Review: It's a Man's world
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 27, 2012
I'm not sexist, and I don't try to fit everyone into stereotypical roles, but this book just seems to be something that would be enjoyed more by guys.  The story is told from the hero's point of view, and involves all the usual things guys usually are interested in.  A bit heavy on the technical talk about flying for me, but someone interested in flying will love it.  You feel you are in the co-pilot's seat as Tom manages his airplane deftly and with great skill.  Guy thing number one - Fly an airplane, and do it well.  Guy thing number 2 - being able to finesse his way through the investigation, and also provide cover for the passenger he was covertly carrying, who probably didn't want to be involved.More items that fulfill every guy's fantasies:  connections that are just enough on the shady side that the money is good, but enough on the good side to justify his participation; the loving, sexy, supportive wife who barely pouts when he tells her he must spend days away from home and trusts him to tell her everything, so never checks up on him;  proficient and consistent accuracy with a gun; an attractive woman flirting with him; the chance to be be the hero, and "save" the Maiden in distress; and finally, the real action of the book, which I will not spoil.  I felt like I had been treated to a chance to read about a man's ideal day dreams!Well written, and well edited.  If you are looking for something for a guy on your gift list, consider this one.  It is a bit ponderous in the beginning, but the action picks up until it comes to a real macho ending. Even though I think it is more of a man's style book, I enjoyed it.