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Exile
Exile
Author: Richard North Patterson
David Wolfe is a successful American lawyer being primed for a run for Congress. But when the phone rings and he hears the voice of Hana Arif—the Palestinian woman with whom he had a secret affair in law school—he begins a completely unexpected journey. — The next day, the prime minister of Israel is assassinated by a suicide bomber w...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780312938543
ISBN-10: 0312938543
Publication Date: 8/28/2007
Pages: 768
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 101 ratings
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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pattiea avatar reviewed Exile on + 50 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Patterson strays a bit from his normal formula to deliver a long (700+ pages) somewhat pedantic story involving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. At his best when he sticks to courtroom scenes, this was still a good read, just not one of his best.
scrapbooklady avatar reviewed Exile on + 472 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
"Exile" is a well- researched, informative novel as to Israeli-Palestinian issues. The plot is somewhat predictable, but still entertaining and a good read.
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Helpful Score: 2
I don't think I've ever read a book that is more applicable to today's current affairs. This book really offers one rare insights into both sides of the middle eastern issue without any bias of the author.

The way he weaves the central action/plot through this web is extraordiarily remarkable. This book will cross genres and you cannot help but come away changed in some way from having read it.

Action, courtroom thriller, whodunit, etc. This one touches all the bases.
countryd avatar reviewed Exile on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I couldn't put this book down. I didn't know what to expect when I started reading it, but it didn't take long for me to become enthralled with it. It was just so intense and very educational as well if you don't know much about the situation in Israel.
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This is a compelling book that revolves around the Israel-Palestinian conflict. The story moves quickly and the background facts are historically accurate. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes mysteries and likes to learn a little history at the same time,
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really good read
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A 500+ page spy trial story that would've been better as 300 pages. Still an enjoyable read but much too long
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Excellent book! It was selected by my bookclub and I loved it and found it insightful, thought provoking and educational (in its own way).


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