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Binding: Mass Market PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 813.54 EAN: 9780446603584 ISBN: 0446603589 Label: Grand Central Publishing Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 528 Publication Date: November 01, 1996 Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Studio: Grand Central Publishing Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: Can the President get away with murder? The fictional answer to this question results in a fast-paced page turner that combines political intrigue with gritty, hard-boiled suspense Product Description: Set in Washington, D.C., this fascinating thriller of unparalleled suspense dares to explore an unthinkable abuse of power and criminal conspiracy--a vicious murder involving the president, his mistress, and a coverup orchestrated by his zealously loyal chief of staff and the Secret Service. Unbeknownst to the president and his lackeys, one unlikely witness saw everything. Soon to be a major motion picture starring Clint Eastwood and Gene Hackman. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Absolutely Worth ReadingBaldacci's first novel may be an oldie, but it's most definitely a goodie. A fast-paced, don't-blink-or-you'll-miss-it thriller, "Absolute Power" explores the idea of the nation's chief executive as a conscienceless murderer. The smarmy President in this novel seems like a composite of everybody's worst nightmare (depending on what your party affiliation is, take your pick!) -- highly popular with press and constituents, well on his way to re-election, king of the sound bites--and a ... Read More Rating: - `Beautiful one minute, nothing the next'When lust, power and greed are coupled with a belief that money can buy anything and that the ends justifies the means regardless of the consequences, we have all of the ingredients of an explosive thriller. When a sexual encounter between the US President and the young wife of a billionaire goes horribly wrong, a number of senior figures become involved in attempting to wipe out all evidence of the crime. Unfortunately for them, there was an eyewitness who has the only material evidence ... Read More Rating: - Absolute Entertainment!David Baldacci successfully provides entertainment that rivals the best CSI or government conspiracy books. ABSOLUTE POWER is primarily a story about a corrupt presidency that covers up a high profile murder. If that were all, then this story would only rate 3 stars or less since the idea of the government participating in a crime and getting away it is not new, not even in real life - Watergate, Iran-Contra, etc. What is unique is the crime can only be solved with the help of criminals and Baldacci surrounds ... Read More Rating: - one of Baldacci's two bestAlong with Baldacci's "The Winner," this book ranks in the top 10 of all books of this genre in my view. While the movie was well acted and well written, for those of us who read the book first, the storyline couldn't compare to the incredible depth, character development and subplots of the book. Treat yourself to a page-turner you won't be able to put down. Rating: - Different than movieI finally decided to go back and read the Baldacci thriller that I hadn't read. I was reluctant because I have seen the movie and thought I would be a step ahead every page. I was wrong. As usual, the book is better than the movie. The main premise of the book and movie is the same, but parts of the storyline and characters are a quite different. I would rate this as one of my favorite Baldacci books up there with The Winner. If you like the movie, you'll love the book. |
