- Paperback: 510 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; (Reissue) edition (7 May 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0586218505
- ISBN-13: 978-0586218501
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 11.2 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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Her murder was just the beginning. She was an army captain and the daughter of legendary General 'Fighting Joe' Campbell, when her body was found - naked and bound - on the firing range of Fort Hadley. This political powder keg of a case goes directly to elite army investigator Paul Brenner and rape specialist Cynthia Sunhill - and explodes. Behind the military code of honour, Brenner and Sunhill uncover trails of corruption - all leading to the golden girl's shocking secret life.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I have read a number of Nelson Demille books over the years, but for some unknown reason I hadn't gotten round to reading The General's Daughter. Once I had finished it though, I dearly wished I read it before I read a number of the others as then I would see the gradual improvement in Nelson Demille's writing over the years.
By any other standards The General's Daughter is a good book, if not a really good book. The problem is I don't compare it to "other" books, I compare it to other Demille's and against them it does look a little patchy.
The novel is set against the backdrop of Fort Hadley in Georgia. A small to medium size US army base that is the home of General 'Fighting Joe' Campbell and his daughter, Captain Ann Campbell. Both are US Army treasures with big and bright futures ahead of them, but this situation is torn apart when Ann Campbell is found brutally raped and murdered.
Warrant Office Paul Brenner happens to be on site investigation arms fraud, and Warrant Office Cynthia Sunhill also happens to be in the right place at the right time. These are the stories two central characters and are charged with investigating the crime committed against Ann Campbell.
This is where I feel the story doesn't hold up so well under the microscope. Demille is skilled in not writing "stories by numbers" much in the style of Dan Brown, but his characters really are starting to drop out of an identikit which doesn't have many variables. Now The General's Daughter is one of the earlier books from Demille so you must understand that I have read it in the context of seeing similar characters (John Corey) in later books, but to me the similarities really are too clear and do detract from my enjoyment of the book.
Overall this is a decent read; there are no sensational twists, which make it all the more believable. It's a steady book, but not spectacular. It's a strong recommend to Demille fans, if only to see the similarities with other books. For the reader new to Demille, it is an excellent example of his work, but there really are much better out there.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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When I read this book, I was not aware that it was in the process - or rather, near completion - of been turned into a film with John Travolta in the lead role. My partner is halfway through this book and in the knowledge that Mr Travolta stars in the film. It has only added to her enjoyment of the book to date. I on the other hand read the story with no such knowledge and have to admit, that, even without John's influence on my mental pictures of the plot, I was left psychologically "breathless". I first discovered Nelson DeMille quite by accident. I had for many years enjoyed the books of Thomas Block, and so bought a book called "Mayday", which turned out to be a collaboration of one Nelson DeMille and Mr Block. The book, incidentally, is excellent. At the end of the book was the first chapter of "Plum Island".....I was hooked. I then read "Spencerville" (excellent), "The Generals Daughter" and have nearly finished "Gold Coast". I have never read books that have such depth to their characters. The Generals Daughter is about many things but I think that on one level it was about addressing sex discrimination - certainly in the U.S Forces - in general. A female Officer (The Generals Daughter...who else?), is found murdered and it is the job of a military criminal investigator (John Travolta as it turns out) to uncover the villain, but more importantly, discover why. But there again was it murder? Mr DeMille is able to write on so many levels that you wonder where he gains his life experiences, and his skill at developing his female characters makes you realise that this man "Has" to be in touch with his "Feminine" side and this only adds to the depths of insight already evident. This book is a feast, for those who revel in fictional characterization that makes those very same fictional characters real. Nelson DeMille seems like the sort of person who you like to think would make a great dinner companion. I hope that is true.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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As usual, the author provides the reader with a good yarn and snappy dialogue. This is a suspenseful mystery by a master storyteller. It is no surprise that is was made into a blockbuster film starring John Travolta in the role of Criminal Investigation Division Warrant Officer Paul Brenner, a member of the Army's elite investigative unit. Having seen the movies first, the book is as good as the movie, which was a pretty good film.
Brenner is assigned to investigate a politically sensitive case, the bizarre rape-murder of Captain Ann Campbell, a graduate of West Point, the army's poster girl, and the daughter of a legendary and highly regarded general. Brenner's assigned partner on this case turns out to be none other than his former lover, rape specialist Cynthia Sunhill. As they begin their investigation, information that does not jive with the image of the deceased keeps popping up. Moreover, they run into some stonewalling that does not sit well with Brenner. Clearly, something is wrong with the facts as originally presented. Intrigue and deception seem to be everywhere.
Brenner, however, is determined to solve the case before it is taken away from him by the FBI. He smells something fishy and he doesn't much like it. Moreover, he senses that there is something corrupt that permeates the surrounding facade of honor on that Army base, based upon what has come to light about the apparent double life Ann Campbell led. Brenner is convinced that this corruption is at the heart of Ann Campbell's murder.
Though not one of my favorite Demille books, it is still an enjoyable read. The main protagonist, Paul Brenner, is a well-fleshed character and likable. The mystery, however, seems a little forced, and the tawdriness of the life led by the deceased is depressing. Notwithstanding this, it is still a pretty good read from a master storyteller.
Brenner is assigned to investigate a politically sensitive case, the bizarre rape-murder of Captain Ann Campbell, a graduate of West Point, the army's poster girl, and the daughter of a legendary and highly regarded general. Brenner's assigned partner on this case turns out to be none other than his former lover, rape specialist Cynthia Sunhill. As they begin their investigation, information that does not jive with the image of the deceased keeps popping up. Moreover, they run into some stonewalling that does not sit well with Brenner. Clearly, something is wrong with the facts as originally presented. Intrigue and deception seem to be everywhere.
Brenner, however, is determined to solve the case before it is taken away from him by the FBI. He smells something fishy and he doesn't much like it. Moreover, he senses that there is something corrupt that permeates the surrounding facade of honor on that Army base, based upon what has come to light about the apparent double life Ann Campbell led. Brenner is convinced that this corruption is at the heart of Ann Campbell's murder.
Though not one of my favorite Demille books, it is still an enjoyable read. The main protagonist, Paul Brenner, is a well-fleshed character and likable. The mystery, however, seems a little forced, and the tawdriness of the life led by the deceased is depressing. Notwithstanding this, it is still a pretty good read from a master storyteller.
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Great author.
You wont be disappointed with this book, try also by same author:-Wild Fire/Plumb Island/The Lions Game/The Lion/Gate House/Night Fall/Word of Honor/Up Country and Gold Coast.
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I really liked this one
I'm one of those freaks who read the books after I watched the movies. Books always win. No exception here. Really, really good book.
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