W. E. B. Griffin's Newest Book

The Presidential Agent, Book 5: Black Op by W. E. B. Griffin

rating: 2 of 5 stars
I've read most everything W. E. B. Griffin has written over the years.  None of them I would say are great literature.  I always view them more as brain candy, something to read and pass the time over the holidays. This one wasn't bad. Like many of his books, it follows a certain formula with bureaucratic backroom fighting mixed in with some bit of arcane history set in the shady world of Black Programs, but enjoyable never the less. I didn't care for the love interest in this book. I found her to be very unbelievable, in general I see her character as a Macguffin, an irrelevant plot mover that took up to much space in this book.  I could of dealt without her. This is probably the last of the Presidential Agent Books in that he has drawn to conclusion many of the plot themes of this series of books. If your thinking of reading this, maybe wait for the paperback to come out.






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Ysabel Review

I have always liked most everything that Guy Gavriel Kay has written. And this book is in the vain of the stories that I like from him. His use of historical references in his works always helps in drawing me into his narrative. Over all I enjoyed this book. While I would of like so more explorations of the protagonist's family, that is just knit-picking on my part, I have recommended it to some of my friends.  

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Watchmen

By: Alan Moore

I enjoyed found this to be quite different than I expected. Having made a point to not look to closely at reviews others had written, and read it solely on the merit of the recommendations of friends, and was not disappointed.

I was very taken with the themes of Government and those supposedly helping others. The theme of questioning information around you I found pertinent in this election year.

I'll be interested to see how the film, set to be released later this year, will deal with it.

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