As mentioned in my earlier post, on occasion I try to read outside my regular reading preferences. First it was Mansfield Park, and then I moved to the 21st Century and popular author David Baldacci. I didn't even ready the publisher's blurb, below. I went in blind and within the first few pages I knew this would be the last Baldacci novel I would read. This has to be one of the most testosterone filled books I have ever read. It is retchingly American -- it was reminiscent of the movie, Independence Day. When one of the main character's brake lines were cut, I thought I would scream. In time, however, I was better able to accept the premise, the stock characters, and cliches. In fact, at the end, I wanted to see how the author was going to wrap up everything nicely, and he did -- all the loose ends were tied up into a nice bow.
So at this point, I believe I can take a break from expanding my reading horizons and enjoy books for the sake of enjoying them. Part way through The Camel Club, I started the Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway and I'm thoroughly enjoying. It's interesting how both books deal with terrorists and the horrors or war, and yet they couldn't be more different. Yup, I've expanded my reading horizons but I'm going to continue to explore the many wonderful authors that appeal to my reading preference. Sometimes you have to travel to new lands in order to fully appreciate familiar territory.
Publisher's blurb:
Existing in the fringes of Washington, D.C. the Club consists of four eccentric members. Led by a mysterious man known as "Oliver Stone," they study conspiracy theories, current events, and the machinations of government to discover the "truth" behind the country's actions. Their efforts bear little fruit until the group witnesses a shocking murder, and become embroiled in an astounding, far-reaching conspiracy. Now the Club must join forces with a Secret Service agent to confront one of the most chilling spectacle ever to take place on American soil -- an event that may trigger the ultimate war between two different worlds. And all that stands in the way of this apocalypse is five unexpected heroes.
So at this point, I believe I can take a break from expanding my reading horizons and enjoy books for the sake of enjoying them. Part way through The Camel Club, I started the Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway and I'm thoroughly enjoying. It's interesting how both books deal with terrorists and the horrors or war, and yet they couldn't be more different. Yup, I've expanded my reading horizons but I'm going to continue to explore the many wonderful authors that appeal to my reading preference. Sometimes you have to travel to new lands in order to fully appreciate familiar territory.
Publisher's blurb:
Existing in the fringes of Washington, D.C. the Club consists of four eccentric members. Led by a mysterious man known as "Oliver Stone," they study conspiracy theories, current events, and the machinations of government to discover the "truth" behind the country's actions. Their efforts bear little fruit until the group witnesses a shocking murder, and become embroiled in an astounding, far-reaching conspiracy. Now the Club must join forces with a Secret Service agent to confront one of the most chilling spectacle ever to take place on American soil -- an event that may trigger the ultimate war between two different worlds. And all that stands in the way of this apocalypse is five unexpected heroes.
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