Title: The Overton Window
Author: Glenn Beck
First published June 15, 2010
9 pages, Audio CD
ISBN: 9781442305243 (ISBN10: 144230524X)
Rating: 3.55
Overview
The Overton Window has the power to shape our lives, our laws, and our future. It’s a technique that manipulates public perception to make radical ideas seem acceptable.
And it’s about to be used to destroy America as we know it.
In the midst of a catastrophic terrorist attack, young and apathetic Emily is thrust into the world of political discourse and survival. She races to uncover the conspirators behind the destruction and save her loved ones and her country’s freedoms.
Emily’s perspective changes when she meets a group of patriots led by the charismatic and enigmatic John. They are determined to fight for the future of America, but Emily is skeptical.
Until the world changes.
As chaos ensues, Emily must decide which side to fight for and expose the conspirators behind the plan to transform America before it’s too late. The Overton Window is a gripping thriller that weaves American history, present-day facts, and a heart-stopping plot together.
With unexpected twists and revelations, it will educate, enlighten, and entertain you.
About the Author
Glenn Edward Lee Beck is a well-known American radio and television personality. He has gained a reputation for his quick wit, candid opinions, and engaging personality.
His radio program, The Glenn Beck Program, is the third highest-rated show in America, and his new show, Glenn Beck, has been successful on the Fox News Channel. Beck’s unique blend of modern-day storytelling and insightful views on current events has led to an extraordinary achievement – having #1 New York Times bestsellers in both fiction and non-fiction.
Beck is also a live stage show performer and the publisher of Fusion magazine.
As an online presence, Beck is the editor of GlennBeck.com and the publisher of TheBlaze.com. He has written six consecutive #1 New York Times Bestsellers, including his latest book, the thrilling novel, The Overton Window.
Beck’s first novel, The Christmas Sweater, debuted at #1 on the fiction list, making him one of the few authors to have written books that reached #1 on both the fiction and non-fiction NYT lists.
Editoral Review
The Overton Window by Glenn Beck is a political thriller novel that was first published on June 15, 2010. Beck is widely known as an American conservative political commentator, author, and media personality.
The novel is categorized in the genre of political fiction, and it tackles issues of political extremism, conspiracy theories, and the role of the media in shaping political discourse. The story is set in New York City, where the main character, Noah Gardner, is a young public relations executive who becomes embroiled in a network of people who believe in a grand conspiracy to overthrow the government.
The group rallies behind a charismatic leader, Arthur Gardner, who is Noah’s estranged father. Noah struggles with his father’s beliefs and actions, and he is caught between loyalty to his family and allegiance to his principles.
The novel’s setting is firmly anchored in current political realities and events, and it deals with themes that resonate with the American public. The Overton Window is steeped in paranoia and fear-mongering, and it is an interesting case study of how individuals can become radicalized and manipulated by extremist ideologies.
The novel’s themes are well researched and thought-provoking, and they raise questions about the intersection of politics, media, and public opinion. Glenn Beck’s writing is competent, but not exceptional.
The narrative is predictable and formulaic, and it lacks emotional depth and nuance. The characters are one-dimensional and lack complexity, and they fail to evoke empathy or interest from the reader.
The novel also suffers from pacing issues and is far too long for the material covered. The Overton Window can be compared to other works in its genre, such as Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code and Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Identity.
However, Beck’s novel is not on the same level as these works in terms of literary merit or entertainment value. Despite its flaws, The Overton Window can be recommended to readers who are interested in political thrillers and conspiracy theories.
The novel provides a cautionary tale about the dangers of extremism and the importance of critical thinking. The Overton Window receives a rating of 2.5 stars out of 5, based on its interesting themes, but weak execution.
