Simple Genius by David Baldacci is a fun fast paced American government thriller. As with many of Mr. Baldacci’s books, this story is centered around a government cover up. I don’t want to give away any more of the plot, because trying to figure out the mystery is part of the fun of this book, but I can’t say that it was much more than a “fun” book.
The characters are a little dry and stereotypical, although I don’t think that the quality of the book is reduced just because the characters are a little shallow. In fact, I believe the best part about a David Baldacci book is that it moves quickly through a series of events and never leaves the reader bored or confused about what is taking place.
Overall, I think the book was worth reading, but I won’t encourage anyone to head to the bookstore and pick up a copy. I would however say that is it worth picking up at your local library. I read this book while on vacation in the Rocky Mountains and I thought it was perfect for winding down in the evenings. I could read a couple of chapters, put the book down, and never have trouble continuing the story the next time I picked it up. Fun and enjoyable to read, yes. Deep and complex plot and characters, no.
Rating: 6.5 out of 10
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