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|  | Author: David Baldacci
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
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Rating:  220 reviews
Sales Rank: 7091
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Stated First Edition
Pages: 464
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.1 x 1.6
ISBN: 0446539759
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780446539753
ASIN: 0446539759
Publication Date: April 21, 2009
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 Baldacci's First Family--Not his Best, but Good August 16, 2009
josie, the book junkie
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Not the best work of Baldacci, but a good look into what power and the desire to hold onto it at all costs can do to people. The story of results of careless actions by people and one man's determination to right a wrong in his own way is fascinating.
 Worst book so far August 14, 2009
William J. Gabb
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
While I normally enjoy Baldacci's potboilers (particulary on long flights), I thought this was his worst book so far. The plot made no sense with a bad guy that was never credible. Recommend that you skip this one. I have a 2 bad book rule that says once an author has hooked me, he/she gets automatic purchases until there are 2 bad books in a row. Then they are off the list until a review requalifies them for purchase. This is the first of two for Baldacci. Another one like this and he is off my list.
 What's with the sub-plot??? August 9, 2009
Thos. R. (Washington)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
It was a decent mindless read for a summer book at the beach. However, it was by no means up to the author's prior quality. As other readers noted, the story took a long time to unfold and there was this sub-plot thrown in that had nothing to do with the primary story other than to pad the book with ovar 100 unnecessary pages.
It is, what it is. August 8, 2009
CAPinBoynton (Boynton Beach, fl USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have read all of David Baldacci's books; and yes, some are better than others. I don't think that First Family was his best book, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I like the characters of Sean and Michelle and hope to see them again in future adventures. The "all charm but can't keep his pants zipped" President and his manipulative, powerful first lady were very believable (due to our own country's past history). Sam Quarry was a stereotypical redneck and somewhat extreme example of how some picture Southerners. Since I am from MS / AL, Sam was insulting, but plausible. The story line was, at times, stretching the reader's acceptance; but that is one of the appeals of Baldacci's writing. He pushes the believability factor to the absolute limit and then just a little beyond. But after all, that's why I am reading, for the entertainment factor. It's not supposed to be anything more. I'm anxiously awaiting his next book.
 Captivating and satisfying August 7, 2009
allie Brummond
31 out of 33 found this review helpful
First Family is David Baldacci's follow-up to Simple Genius. Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are summoned by Pam Dutton to instruct them on their next case. Before they can meet with her, however, they notice two men running from the scene firing their guns. As they investigate the house they notice Pam is dead, but, Willa, her eldest daughter, is missing. Subplots are plenty as Michelle, who is still struggling to come to terms about her mother's death, returns home to be with her father. First Family is a beefy book with twists and turns reminiscent of a roller coaster. Its politics and scandals are so complex that the reader stays in tune with the book from page one, and doesn't blink until the book ends. David Baldacci has once again delivered a novel that will captivate its readers....
I would also highly recommend: S is for Sirens a novel that ranked one of the best this year.
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