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by Robert Ludlum (Author)
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In this wickedly funny novel, Robert Ludlum combines the explosive pacing of The Bourne Identity and The Bourne Supremacy with a bitingly witty send-up of everything from government bureaucrats and pandering military men to the mob, the law, and organized religion.

War hero and infamous ladies’ man, General MacKenzie Hawkins is a living legend. His life story had even been sold to Hollywood. But now he stands accused of defacing a historic monument in China’s Forbidden City. Under house arrest in Peking, with a case against him pending in Washington, it looks like the end of Mac’s illustrious career.

But he has a plan of his own—and it includes kidnapping the Pope. What’s the ransom? Just one American dollar—for every Catholic in the world. Add to the mix a slew of shady “investors,” Hawkins’s four persuasive, well-endowed ex-wives, and a young lawyer and fellow soldier who wants nothing more than to return to private life—and you’ve got one relentlessly irreverent page-turner.


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5.0 out of 5 stars What a HOOT!, May 16 2004
By snowblaze (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Road to Gandolfo (Paperback)
This book will have you rolling off the couch! What a premise! It's Ludlum before he took himself too seriously.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific parody!, Jun 21 2001
By David Rasquinha (Arlington, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Road to Gandolfo (Paperback)
This book is one of my favorite depression relievers and a laugh riot from start to finish. For all Ludlum fans, if you are hooked on his customary fare of high voltage suspense and international shenanigans, with events moving at blinding speed, then this book may not be for you. The Road to Gandolfo was written by him before his thrillers became a class of their own and is as different from them as apples from oranges. Yes, there are international goings-on and plenty of war-gaming, strategy and tactics in pursuit of an incredible objective - the kidnapping of the Pope himself!. Yet this is no espionage thriller; rather this book is a terrific parody of the genre. From the fast paced beginning to the charming almost pastoral close, Ludlum spares nobody: the Army, the bureaucrats, the Mafia, the corporate world, lawyers, terrorists, all feel the bite of his wit. The characters too are well drawn: the autocratic Hawk, his four incredible wives, the bumbling Sam Deveraux and a wonderfully human Pope reminiscent of John XXIII all come to full life. A great fun read for the vacations or whenever you want to relax with a light read. A most enjoyable book!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious - A Different Ludlum, Feb 18 2002
By azmi shahrin (malaysia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Road to Gandolfo (Paperback)
I started reading this book with a promise. I promised myself to burn the book if Ludlum starts with Vietnam POW flashbacks and psychobable monologues. I must admit I was tired of his writing style after the Bourne Trilogy, Aquitane and Parsifal. But I must say that I was pleasantly surprised with Ludlum's wit and humour. The book was fun. It was FULL of wicked fun. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, laughing and chuckling. I have started reading the sequel - The Road to Omaha and I hope it will provide just as much enjoyment.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and enjoyable
This book was a very pleasant surprise. It's not the usual Robert Ludlum but instead a light entertaining read. The characters are funny but lean towards unrealistic. Read more
Published on Aug 29 2000 by knewcomb

4.0 out of 5 stars Caution: Sense of humor required
If you don't have a sense of humor, don't enjoy satire, or can't bear the thought of Ludlum, as a "serious" writer, having some fun with his readers, do not read this... Read more
Published on Aug 25 2000 by Jerome L. Cosyn

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't try to predict
Throughout the book I made the mistake of trying to foretell what was to come and I was wrong everytime. Read more
Published on Aug 13 2000 by aida

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely entertaining if you like something different!
Originally published under the pseudonym MICHAEL SHEPHERD until Robert Ludlum became well-known, this story concerns a disgraced general Mackenzie Hawkins, aka THE HAWK, who is... Read more
Published on Jul 31 2000 by Mr N Forbes-warren

5.0 out of 5 stars this book is funny!!!!!!!!!
I never would have believed it! Ludlum turned out a strongly plotted, tightly developed spy book that is actually hilarious! Read more
Published on Jul 10 2000 by Jared Garrett

1.0 out of 5 stars no fun
After reading the reviews on how funny this book is, I could'nt wait to pick it up....what a let down. Ludlum is brilliant, but he's no comedian. Read more
Published on Jul 7 2000 by reese robinson

2.0 out of 5 stars Not very funny or very good
This is Ludlums attempt at writing a comedy. It isn't very funny or entertaining. These two characters go through a series of adventures that aren't interesting. Read more
Published on April 6 2000 by kireviewer

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining
This book was a pleasant diversion for a quiet weekend. Completely entertaining and completely different from the other Robert Ludlum books I've read.
Published on Dec 11 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars If you like satire....
At the top of the list of my favorites. His only attempt at humor, I most times could hardly see the book for the tears of laughter. If you like Ludlum, you can't miss this!
Published on Nov 26 1999 by Joseph Nearns

5.0 out of 5 stars This book had me sobbing with laughter!
The sheer audacity of Hawk's plot to kidnap the Pope (with Sam's reluctant assistance) leaves you breathless with laughter. Read more
Published on Jul 11 1999

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