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Title: The Dogs of War by Frederick Forsyth, Frederick Davidson ISBN: 0-7861-0430-9 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks Pub. Date: August, 1997 Format: Audio Cassette Volumes: 10 List Price(USD): $69.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.8 (30 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Semi-classic tale of the ruthless.
Comment: A routine analysis of an African Republic's mountain's ore content uncovers a motherlode of one of the most rare metals on the planet, platinum. However the African Republic's government is a ruthless dictatorship, rabidly anti-western and pro-communist. Facts that do not intimidate Sir James Manson, chairman/managing director of Manson Consolidated Mining Company Limited, in the least. Not surprising when, even at dirt cheap prices, the mountain is worth ten billion dollars. Eager to snag the mining rights, Manson quickly sets forth a rather unique plan. Hire mercenaries to help overthrow the government, replace it with a pro-west puppet dictator, have a shell company buy up the mining rights to the mountain, have ManCon buy the shell company, and rake in the cash by the basket full. Easier planned than done, as others quickly get their eyes on the same prize.
Frederick Forsyth narrates with a reporter's deadpan voice and backs up the seemingly outlandish story with a huge amount of detail that makes it all seem credible. While the book does crackle with energy and keeps the pages turning, it lacked that something special to lift it up above the average page turner. But fans of Cold War era Men of Adventure tales will be sure to love this, recommended.
Rating: 4
Summary: The Dogs Of War
Comment: The Frederick Forsyth book The Dogs of War was a very good book. It keeps the reader interested throughout the whole book. At the beginning of the book, Forsyth use good details to show us the planes that are landing in the night. The author tells the reader a lot about the main characters background before some of them became mercenaries. This book is right for people who like action books. The overthrowing of a government provides us with a good action book.
The Manson Consolidated Mining Company has sent one of its mining scientist to the Crystal Mountains to check if the mountains contain tin. He actually finds that the mountains contain platinum which is very valuable. The only way the mining company can mine the mountains is to have the country's government overthrown. This is the conflict that makes this a good book. It was really enjoyable to read because there are some great combat scenarios in this book. If you are a person who likes combat stories then I would suggest getting this book.
Rating: 4
Summary: A novel about a mercenary coup de etat in Zangaro.
Comment: I think this is an interesting read even if it a novel. I read this after a reference to this book in a news story about the coup de etat in the island nation of Comorros. At that time, some South African mercenaries overthrew the crazed rule of the African ruler of Comorros. That is where the reference to the Dogs of War was made.
One of the previous reviewers thought it was bad for Forsyth to spend so much space on how the coup was organized. The procurement of all the arms with the export license was very fascinating. What Forsyth revealed was that coups could be done privately witout the knowledge of governments. One only had to know how to procure and organize for the overthrow of a government. I think Forsyth did this well.
This is an interesting read. This may not be on the level of his previous books, but it is still a good read.
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Title: The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth ISBN: 0553266306 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 04 October, 1982 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth ISBN: 0553271989 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 March, 1983 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Devil's Alternative by Frederick Forsyth ISBN: 0553264907 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 September, 1982 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Fist of God by Frederick Forsyth ISBN: 0553572423 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 July, 1995 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Fourth Protocol by Frederick Forsyth ISBN: 0553251139 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 August, 1985 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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