The Book of Fate
by Brad Meltzer
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Book Reviews of The Book of Fate
Book Review: Some Good - Some Bad
Summary: 3 Stars
The book cover claims "two-century-old code and penetrate the secrets of Masonic history". But there really isn't but a smattering of that - and the story doesn't hinge on it at all. Mostly cloak and dagger - the reader knows more than the main character, so you know killers are closing in. The escape of the phychotic shooter (who made an assasination attempt on the president) seems contrived just for the climax of the story. The ending was a bit predicatable. The author did present a wounded hero who is struggling with his brush with death. The best friend character was comic relief in an otherwise serious story. It is a modest suspense novel - not epic but worth the read.Book Review: The Da Vinci Code with the Flu
Summary: 2 Stars
Having read Identity Crisis and appreciating the close attention to detail that Brad Meltzer spent on that book, I was very disappointed by The Book of Fate.
The style and plot line reminded me too much of The Da Vinci Code, except the story was weaker and the characters were not developed at all. Even the title itself seems inappropriately named, as the plot focused more on the boring cat and mouse chase between the Three and the book's protagonist.
Overall, I expect great things for Meltzer and look forward to his future works, but this book was not worth the time or money I spent.
Book Review: did they glue the wrong cover on the book?
Summary: 1 Stars
This book truly inspires anyone to become a writer. It shows anyone can do it. The premise of the book is based on "DaVinci Code" style intrigue, evidenced on the cover, which never seems to occur. The characters are shallow and one-dimensional. You never care what happens to the self absorbed characters. You are asked to believe that political operatives at the top of the game fall for reporter tricks, etc. Total nonsense. I would encourage readers (and Mr. Meltzer) to go read Michael Connelly, Daniel Silva or even Stuart Woods.Book Review: Done with Brad Meltzer
Summary: 2 Stars
After The Zero Game and The Millionaires, I thought I would give Brad Meltzer one more shot. He blew it.
Everything has to have a twist in his books. Backstabbing out of nowhere with no foreshadowing, unbelievable and ridiculous plotlines, and useless characters haunt everything he writes.
Political/action/adventure thrillers have enough quality writers, I am glad I didn't waste any money on this book. Thank you soldiers for leaving behind paperback novels all over the place in Baghdad!
Book Review: good read, but not up to his usual standards.
Summary: 3 Stars
I have loved the other Meltzer books I have read (First Counsel, Zero Game, ect.) This one starts out on a tear like the others, but he did let it go too long. The book is over 500 pages and if he would have cut it down to 400 he would have had a FIVE STAR HIT on his hands!!! Either way it is still better than anything written by Paterson, or Dan Brown. Metlzer just gets a little bogged down in the details on this one. Definitely check out his other works.