A conversation between two friends, one of whom has decided to assassinate the president. While its potential for suspense and for exploring the human psyche is great, this novel is mostly a political rant and doesn't work on any level. (

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fanoula | Nov 18, 2008 |

anti-bush, but disappointing,dialalog goes on &on stating the obvious without making any points that further the case against Bush. Progressives will agree just because, conservatives will go on & on with spurious claim that we are fighting terrorists. (

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thosgpetri | Jul 10, 2008 |

A novel written in script form...interesting concept, but not a great story. (

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Djupstrom | Apr 27, 2008 |

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Washington, D.C., USA

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National Book Critics Circle Award Winner. Jay has summoned his old friend Ben to a hotel room not far from the nation's capitol. During the course of an afternoon, they will share a delicious lunch and will open a bottle of wine from the hotel minibar. They will chat about everything from Ben's new camera to Iraq to the unfortunate fate of a particular free-range chicken. Jay will explain to Ben why and how he is planning to commit a murder that will change the course of history; he will explain how he plans to assassinate the president of the United States.

Description in Spanish: Te presento a Jay. Te presento a Ben. Conócelos.

Jay ha quedado con su viejo amigo Ben en una habitación de hotel, no lejos del Capitolio. En el transcurso de la tarde compartirán una deliciosa comida y abrirán una botella de vino del minibar. Charlarán de todo tipo de asuntos, como la nueva cámara de Ben, Irak o el desafortunado destino de un pollo en libertad. Y Jay le explicará a Ben exactamente cómo y por qué está planeando asesinar al presidente de los Estados Unidos de América.El escritor más original de su generación, la novela más audaz hasta la fecha.

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