The Inner Circle
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Mar 30, 2011 05:58PM
First of all, any author whose main character foil is named Clementine, he or she should be denied all publishing rights for three years. And then to call her, "Clemmy". Ugh! Come on Brad, how about some creativity. The plot is ridiculous and confused. Two competing secret inner circles with a bad, dastardly President? What? Meltzer gives no evidence that the President is a bad guy except for some teenage escapade without any proof. This is one of the worst novels of this genre I've listened to. Trying to be Dan Brown, who's not so hot anyway, is a weak attempt. Put this book at the bottom of your list. You have to be desperate.
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Awww, this book is on my "to read" list this year. I try to start/finish what's on it at all costs! Now I'm thinking twice about removing Inner Circle after reading your review! I axed Jane Eyre (14 chapters in, still bored). I dunno, I will have to at least try this one and see for myself. The premise seemed so interesting.
RETRODOLL wrote: "Awww, this book is on my "to read" list this year. I try to start/finish what's on it at all costs! Now I'm thinking twice about removing Inner Circle after reading your review! I axed Jane Eyre (1..."
You should read it, Retrodoll. I read it and enjoyed it immensely. It is a quick read with lots of interesting twists and turns.
You should read it, Retrodoll. I read it and enjoyed it immensely. It is a quick read with lots of interesting twists and turns.
I loved this book! I found the plot interesting, the writing very modern and fast-paced, and the hero just quirky enough to keep us interested.
Brad Meltzer is one of my favorite authors. But I did find this book a little less interesting that some of his others. I still plan on reading his books...it was one that I had to work on to finish. But, all in all, I can say that I did enjoy the book.
Susan wrote: "Brad Meltzer is one of my favorite authors. But I did find this book a little less interesting that some of his others. I still plan on reading his books...it was one that I had to work on to fin..."
I enjoyed the book, Susan, but I hear what you're saying. However, I've learned that it's important to have read this one if you're planning to read his newest publication, The Fifth Assassin. There's always a silver lining!
I enjoyed the book, Susan, but I hear what you're saying. However, I've learned that it's important to have read this one if you're planning to read his newest publication, The Fifth Assassin. There's always a silver lining!
I truly enjoyed this book and craved more time to pour into it. I am a new fan...
Remember the party game when someone starts writing a story, then passes it to the next person who must write a paragraph, then to the next one who must continue to add, etc.? Well that's how this book was written. Each successive contributor tries to make the plot turn inside out or take an unexpected twist. Also each writer tries to leave the plot in a place that would be difficult to follow. No kidding: if you read it as it you know this is how it is written, it is no longer irritating but becomes hilarious. At the end of each chapter, imagine that it's your turn to write. How could you top the crazy plot path so far? The read and find out how someone else did it. You will find yourself saying, "Of course. Why didn't I think of that!"
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