A review by claytonhults
Absolute Power by David Baldacci

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Very unlikeable characters that are horrible people, but the writing makes it seem like the author thinks there’s only one character that truly does anything wrong. I admit the last third is exciting, but I think the author is a kind of one-trick pony when it comes to shocking the reader. It makes me want to reread Birnam Wood because they have something in common when it comes to theme or message and I know Birnam Wood does it much better