James W. Huston
Autor(a) de Balance of Power
About the Author
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Obras por James W. Huston
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Etiquetado
Conhecimento Comum
- Data de nascimento
- 1953-10-26
- Sexo
- male
- Nacionalidade
- USA
- Locais de residência
- San Diego, California, USA
West Lafayette, Indiana, USA - Educação
- University of South Carolina (History)
University of Virginia School of Law (J.D.) - Ocupações
- military officer
lawyer
Membros
Críticas
Balance of Power: A Novel por James W Huston
Huston is always readable and interesting. This is no exception. Narrator is clear and enjoyable.
First half of the book was very slow. Author went too in-depth about carrier operations, somewhat interesting stuff but very dry. I followed it easily. However, there were certain things in the book that were wrong. One thing I'll say for it is this: it is pretty long--14 hours plus. Too long. The main character was naive about the way that the military works. Finished it--couldn't wait to find out the reveal at the end.
I loved the book. Such a exciting book that kept me guessing to the end. I highly recommend reading it.
I had the book in my possession for two months, and delayed reading it, thinking it'd be "ok", but probably just another military action adventure like so many others. Now, I regret the delay. It ended up being a very good legal thriller, filled with courtroom drama, a likeable ex-marine lawyer defending a French helicopter company in a wrongful death / fraud lawsuit, an easy to dislike opponent who was an unethical class-action lawyer, no superhuman hero character, some suspense and intrigue, and a smattering of international politics. I think if you like the style of Scott Turow and John Grisham, you'd like this book too.… (mais)
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Estatísticas
- Obras
- 11
- Membros
- 1,297
- Popularidade
- #19,797
- Avaliação
- 3.8
- Críticas
- 38
- ISBN
- 128
- Línguas
- 3