The Winner by David Baldacci Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Winner
Book Review: Clearly third-place
Summary: 4 Stars
If this were his first book, I would have given it a 9-10. Total Control is my all-time favorite to date. This one, while a very good read, wasn't as suspenseful or intelligent as the first two. I must admit I'm glad I got it from the library!Book Review: One dimensional comic book characters
Summary: 1 Stars
"The Winner" was a Christmas present to me this year and I was glad I did not pay for the book. All the characters are painted in flat, superhero (or villain) primary colors. The protagonist, LuAnn Tyler is a drop dead gorgeous woman who is physically stronger than any of the men in the novel, tougher than any of the men, and is as smart as any of the good guys there. The villain, Jackson is brilliant, immensely rich, all-powerful, all knowing, and is skilled in all the ways on how to kill a person. The other characters go down from there. The novel's plot line and the dilemma created from the plot are simplistic. Needless to say, I do not recommend buying/reading this book. The reading experience is akin to watching TV.Book Review: The Winner.......is a Winner!!!!
Summary: 4 Stars
Although "Total Control" remains my favorite Baldacci novel, I still breezed through his latest. I found the concept of lottery tampering quite fascinating although I didn't buy Jackson's modus operandi. Luann Tyler was a believable heroine who would risk everything for her daughter. Name a parent that wouldn't? The reason I didn't give it a higher rating is because the first hundred pages were rather slow, like climbing to the top of the rollercoaster. Once on top, the ride down was fast and furious. I would like to see this turned into a movie.Book Review: can I give a negative number?
Summary: 1 Stars
I was so completely bored by this novel. If it had been my book, I wouldn't have even finished it. However, a friend loaned it to me and I wanted to give it back by the next time I saw her. Cut maybe 200 pages and it might have held my interest. I cared nothing about the characters. I had just finished "Lucky You" by Carl Hiaasen whose main character had also won the Lottery. Oh, such a more interesting read. Baldacci needs to learn that more is not better.Book Review: Exciting and engaging!
Summary: 5 Stars
Baldacci definitely has a hold on the ability to keep a reader guessing! While I might take him to task about the incredible (if truly believable) powers of the main character LuAnn, his creation of Jackson, the nemesis, is simply scrumptious. Baldacci weaves a tale that is both fun to read and heart-pounding at the same time. I enjoyed this as much or more than "Total Control". I highly recommend it!