he and Bill Clinton collaborate again in the future.
actuallyjenny's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
oleandreasen's review against another edition
3.0
Nope. Didn´t work for me. And darn - being a total fan of Bill Clinton, it sucks.
First of all - the title! The President is missing - is practically not an issue in the story AT ALL. I simply don´t get it.
Second. The president has the most excellent team of computer savvies available - and still is HE who has to point out how it all hangs together. Come on... a man on the verge of breaking down due to illness - and fatigue and stress and enemies and.... and still HE does what everyone cannot do.
The plot is average at best....
Darn... this was my 50th book of 50 in my reading challenge. Bummer to end it with this book. Think I´ll raise the number of books in my challenge, to get this one "in between" instead.
First of all - the title! The President is missing - is practically not an issue in the story AT ALL. I simply don´t get it.
Second. The president has the most excellent team of computer savvies available - and still is HE who has to point out how it all hangs together. Come on... a man on the verge of breaking down due to illness - and fatigue and stress and enemies and.... and still HE does what everyone cannot do.
The plot is average at best....
Darn... this was my 50th book of 50 in my reading challenge. Bummer to end it with this book. Think I´ll raise the number of books in my challenge, to get this one "in between" instead.
sissyphd's review against another edition
3.0
Somewhat ridiculous, but I kept reading until the end.
tamagon's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.75
A fun, fast-paced romp! Picked it up at the library, and ended up finishing the last 2/3 at one go. Would I buy a copy? Probably not.
The first third was, IMGO, a tad slow, and relied a lot on the MC telling us about his entourage (which kinda went against everything my creative writing teacher has taught me <), but the action really picks up in the last bit, and doesn't let go till the end.
The book seems massive at first glance, but the chapters are well spaced, and the events happen extremely quickly, so the reader doesn't feel burdened much..
I cannot speak for the authenticity of the tale (having former pres Bill Clinton listed as first author), but the book did read like an american leader's ideal couple days at the office. At some points, it looked like Bill was actually trying to speak to the reader in a way, and I did find that element intriguing.
Overall, a decent read, work picking up for a short flight or train journey!
The first third was, IMGO, a tad slow, and relied a lot on the MC telling us about his entourage (which kinda went against everything my creative writing teacher has taught me <), but the action really picks up in the last bit, and doesn't let go till the end.
The book seems massive at first glance, but the chapters are well spaced, and the events happen extremely quickly, so the reader doesn't feel burdened much..
I cannot speak for the authenticity of the tale (having former pres Bill Clinton listed as first author), but the book did read like an american leader's ideal couple days at the office. At some points, it looked like Bill was actually trying to speak to the reader in a way, and I did find that element intriguing.
Overall, a decent read, work picking up for a short flight or train journey!
julie_bonjour's review against another edition
2.0
That was the most badass, smart, super hero president ever. Also one of the least interesting. Bach, a villian, was a much better character. Also, the american exceptionalism got to be very annoying. Enough that I fast forwarded though some of the last chapters. That and the president was also painful to hear. (Read it as an audiobook that was very painfully slowly read, with lots of weird pauses when characters were speaking).
racheldoodle's review against another edition
4.0
Ok so I have to say that James Patterson is sort of my guilty pleasure. His writing style is so easy to read that it’s great for the beach or a commute. Doesn’t take much brain power but is usually a really entertaining story.
The collaboration was not one I expected in a million years, and if I’m honest I picked it up cheap in a deal. The red pages are actually quite annoying! (A side note)
Bill Clinton was never someone I’d intentionally promote or give money to, but this is not political!
The book is exciting, a traditional James Patterson... full of suspense, drama, twists and I think the only think bill Clinton really does add is the insider information about the layout of the Whitehouse, the political allegiances (though the characters are of course fabricated) and the sense that this really is how things run (whether that is true or not, we will never know)
The ending was a little disappointing - but overall I enjoyed it! And have recommended it
The collaboration was not one I expected in a million years, and if I’m honest I picked it up cheap in a deal. The red pages are actually quite annoying! (A side note)
Bill Clinton was never someone I’d intentionally promote or give money to, but this is not political!
The book is exciting, a traditional James Patterson... full of suspense, drama, twists and I think the only think bill Clinton really does add is the insider information about the layout of the Whitehouse, the political allegiances (though the characters are of course fabricated) and the sense that this really is how things run (whether that is true or not, we will never know)
The ending was a little disappointing - but overall I enjoyed it! And have recommended it
jnfilippelli's review against another edition
4.0
A great, engaging summer read. A literal page-turner. At one point, I think my heart rate increased while reading it. It feels like what Jack Bauer would do as president.
acraftyescape's review against another edition
3.0
This book sounded soooo good but it was just ok. The president isn’t really missing. I will say the end was great!