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A review by tamagon
The President Is Missing by Bill Clinton, James Patterson
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!