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8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
A gem--read it! May 28, 2007
By Mark Z. Twain
If you have ever heard someone describe seeing Springsteen at the Stone Pony *before* Greetings from Asbury Park, or saw LeBron play basketball in high school, you can get a sense for how I feel having read D.F. Whipple's Shadow Fields. The book is beautifully written, not just engaging but engrossing. That it comes without the hype of a major publishing house makes it even more delicious.
Shadow Fields tells the story of Jack Maguire, a man on the fast track who gets to the top and wonders what he has sacrificed and whether he should change course. But this is a fresh take on this not uncommon story.
I'm no literary critic, so I can't delve too deeply here, but the highlights of the book for me were the characters and their conversations, which are vivid and oh-so-real; the examination of the marriage, which will have anyone in a relationship doing some soul-searching; and the fact that I did not want to put this book down.
The book also passes my other tests: I will give it to friends confidently; and I will read it again myself to delve deeper into some of the important themes.
Look--I'm rooting for Whipple, in part because he is not backed (yet) by the big publishers. I just ordered Snooker Glen, his second novel, although I wonder if an author who scores big with his first novel can possibly nail the second as well.
And I recommend this book highly. You will enjoy reading it, and it will get you thinking. And someday, we'll all boast about how early we were aboard Whipple's career.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
SHADOW FIELDS by D.F. WHIPPLE May 08, 2008
By Helen Callas Reiner
Shadow Fields is a wonderful book which captures you the minute you open and start reading the first page. I found that I could not put it down. D. F. Whipple's main character, Jack Maguire, comes alive immediately. You are sure you know him or someone like him and so you keep on reading because you really want to know what will happen.
When you read this book you will feel the impact of the story because it hits home for many of us who are control people or who know control-type people--this is such a story where Jack Maguire who has money, power and all that goes with it. His journey of how he handles the gamut of life, death and all the ramifications that come with his decisions will keep you riveted. Like many, we can relate to Jack's successes, failures and finally the impact his lifestyle had on himself, his family and friends.
I most highly recommend this wonderful book--you will love it. I know we will be hearing more from this new, exciting writer--D. F. Whipple. Remember this name.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
It's a wonderful day. I feel great. Nov 18, 2011
By Susan Pajer
Jack Maguire's mantra should be the reader's cue about the grind that is Wall Street. Who knew serious financiers required self-talk to get them through their days?
D.F. Whipple pulls back the curtain for us - as he prophetically reveals - just how investment bankers get it done.
Especially intriguing, the assertion of the cultural value of investment banks as entities who use their god-like powers to select which enterprises will go live and those who will never take their first breath.
Shadow Fields offers a real-feel account of the daily gamesmanship on the street. The rewards are lucrative and Jack finds it just too tempting to stay in the game.
As someone who labors on the periphery of this enterprise, I can attest that the author's personal experience surfaces vividly in his work. Well done, D.F.
If you want a first hand look into investment banking and an entertaining ride, pick up Shadow Fields. You'll arrive literate in the vagaries of the market and those who toil in its midst.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Shadow Fields May 29, 2007
By Stephanie DiCicco
"Steph"
From the moment I opened this book, I knew I would want to know everything there is to know about Jack's life. I felt every pain and victory with him. The writing is truly glorious. Thank you D.F. Whipple!
Stephanie D.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Shadow Fields Aug 08, 2006
By Janet M. Marchione
D.F. Whipple's poetic development of a young man in total control of his environment, effortlessly setting and achieving his goals, is eloquent and beautifully constructed. Jack Maquire's fast-paced life and meteroric rise in the most demanding pressure cooker, Wall Street, contrasts sharply with his almost melancholy awareness of 'the true meaning to love and life.' While his inner struggle for Balance ensues, his values and beliefs are shaken to the point of collapse.
Wonderful insight from Mr. Whipple; I loved all the switch-backs; a great read!
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