- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: Pan (2 Oct 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0330454870
- ISBN-13: 978-0330454872
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 142,683 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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`Culminating in a dramatic show trial and a desperate race against time, Eclipse combines a thrilling narrative with a vivid look at the human cost of the global lust for oil.'
--Tangled Web
--Tangled Web
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The new novel from the thinking man's thriller writer
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I enjoyed this although it demanded a lot of concentration as it is very complex. Not your typical legal thriller, although it has elements of this genre, it is far more politically detailed and the plot is very drawn out. But it is making very detailed and complex observations, about a subject (the exploitation of African oil reserves) where there are no simple answers or explanations, and this is described skilfully. Reminds me a bit of the TV series The West Wing, in the handling of a very complex issue with grey areas of morality. It makes me thankful that I don't have to be involved in making decisions about such matters, and gives respect and understanding for those who do.
Was not wholly satisfied by the ending though; the political issues seemed more important to the author than the characters. These were worked through but I was left wondering about two of the main characters' fates. Perhaps there will be a sequel...
Was not wholly satisfied by the ending though; the political issues seemed more important to the author than the characters. These were worked through but I was left wondering about two of the main characters' fates. Perhaps there will be a sequel...
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Whatever happened to the "old" Richard North Patterson who used to write such page-turners as Degree Of Guilt, Eyes Of A Child, The Final Judgment and Silent Witness? Does he exist anymore? The more modern day Patterson hasn't been able to write a book for several years now that can match these earlier efforts in which the plots were rich and suspenseful and the characters were multdimensional and highly relatable. And his latest work, Eclipse, is no exception. I had hopes that Eclipse was going to an "old" style Patterson book spellbinder, as the plot involves an American lawyer who takes on a nearly impossible case -- the defense of an African freedom-fighter against his government's charge of murder. However, typical of Patterson's more recent books, the author uses Eclipse as a vehicle to preach on his (often very liberal) political viewpoints -- in this case, the human cost of the global lust for oil -- rather to provide a well-developed story. In fairness to Patterson, Eclipse is well-written and he presents his viewpoints well; however, these viewpoints overshadow much of the plot -- which is too drawn out -- and the development of his main characters. It's not until the courtroom chapters that the book really comes alive and provides some thrills and suspense. However, for me, this comes about too late to elevate my opinion throughout the first three-quarters of Eclipse, which was just fair. All in all, Eclipse was just good enough to finish but not good enough to recommend.
Format:Kindle Edition
I found this book very hard work to get into, but it got easier as it went along. The ending leaves one hanging a bit, as a plot ending I mean. As someone has already said, maybe there is a sequel on its way. If you read in bed, as I do, sleep with a dictionary or a very informed partner, as some of the words are a little obscure, to me anyway. But I enjoyed the read.
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Richard North Patterson is one of my top 5 authors and I eagerly await his latest books but I was very disappointed with Eclipse. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2009 by Susan Woolley
elipse
relly pleased with this purchase.i would buy again from this person.
i have read the book and really enjoyed it.
must mention the book looked new.
many thanks kath
i have read the book and really enjoyed it.
must mention the book looked new.
many thanks kath
Published on 27 Jun 2009 by K. MARSHALL
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