The Means: A Novel
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (608 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00GEEB1KY |
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| Number of Pages | : | 110 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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If you're fascinated by the political process and campaigns, you'll love this book. Larry Hoffer Full disclosure: I received an advance readers copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review.Having lived in the Washington, DC area for more than 25 years, I'm still simultaneously fascinated and reviled by politics. While I've had more than my share of politicians and their rhetoric and mudslinging, I have always been a sucker for the drama of presidential campaigns, watching a herd of candidates enter and only the luckiest one survives. That certainly explains part of the appeal of Douglas Brunt's tremendously compelling new novel, The Means.The Means follows three characters over a four-year period. Mitchell Maso. L. Masters said A good read. Could have been great. The Means by Douglas Brunt (aka “Babe” Brunt as called by his wife, Megyn on FOX) is a fun, easy read with just the right number of characters and simplicity of plot that one can read it late at night after yet another 1"A good read. Could have been great" according to L. Masters. The Means by Douglas Brunt (aka “Babe” Brunt as called by his wife, Megyn on FOX) is a fun, easy read with just the right number of characters and simplicity of plot that one can read it late at night after yet another 12-hour day. The book is also elucidating, which lends to its importance. A book should be important. If you ever wondered how it came to pass that in this great nation of ours we have managed to end up with “Made Guys” for President instead of people who EARNED the position and UNDERSTAND how to lead…this book goes a long way toward explaining that regrettable phenomenon. If the results of Th. -hour day. The book is also elucidating, which lends to its importance. A book should be important. If you ever wondered how it came to pass that in this great nation of ours we have managed to end up with “Made Guys” for President instead of people who EARNED the position and UNDERSTAND how to lead…this book goes a long way toward explaining that regrettable phenomenon. If the results of Th. Interesting plot. Since new writers select subject matters with Robert Losekamp Interesting plot. Since new writers select subject matters with which they are familiar with I wonder how much Megyn Kelly experiences in her journey from attorney to journalist is reflected in his book. Doug's craft will continue to grow and. I look forward to his next book.
The Means is a terrific, fast-paced novel that is not only entertaining but prophetic." (Bob Beckel, political analyst, former national campaign manager (Mondale), and former national campaign consultant (Clinton, Carter) )"Douglas Brunt's brilliant and evocative novel, The Means, draws you deep into a disturbingly believable world of immoral politics and money." (Ken Langone, co-founder Home Depot )“The twisted psyche and psychiatric instability of our politicians and our times is evoked convincingly in the new novel The Means. If Doug Brunt wasn’t a great novelist, he should be a campaign manager. This is a taut, thoughtful, and totally believabl
She is determined and brilliant, and her dogged pursuit of a decade-old story could trigger a scandal that would upend the political landscape.New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt’s “fast-paced, noirish novel” (Library Journal) creates an incisive portrait of ambition, power, and what it takes to win in the ruthless world of politics today.. His bold style makes him a favorite for a run at the White House.Mitchell Mason is the president-elect of the United States, pushed into politics by a father determined to create a political dynasty. Mason manages the White House with a personal touch that makes as many friends as enemies.Samantha Davis is a child actor-turned-lawyer-turned-journalist, working her way up from the bottom in a competitive industry. Part Primary Colors, part House of Cards,The Means is a “compelling psychic drama” (Forbes) and a “tale of political intrigue” (The Free Lance-Star) that takes you deep into high-stakes politics where everyone has something to hide.Tom Pauley is a conservative trial attorney in Durham, NC, who is tapped by GOP leaders to campaign for the Governor’s mansion
Visit DouglasBrunt. Until 2011, Douglas Brunt was CEO of Authentium, Inc., a security company. . A Philadelphia native, he lives in New York with his wife and three children. His first novel, Ghosts of Manhattan, was a New York Times bestseller