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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 nice surprise after having turned the first page which put me off Jul 17, 2011
By guillermo e.
"guillermo"
The first page put me off. Wow, was I wrong !!
It turned out to be a very entertaining and suspenseful
book. A shame the author's other book is about something
technical, I would have liked to read books from this guy.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
An international thriller Oct 02, 2009
By Ronald L. Donaghe
Editors have to believe in a work when they recommend it to a publisher, and as the editor of more than three-hundred books, I can say that Avi Perry's 72 Virgins is one such work. From Israel to Bali to the United States, the players in this international thriller never stop. Although Arik Golan, a major in the Israeli Defense Forces, is hoping to retire and marry his fiancée, Rachel Levy, others have different plans for Arik and will stop at nothing to "persuade" him to pursue terrorist Abu Musa and stop him at all costs. This time, the terrorist plans are so diabolical, just the thought of the targets and the weapons to be used are heart-stopping. From one dangerous encounter to another, 72 Virgins is a non-stop thriller. This author knows his stuff and uses his knowledge authoritatively in this brand new, exciting, heart-stopping thriller. You'll never look at terrorism the same way again...
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 A Frightening Look Into Jihad Sep 30, 2009
By W. Bentrim
72 Virgins by Avi Perry
This is a novel that reads like current events or history. The story of an Israel who infiltrates a terrorist cell is fraught with peril. The story paints a dim picture of the ethics of the Intelligence community.
I found the story frightening. The games played by the Intelligence community were dismaying at best. The sad part is that it is easy to see why draconian methods are applied to terroristic situations. The brutality of the terrorists is played in counterpoint to their total disregard for human life, both their own and their victims. Our culture generally finds it impossible to understand a culture that lionizes suicide, particularly suicide that is so destructive to others. For some reason I found the story stilted and I couldn't identify why I felt that way. It didn't read easily but that may have been the topic.
The book was informative and painted a very vivid picture of fundamental fanatics.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
72 Virgins--A Great Read! Aug 31, 2009
By Tal Goldgraber
I am wholly familiar with Middle Eastern politics, but the story introduced information and characterization, which added a new dimension to my understanding of the Islamic terror culture. I loved the scene where Abu Musa, the Islamic terrorist, describes why he hates America. Not only did it make me laugh, it made me understand his point of view. The main characters who play an important role in the plot are intense and distinct. The internal politics inside the FBI and the Israeli Foreign Intelligence Service--the Mossad, made for another eye opener. I loved how the author combined several subplots into a focused climax where they all converged and clashed in a violent conclusion. The subplot about Rachel was quite emotional. I shed a few tears while reading through it. Fatima and Hilga were remarkable in their own way. The unpredictability of the plot made for a captivating read. I loved the ending where the author hints that there is a sequel in the offing. I can't wait...
I was fully consumed with the story Jan 08, 2012
By Robert Spencer
The story told in 72 Virgins by Avi Perry is fiction. The key characteristic branding it as such is the particular characters who play throughout the plot. Other than that, Perry takes his inspiration from real events where these characters play in. The book is not limited to entertaining; it is enlightening. Readers may learn a great deal about Islam and the Islamic culture that keeps blowing in our face. In that sense, 72 Virgins by Avi Perry carries attributes typical of non-fiction books on the subject of Islam.
Perry has done a great deal of character building. When reading the book I felt like watching these people thinking, plotting, feeling, communicating--in short, they were alive. I hated some of them and I came to care deeply for others. I became emotionally involved, a feeling I could have never experienced when reading a non-fiction book on the subject. This is where 72 Virgins stands out above the crowd---reading it, moves you emotionally; it makes you care about today's crazy world.
The book is filled with non-stop action. It makes you think about the story between reading breaks as well. The few days I was reading it I was fully consumed with the story.
If this is what you are looking for when picking up a book for your reading pleasure, then 72 Virgins is the one for you.
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