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by Richard North Patterson (Author) "In a high clear voice, carrying a trace of Irish lilt, kerry Kilcannon repeated the historic phrases intoned by Chief Justice Roger Bannon ..." (more)
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4.0 out of 5 stars strong work, excellent research but needed editing, Nov 3 2003
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This review is from: Protect and Defend (Mass Market Paperback)
This was my first exposure to Patterson's work and I was very impressed. His knowledge of the dynamic and process of politics makes this a compelling read. His presentation of the contentious debate about Women's Reproductive Rights is very fair. My only quible is that the book is just too long. When a sentence would have worked, he gives us a paragraph. When a paragraph would have sufficed, we get a chapter. A tighter narative would have given greater momentum to the last third of the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars an good book, Oct 15 2003
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This review is from: Protect and Defend (Mass Market Paperback)
I just found this book and I was blown away by it, it is a very good book and everyone should read it.(it about abortion rights)
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1.0 out of 5 stars Disclaimer! Amazons scale requires this book to be overrated, Oct 5 2003
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A work can be slanted, biased, and intellectually compelling, but not here. Patterson's CONTRIVED PROPAGANDA for the feel-good masses should be a disappointment for all admirers of his early novels.

How do you create a book Bill Clinton calls a must read? Lift characters from current events, vilify mainstream opponents of your views, and white wash your own extremist positions. Go to far and you end up with, as an earlier reviewer notes, a Masters and Killcannon... "so saintly and self-righteous, they are nauseating."

If you're comfortable with the views of gun violence and reproductive rights advocates like Patterson, that to use weapons to defend your family and your life is wrong but killing partially delivered babies is right, buy this book.

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1.0 out of 5 stars STACKED DECK
Richard North Patterson is a compelling storywriter, and up to this point, I have found his books to be wonderfully executed and gripping. Read more
Published on Mar 13 2003 by Michael Butts

3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty exhaustive, if biased coverage to two big issues
I will first compliment the author on doing a pretty good job of trying to present MOST of the issues covering the topics of this book; namely abortion and political maneuvering... Read more
Published on Feb 3 2003 by Len Czyzniejewski

1.0 out of 5 stars intolerance speaks
At the end of the book, Patterson writes that the 2 largest pro-life groups did not respond to his request for information. Read more
Published on Jan 12 2003 by martyglickman

1.0 out of 5 stars Preaching to the Left-wing Choir
From the pulpits of east and west coast liberal meccas, Martha's Vinyard and San Francisco, Patterson rants to his masses. Read more
Published on Oct 25 2002 by Rockinbald

5.0 out of 5 stars Protect and Defend
I can't believe I have not read a Richard North Patterson book before. This held me in it's grip as Grisham or Baldacci never have. It felt real and read easily. Read more
Published on Aug 5 2002 by audrey

4.0 out of 5 stars Sophisticated and Complex
Perhaps the most sophisticated and complex of Patterson's novels, Protect and Defend provides a uniquely realistic look at the human behaviour, emotions and issues that surround... Read more
Published on July 12 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Great insight inside the Beltway
To start out I have to say I think Kerry Kilcannon is one of the best-done characters I have ever read. I also think he has a cool name, but that is less important. Read more
Published on July 1 2002 by Tyler Scott Ritchie

3.0 out of 5 stars AUDIO VERSION - SARDONIC, SARDONIC, SARDONIC
This is an okay book. It's a little too heavy on the meaningless detail - and it tries too hard to weave too many separate stories together. Read more
Published on Jun 22 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing, informational, and entertaining
One of the best books I have ever read....relevant to today's political and philosophical conflicts. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2002 by Ann Carlson

4.0 out of 5 stars Very compelling reading
This book is about abortion, and does not avoid the more emotion-laden issues of late-term abortion. Read more
Published on April 27 2002 by Charles G. Fry

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