Absolute Power (book)

Absolute Power is also the title of a 1996 book by David Baldacci, which was made into a 1997 film starring Clint Eastwood.

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1996 - David Baldacci - 1997 - Clint Eastwood

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The book is a story of mass coverup on the executive levels of the US government. The book is a quick, good read with intense moments of action and drama. Character development is relatively poor, as the characters tend to stay true to form as initially presented rather than undergo character change. The story is one of what would different character types do when thrown into a difficult situation (as guaged in almost every case, by the type of character involved). Some of the characters are stereotypical (the ever loyal secret service agent, the mentor-student, the arrogant president), while others seem out of place in the role they play (the honest crook, the soft-hearted prosecuter). All-in-all, however, it is a fun read and a pure fantasy. What is described would never happen as noted by the author in the author's note at the end.

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