No romance yet.but there are possibilities. The two respect each other's differences because there's real affection between them. A super athlete and health food addict, there's nothing she likes more, (almost), than to row her boat many miles and return to a large spinach salad, multigrain bread and carrot juice. Her place is a mess and she is impulsive to boot. He is a connoisseur of rich food and fine wine, and a steady rock when it comes to dependability. King is a "neatnick," everything-in-its-place type. Their combined energy, skills, intelligence and humor cannot be beat. This odd couple, of sorts, is what makes the novel work. Since we last saw them, these two have changed careers and joined forces by becoming partners in a private investigation firm, King and Maxwell, located in smalltown Wrightsburg, Virginia. Baldacci introduced us to two disgraced secret service agents in Split Second, Sean King and Michelle Maxwell. Although I am tempted to fudge a bit on the rating and go with the crowd, I have to call it as I see it. Not fun! I just finished reading many positive reviews for The Hour Game and am beginning to wonder if I am the only one who was effected negatively. And this book is far too long! I began to study the novel, actually taking notes, as if it were homework for a class in thermodynamics. However, Baldacci introduces so many characters of great import, and more of lesser standing, along with so many plots, subplots, potential plots and all sorts of motives, that I found it difficult to keep them all straight. I am an avid reader and pride myself on my ability to concentrate. I just hate to be disappointed by a novel. Needless to say, I looked forward, with delight, to reading the rest of the book - only to be let down, cruelly.
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By the time I'm done you wish it be just Zodiac."Ī third of the way through The Hour Game, I asked myself what more could a reader want in a mystery /suspense thriller than what author David Baldacci has offered up in his latest novel? There are two fascinating protagonists with great mutual chemistry, interesting secondary characters, an intriguing plot and a bevy of subplots. It ain't going be that easy don't you know. Or his second or third or fourth coming. I am me. Perskie DEC 19, 2004)īy now, you find the girl. ( Jump over to read a review of The Whole Truth and Last Man Standing)