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A genius idea for a story that could have been deep and meaningful in more than a 'I think we can get a screenplay out of this' way. That's not to say it wasn't enjoyable, it was, very, but it isn't literature. The characters are cheesy and one dimensional and appear and disappear in not very realistic ways throughout the book. The politics are none to subtle either. But, it was a good and undemanding read and I've rounded up the 3.5 stars to a 4.
Usually if I enjoy a book on a fairly shallow level, one where I'm not invested emotionally and will be upset if the director has a different vision from me, I can't wait to see the film. But in this case, I've read the book, it's enough, I don't think I would ever reread it either.
Enjoy it when you want something undemanding, a nice blockbuster type of book set in exotic climes, but don't expect it to live up to the hype, it's just not that good.
Usually if I enjoy a book on a fairly shallow level, one where I'm not invested emotionally and will be upset if the director has a different vision from me, I can't wait to see the film. But in this case, I've read the book, it's enough, I don't think I would ever reread it either.
Enjoy it when you want something undemanding, a nice blockbuster type of book set in exotic climes, but don't expect it to live up to the hype, it's just not that good.