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Absolute Power

David Baldacci
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Absolute Power

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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David Baldacci

Absolute Power

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

550

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Washington, D.C. • 1990s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Absolute Power by David Baldacci is a thriller focusing on a burglar who witnesses a crime involving high-level officials. This person becomes entangled in a dangerous cover-up, risking their life while attempting to expose the truth. The novel delves into themes of power, corruption, and justice.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

108,639 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

David Baldacci's Absolute Power delivers a gripping thriller with a compelling plot and well-drawn characters. Readers appreciate the intense pace and intricate narrative. However, some find the story's reliance on coincidences less convincing. Overall, it offers strong entertainment value with its suspenseful and engaging storyline.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Absolute Power?

Readers who relish political thrillers and suspenseful narratives like John Grisham's The Pelican Brief or Tom Clancy's The Hunt for Red October will find Absolute Power by David Baldacci captivating. Fans of intricate plots, legal drama, and moral dilemmas will be especially drawn to its gripping storyline and complex characters.

4.2

108,639 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

550

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Washington, D.C. • 1990s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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