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Binding: Mass Market Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54 EAN: 9780446611923 ISBN: 0446611921 Label: Grand Central Publishing Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 560 Publication Date: November 01, 2002 Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Release Date: October 28, 2002 Studio: Grand Central Publishing Sales Rank: 218278
Product Description: What would you steal if you couldn't get caught? That's the tag line ofBrad Meltzer's new thriller, which pits an ambitious young money manager againsta corporate villain, whose intricate financial shenanigans accidentally put ahuge chunk of dough right in front of a man who desperately needs it. Of courseOliver Caruso's conscience troubles him, but that doesn't keep him from lettinghis somewhat looser and less ethical brother convince him this is too good anopportunity to pass up. Meltzer's in interesting territory here, but in order tobuy his premise, you have to believe that it's OK to steal if you have a goodenough reason. This makes his protagonist, who narrates the novel, hard to rootfor and less than sympathetic. Despite this hollow ring, the book is nicelyplotted and should please the author's enthusiastic fan club. --JaneAdams
Amazon.com Review: What would you steal if you couldn't get caught? That's the tag line of Brad Meltzer's new thriller, which pits an ambitious young money manager against a corporate villain, whose intricate financial shenanigans accidentally put a huge chunk of dough right in front of a man who desperately needs it. Of course Oliver Caruso's conscience troubles him, but that doesn't keep him from letting his somewhat looser and less ethical brother convince him this is too good an opportunity to pass up. Meltzer's in interesting territory here, but in order to buy his premise, you have to believe that it's OK to steal if you have a good enough reason. This makes his protagonist, who narrates the novel, hard to root for and less than sympathetic. Despite this hollow ring, the book is nicely plotted and should please the author's enthusiastic fan club. --Jane Adams
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Scrambled Book
The problem with this book is that the author doesn't know whether to be funny or serious. It's written with a slapstick tone and you think you're gonna be laughing throughout. But then real blood begins to flow. So, hey, maybe it's a serious book. But the plot, which is promising at first, soon becomes ridiculous -- comically so. The two Caruso brothers spend the book running away from two Secret Service heavies while other characters come and go. In the end, the book's denouement takes place in the tunnels below Disney World. Which is appropriate because, not only is this book a fantasy, it's downright goofy. This is my first Meltzer book and I will have to seriously think whether or not I want to read another.
Rating: - Flawed
It was difficult for me to stay interested in this book because the characters had no appeal. Liking the main characters is an essential part of a books likability. I just didn't like the main characters at all. It is hard for me to root for someone who is immoral, yet supposedly good.
Rating: - How did it get published?
Have you ever read a really bad book and wonder how it ever got published? The Millionaires is just such a book. This is the first book I've read by this author and unless someone can convince me that this book was the exception rather than the rule, it will be the last. The worst part about the book is the dialogue between the brothers. It had me rolling my eyes often. They even managed to communicate telepathically, which nearly made me laugh out loud. However, instead of giving it only one star, I gave it two because I actually managed to finish it, shaking my head along the way. I didn't care for any of the characters and the brothers were childish at best. Don't waste your time. Avoid it.
Rating: - My Heroes, Charlie and Oliver!!
I finished listening to Millionaires and it was a great book. The story line was very realistic and enjoyable. The plot twists were surprising. I enjoyed watching the transformation of Charlie from a carefree anti-society guy to someone with a sense of responsibility. Oliver also underwent a transformation from society's cookie cutter gofer to a balanced guy that can enjoy life. I truly enjoyed the ending. The author did a wonderful job of providing a realistic solution for the main characters without disappointing. This was my first Meltzer book and I am a fan. His style is clear and well thought out. I give it 5 stars!
Rating: - Good enough
I downloaded the unabridged version of this from I-Tunes, so I gave it a listen. Nothing compares to Meltzer's first book, the Tenth Justice, but this was an interesting enough story. Fine plot twists and OK characters made my long commute a bit more enjoyable.
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