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Eddy's Current
375 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2011
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October 3, 2013
I must admit that while reading the prologue I spent the entire time wondering what was happening, and wondered once or twice how it was to tie back into the novel proper. I found that there was almost too much history leading us through the novel. It leads to having too much going on to follow easily. I appreciate how the storylines do eventually tie together, showing the interconnectedness of everything. The possibilities behind the political intrigue and corruption in this novel are simply astounding, shocking, and rather frightening.
The characters in this novel were quite unique. Some were extremely well developed, while others were ghosts. Based on the subject matter at hand, it wasn’t a bad thing but I would have appreciated a bit more detail on some of the recurring characters.
Overall this novel was interesting but hard to follow. The novel itself was well put together, edited and presented while the writing style was somewhat harsh and forced. It was a very thought provoking novel but at the same time was difficult to immerse myself fully into.
Please note that I received this novel free of charge from the author/publisher/blog tour company in exchange for an honest review.
The characters in this novel were quite unique. Some were extremely well developed, while others were ghosts. Based on the subject matter at hand, it wasn’t a bad thing but I would have appreciated a bit more detail on some of the recurring characters.
Overall this novel was interesting but hard to follow. The novel itself was well put together, edited and presented while the writing style was somewhat harsh and forced. It was a very thought provoking novel but at the same time was difficult to immerse myself fully into.
Please note that I received this novel free of charge from the author/publisher/blog tour company in exchange for an honest review.
February 9, 2014
The author, Reed Sprague, gifted me a copy of this novel in exchange for my review.
There are flashes of brilliance in “Eddy’s Current.” The reader follows a character that is rising to dangerous prominence on the political scene. Sprague brings us the best of political thrillers in corruption, greed and the apathetic cooperation of “sheeple.” In many way, “Eddy’s Current” is like the best episode of American Greed (CNBC). It’s the inconsistency of writing style and that the author could have winnowed some choices made in the story that truly let this novel down.
“Eddy’s Current” is the first in a planned quartet of novels and in order to fill those four novels with any sort of running thread, there has to be a number of threads to flesh out and follow. “Eddy’s Current” was very top heavy. There are a large number of characters to keep track of as well as several plot lines that one could assume will be tied up and characters fleshed out over the course of four novels but, at the outset, are hard to keep track. This difficulty is enhanced by a perplexing metafiction aspect that cannot help but take the reader out of the experience.
“Eddy’s Current” is quite the cautionary tale. Sprague’s biography tells us that his faith is very important to him so its no surprise that there is a message of warning to people turning their back on religion in our country. While not a religious person, I can appreciate Sprague’s intent and know that if my very religious mom were to read fiction, she would enjoy the message of “Eddy’s Current.”
There are flashes of brilliance in “Eddy’s Current.” The reader follows a character that is rising to dangerous prominence on the political scene. Sprague brings us the best of political thrillers in corruption, greed and the apathetic cooperation of “sheeple.” In many way, “Eddy’s Current” is like the best episode of American Greed (CNBC). It’s the inconsistency of writing style and that the author could have winnowed some choices made in the story that truly let this novel down.
“Eddy’s Current” is the first in a planned quartet of novels and in order to fill those four novels with any sort of running thread, there has to be a number of threads to flesh out and follow. “Eddy’s Current” was very top heavy. There are a large number of characters to keep track of as well as several plot lines that one could assume will be tied up and characters fleshed out over the course of four novels but, at the outset, are hard to keep track. This difficulty is enhanced by a perplexing metafiction aspect that cannot help but take the reader out of the experience.
“Eddy’s Current” is quite the cautionary tale. Sprague’s biography tells us that his faith is very important to him so its no surprise that there is a message of warning to people turning their back on religion in our country. While not a religious person, I can appreciate Sprague’s intent and know that if my very religious mom were to read fiction, she would enjoy the message of “Eddy’s Current.”
August 7, 2013
I was offered a free copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. What with that and the book description, I really wasn't sure what to expect.
I was pleasantly surprised.
I'm still not entirely sure how or when the prologue fitted into the main story, but the characters were so well drawn I found myself returning to the book whenever I could to find out what happened next. Alex in particular took my fancy, and I was strongly reminded of the Jeffrey Archer books I used to read, in the way Alex's political career was charted. The different threads were interwoven enough that I could easily recognise characters who turned up someone else's story as the storylines drew together to paint a worrying picture of power in the States and in the world, and what could happen if power gets into the wrong hands.
