The Whole Truth by David Baldacci Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Whole Truth
Book Review: Fast paced thriller
Summary: 4 Stars
Baldacci sure has been pumping them out lately but this is the best of the lot. An arms magnate uses the media to generate potential world conflict and a change in world order. A small group battle to expose 'the whole truth'..
So far nothing new and I have read many variations on the plot for years. So why four stars? Well, for one it is a page turner, it also has strong characters (most of whom are flawed in some way), entertaining bad guys and sufficient twists to move away from the well trod path of the these types of thrillers. You don't dwell on the slightly flakey aspects of the plot because the story whips you along. The themes of media control and perception management seem daft until you remember that the invasion of Iraq was based on 'facts' that were incorrect....
Book Review: Baldacci is back - if you liked The Winner.
Summary: 4 Stars
Many other reviewers complain that the characters are cartoonish and the plot and it's twists implausibile. I don't entirely disagree. I do disagree that it was done in such a way that it lessened my enjoyment.
It's wonderfully over-the-top evil villian, "James Bond" like over-the-top hero combined with an over-the-top concept (A chess-like approach to creating war --- or at least a cold war) and fast-paced action (every few pages someone's life is hanging in the balance - physically and literally) make for a great ride, that keeps the pages turning.
Did I care a great deal when someone died? No. Like James Bond movies - bodies were dropping like flies. And just like those movies, there are just a few you care about their growth, motivations and that they survive.
I'm not, like some, a big fan of the Camel Club series - or even many of Baldacci's later works. This is far more reminiscent, with all of it's "over-the-topedness", of The Winner - a book I loved.
If you like the greater elements of cartoons and James Bonds movies--- truly evil villians, super heroes and great world-safety shattering plots - you'll enjoy this one!
Book Review: Amazing, page turner!
Summary: 5 Stars
What an amazing book. I really liked the way the author brought out the characters. I can easily picture them in my mind. The lead character SHAW had me rooting for him throughout the book. I hope Baldacci continues to make books with this character. Definately worth the read. I had no idea what a "PM" firm was and what they can accomplish in todays world. Gripping storline, characters are easily described and the book flows nicely. Book Review: Outstanding
Summary: 5 Stars
David Baldacci is my favorite author. I have never read a "bad" book.
Recommend his books all the time.
Book Review: Baldacci does it again
Summary: 5 Stars
I always enjoy reading Baldacci as I find it very hard to put the book down. I say to myself, I will close with the next chapter and then go to bed, but I find myself keeping right on reading until the wee hours of the morning.