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This novel took a long time to pick up any sort of narrative force - a very long time, since it is a very long novel. Most (90%?) of the novel consists of people talking or thinking about the law or politics, and that's not terribly thrilling in a novel that aspires to be a high-brow legal thriller. At least that it what it seems to want to be, as the didactic sections were interspersed with murders, prostitution, and conspiracies.
And then there is the alternative history aspect, which was unde ...more
And then there is the alternative history aspect, which was unde ...more
I cannot believe he ends up getting shot and dying anyway. Several characters with similar names made the story line convoluted, still, I enjoyed the plot and the suspense of the impeachment trial up until the very end. I would recommend this book to someone who enjoys mysteries.
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Fascinating and helpful commentary on WashingtoN DC's geographiy, especially since I am still a new explorer in the downtown area!!!
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