The Ghost Writer : A Novel (Paperback)

from markbarnes

This book felt quite different from the other thrillers I've read of Harris, but retains much of his hallmarked style. It has a contemporary setting, and the plot revolves around the former British prime-minister (a character loosely based on Tony Blair) being indicted for war crimes, and is writ...

from kendrabonnett

I saw the movie first; then read the book. The movie follows closely with the book and enjoy Robert Harris's writing. He knows how to integrate suspense into the plot. The book is written in first person (the ghost writer) and the author is writing an autobiography for an ex prime minister. the p...

from WeeziesBooks

The Ghost Writer by Robert Harris was a a very entertaining story. Although it received only moderate reviews, I was drawn in by the descriptive language of the author and by the high quality of the actor that read the book. I felt as if I knew the frustrations, challenges and sorrows of the ghos...

from ALincolnNut

British author Robert Harris, noted for his historical thrillers set in the World War II era and ancient Rome, writes his first novel with a modern setting. In "The Ghost," Harris spins the tale of a former British prime minister whose memoirs are delayed when his ghostwriter dies suspiciously. A...

from jnavia

The Ghost is Robert Harris' new political thriller, narrated by ghostwriter writing the memoirs of Adam Lang, a fictional former prime minister whose actions and place in time bear a striking resemblance to a real former prime minister. The ghostwriter has taken up the challenge of finishing Lang...