I would have liked to have seen more of how Peterson managed to ascend to power so quickly after being anonymous for so long, but generally I found this book thoroughly enjoyable and frighteningly almost believable (they wouldn't really do that, would they?).
I'm glad I read this book, and I've a feeling that the characters and storyline will haunt me for a while, hence the five stars. The writing style was smooth and polished, although proof reading could have been a little more thorough in places, and the almost cynical style of the author as he charted the unfolding situation was reminiscent at times of the TV series The Newsroom.
I was pleasantly surprised.
I'm still not entirely sure how or when the prologue fitted into the main story, but the characters were so well drawn I found myself returning to the book whenever I could to find out what happened next. Alex in particular took my fancy, and I was strongly reminded of the Jeffrey Archer books I used to read, in the way Alex's political career was charted. The different threads were interwoven enough that I could easily recognise characters who turned up someone else's story as the storylines drew together to paint a worrying picture of power in the States and in the world, and what could happen if power gets into the wrong hands.
I would have liked to have seen more of how Peterson managed to ascend to power so quickly after being anonymous for so long, but generally I found this book thoroughly enjoyable and frighteningly almost believable (they wouldn't really do that, would they?).
I'm glad I read this book, and I've a feeling that the characters and storyline will haunt me for a while, hence the five stars. The writing style was smooth and polished, although proof reading could have been a little more thorough in places, and the almost cynical style of the author as he charted the unfolding situation was reminiscent at times of the TV series The Newsroom.
January 23, 2016
Twenty years from now, the world is a very different place. The US is not the superpower it once was, and India and Pakistan have just been tricked into exchanging nuclear blows. Into the ensuing power gap surges one Tyler Peterson, who has worked his whole life in order to achieve absolute power over the planet. All that stands between him and total dictatorship over the world are a few honest men who remember what freedom was, and what it means to be an American. At great personal cost, they take on Peterson in a gamble that could see America wiped out as a nation.
Reed Sprague's EDDY'S CURRENT is a truly enjoyable read. It has plenty of action, and along with it some really well developed and interesting characters. My favorite thing about the book was that it starts off as three different stories, which slowly build together into one explosive ending. Have seen this technique before, but Sprague uses it very well to develop his characters and tell his story.
I will forewarn the reader that there are a lot of characters, and suggest that you make use of the "notes" feature if you are reading the electronic version to jot down some reminders of who's who in the zoo. Will add to your enjoyment as the story concludes.
Well written and entertaining. Fans of political thrillers will enjoy this, as well as action fans in general.
Reed Sprague's EDDY'S CURRENT is a truly enjoyable read. It has plenty of action, and along with it some really well developed and interesting characters. My favorite thing about the book was that it starts off as three different stories, which slowly build together into one explosive ending. Have seen this technique before, but Sprague uses it very well to develop his characters and tell his story.
I will forewarn the reader that there are a lot of characters, and suggest that you make use of the "notes" feature if you are reading the electronic version to jot down some reminders of who's who in the zoo. Will add to your enjoyment as the story concludes.
Well written and entertaining. Fans of political thrillers will enjoy this, as well as action fans in general.
October 19, 2013
I was given this book by the author for review.
This is an interesting and intriguing tale of corruption of the worst sort - down to the depths of hell and how power hungry people will do anything to both get it and keep it.
For the cynical amongst us, this story would come as no surprise, as the evil in the world is ever increasing while most of us just stand by and watch.
There is both good and bad within this book - with characters and the things they do - and it will be up to the reader to decide just how bad things have become and if hope may still exist.
I don't give spoilers but will say that this story is well written and extremely thought provoking and disturbing on many levels.
Recommended to those who like to think.
This is an interesting and intriguing tale of corruption of the worst sort - down to the depths of hell and how power hungry people will do anything to both get it and keep it.
For the cynical amongst us, this story would come as no surprise, as the evil in the world is ever increasing while most of us just stand by and watch.
There is both good and bad within this book - with characters and the things they do - and it will be up to the reader to decide just how bad things have become and if hope may still exist.
I don't give spoilers but will say that this story is well written and extremely thought provoking and disturbing on many levels.
Recommended to those who like to think.
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