Sad to see that the exposure of Singapore's death penalty practices received such short attention from Shadrake.
Repetitive, pedantic, and horribly ed...moreSad to see that the exposure of Singapore's death penalty practices received such short attention from Shadrake.
Great background of what the hell pissed off Osama and friends so damn badly pre-September 11. Who knew? They had a right to be mad. Not that mad, but...moreGreat background of what the hell pissed off Osama and friends so damn badly pre-September 11. Who knew? They had a right to be mad. Not that mad, but you know...(less)
Self-serving pablum. In the first two chapters, you'd think this was well written, but in all following chapters the writer repeats smart phrases over...moreSelf-serving pablum. In the first two chapters, you'd think this was well written, but in all following chapters the writer repeats smart phrases over and over again. The one that I think I read 47 times: "They broke my bones." Ugh.
Also, despite this being pitched as a novel, the writer clearly is building his best image of self. And, of course, he thinks he's a badass.
Frigging awesome. Biff is my new personal savior. If you've been bashed into submission through sunday school your whole life, this puts a great spin...moreFrigging awesome. Biff is my new personal savior. If you've been bashed into submission through sunday school your whole life, this puts a great spin on Jesus, religion, dogma, blind faith, and a whole host of other ills of society.(less)
VanDyk may have a a split personality. Literally contradicting himself one sentence apart, VanDyk offers a frustrating read. I do believe that this was...moreVanDyk may have a a split personality. Literally contradicting himself one sentence apart, VanDyk offers a frustrating read. I do believe that this was a terrifying ordeal, but I also believe the publisher returned the original manuscript with a note attached saying "pad this out."(less)
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