Cathedral

one of the best (of the best)

until i was given 'cathedral' by demille, i had never heard of this author. i started reading this book as a fill in until the book i wanted arrived by mail. well, when i began, i couldn't put it down. i quickly forgot the book i was waiting for and after i finished, i looked up this author, read everything i could get my fingers on and haven't looked back since.

want a trip without leaving your chair? how about a fantasy that could happen? this book has everything: fantasy, mysticism, horror, characters you might meet on the street, nightmares without sleeping, the works. i will tell you one thing. after reading this book, every st. patrick's day i wait to see if st. patrick's in nyc is still there, in one piece !

nelson demille's masterpiece. read this and you'll read all of his others but word of caution. this might just be tomorrows head lines today!

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Read it !

Exciting read from the beginning to the end.

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Cathedral -Exciting Tale of IRA Terrorism Coming to NYC (written 2 decades prior to 9/11)

I have read at least five other DeMille books. This one has many of the hallmarks of his later books, but somehow I felt the first 100 or so pages dragged a little, especially when compared to the middle and end of the book. The overall plot development is very good, which is usual with the author, interweaving developments among different characters, but always keeping the reader guessing. I too grew up in NYC but not being Roman Catholic I have never been inside the impressive building. However, after reading the book, I might look for an opportunity to go inside to see it with my own eyes. Some of DeMille's tricks from other books are also utilized in this book, such as his use of a dab of science fiction in a limited but strategic way. Even though the two drawings of the church are included in the front of the book, both plan views, the overall configuration is still confusing, and a 3-D perspective sketch would have been very helpful. This would have been of value particularly during the last section of the book, because it was very hard to figure out exactly where Leary was in the choir loft relative to all of the others. I have the impression that DeMille has taken a certain amount of license in utilizing some of the history/mythology of early Ireland, such as that of Fionn mac Cumhaill or Finn MacCummal as he is called in the book, into the story. All in all, it is an enjoyable read.

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Action at its best

WOW what an amazing story and LOOOOONG. DeMille does a beautiful job depicting the thought process and the extremisum of the Irish Republic Army. He clearly visualize how true to their cause they are and to what leghths they will go through for their people. Using NYC's St. Patty's cathedral on St Pat's day, he draws in a large political arena of not only the US but all other countries and agencies that can possibly be involved or help with the cause to get what they want. There's so much action you'll be unable to put the book down. However, there were a few places that was confusing as to who and what person was speaking.

I really enjoyed this book.

I read this close to ten yrs ago. I still recall how much I enjoyed reading this page turner. It also took my attention since it had an Irish influence. I have visited St Patrick's Catherdal in NYC on more than one occasion. If I recall correctly this is the catherdal that is in this great book.

Too long

The story was good but I couldn't tell the men from the women when the narrator did the irish accent. It always seemed that the irish people ended every sentence with a question mark. Get the abridged version if you order it.

super ... duper!

want to read a book that has it all? looking for a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat (and thensome)? then read this! i usually read a book and then move onto another but this one is different.
when i first was given this demille book to read i thought it just another action/adventure book but boy was i wrong. my intro to demille made me a lifetime admirer of mr. nelson demille and between you and me? every st. patrick's day i wait to see if it happens. what happens? you just have to read it to believe it. like wow and double wow! hollywood is missing out on what could be a double whammy of a movie (if it follows the book from beginning to end; head to toe). every author has their masterpiece and this is mr. demille's. excellent and most excellenct!

A thundering ride.

Readers will feel like they are a part of the plot.

Great Suspense.

This was the first book I read that got me hooked. He keeps you on edge all the time. I'm now his ardent fan. Recommend it highly.

ONE OF DEMILLE'S BEST

St. Patrick's Day in NYC is a fantastic party and I can't think of a scarier act than this. What a thriller, from beginning to end! BRAVO!

The Best DeMille of them all....

I have read every one of DeMille's books - coming from NY, his 'scenery' is always familiar. Hands down, my favorite book by him, with a close second being Charm School. My Irish heritage made it a tense read for me, the sadness at watching the Cathedral and it's people taken hostage, but the pride of watching Flynn strike a blow for his freedom and the freedom of his country! Sure - the IRA is technically the bad guys, but still - they are fighting for Irish freedom, makes it a tough sell. Read this book OVER AND OVER!

Sacrilege?

Nelson de Mille never fails to give us a fast paced, action packed yarn. As the name suggests this action takes place in a cathedral, St. Patricks Cathedral in New York. It revolves around a siege situation; the hostages are a cardinal, a priest, a diplomat and a Northern Ireland peace leader.

a real hair raiser

This is the first DeMille book I've ever read, but not the last. He held me to the pages from beginning to end. I found myself shouting outloud when the escape was blundered in the basement and prayed that someone would come to the rescue of these poor people. This is an all-nighter. Be prepared to have plenty of spare time on your hands, because you won't want to put it down once you've started.

Long Live the Cathedral . . . how long?

Cathedral is my second DeMille read, and as a native of New York city, I found this book adventuresome and exciting. The architecture of St. Patrick's Cathederal along with the descriptions of the interior and the innards were very fasnicating. The role the Irish history played in with the St. Patrick's Day parade is well decipted. The events that the Fenians and Finn MacCummal instigated follows the centuries old struggle between the Irish people and the British government has been enlightening. If I had read this while still living in NYC, I'd given the Cathedral a much more thorough appreciation of its Art Treasures, passageways and the lofts and crane my neck up further to study the towers. Oh well! Recommend read for any who likes excitement, suspense and whodunits.

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