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Title: The Millionaires by Brad Meltzer ISBN: 0-446-61192-1 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 28 October, 2002 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.37 (115 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: deeply flawed and fast read
Comment: This book starts out strong and engaging with a fast moving storyline but it quickly turns into a contrived work. The story centers around two brothers Charlie and Oliver who work at an upscale bank and decide to steel money from an abandoned account with the help of their friend Shep who is head of security. One problem, the government was monitoring the account. The G-men quickly unravel the crime and in the process kill Shep (they want the money too of course) So the two brothers run and carnage ensues.
The novel is a fast read despite its length but after the first hundred pages I felt as if I was reading the script to a TV movie of the week. The chapters are short and utilize these ridiculous cliffhanger endings. As the story develops the plot become increasingly silly (spoilers ahead skip to the last paragraph if you don't want to know how it end) involving a secret worm imbedded in Disney's website and the book climaxes at the Magic Kingdom. Of course what would the narrative be with out a love story, so one is thrown in. As implausible as it is Oliver manages to fall in love while he is running for his life. Finally the "twist" ending was especially corny as the two Brothers discover that their friend Shep is alive and Oliver's love interest is actually Shep's wife. Even more outlandish is the revelation that Shep and his wife are in on the plot to steel the money with the corrupt feds.
I picked up this book because I saw Meltzer on CNN with Lou Dobbs and I thought I was in for a first right financial thriller, I was sorely disappointed. I recommend any of John Grisham's earlier books (The Firm, The Pelican brief, The Client) instead of this one. Those novels were great stories that really kept you on the edge of your seat and felt plausible, this book was just one cheap thrill. Literary candy that makes you feel guilty for having consumed it.
Rating: 3
Summary: Fun read, nothing earth-shattering
Comment: As a financial thriller, this is an okay book, but nothing outstanding. I mostly enjoyed reading it because it moved fairly quickly.
The positives: Quick and painless; Different subject; Exploration of the "gray" areas of crime (when you think no one can get hurt, does that make it right?).
The negatives: Dialogue is a bit too cliche at times; Meltzer still has some work to do to perfect his craft as a writer; Unbelievable plot (but that's okay for a quick and painless read); Flat characterization (the villains) or over characterization (the main characters) a bit annoying at times.
Overall, neither bad nor good. Just okay.
Rating: 4
Summary: 4 Stars a decent read
Comment: This was my fisrt Metzger book and it was an enjoyable read. The book grabs you from the get go but tends to drag towards the end. I found myself wondering when is this book going to end. The story was good and I enjoyed oliver and Charlie very much, brothers always come first. I found the Duckworth secret a bit confusing but it all worked out in the end. This book could of been a little shorter but I enjoyed it none the less. The Secret Service tie in and Joey make this book very interesting.
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Title: The First Counsel by Brad Meltzer ISBN: 044661064X Publisher: Warner Vision Pub. Date: 01 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Dead Even by Brad Meltzer ISBN: 0446607339 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 March, 1999 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Tenth Justice by Brad Meltzer ISBN: 0446606243 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 June, 1998 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Zero Game by Brad Meltzer ISBN: 0446530980 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 20 January, 2004 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
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Title: Split Second by David Baldacci ISBN: 0446530891 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 30 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $26.95 |
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