Home Feed
Home
Search
Search
Add Review, Blurb, Quote
Add
Activity
Activity
Profile
Profile
The Cuban Affair
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
43 posts | 36 read | 12 to read
From the legendary #1 New York Times bestselling author of Plum Island and Night Fall, Nelson DeMille�s blistering new novel features an exciting new character�US Army combat veteran Daniel �Mac� MacCormick, now a charter boat captain, (…more)
Amazon Indiebound Barnes and Noble WorldCat Goodreads LibraryThing
blurb
CaitlinByTheBook
Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

Visited a used bookstore today and loved the book decor! 📚📚📚

CarolineLovesToRead Very cool 4y
CaffeineAndCandy 💜💜💜 4y
27 likes2 comments
review
bookaholic1
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image
Pickpick

#87
I really enjoyed this book

blurb
Valink
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

I forgot my book at home & this was on the boat. No clue where it came from, and not my usual read, but I‘m desperate for a book!

review
CaroPi
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image
Pickpick

My last book of the year!!!! This was a nice fast read. In the same style as Tom Clancy. They are not really my type of book but makes for a fun reading. You already have an idea on how it will end but the story is a fun ride.

review
booksbeersandbars
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image
Pickpick

I love reading about places I'm going to visit! I hope I don't have as much adventure as they did.

review
Christy2318
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image
Mehso-so

Good premise but weak execution. I liked the noir tone of the book but it was stronger in the 1st half of the book. The plot pacing wasn‘t great. I almost bailed at 25% because nothing was happening. All the real action happens in the last 20%. I didn‘t hate it but I probably won‘t read any more DeMille.

Reggie Have you ever read any of his other ones? Because if not try Plum Island Which is the start of his John Corey series and it is hilarious. But then the series gets dark and gave me nightmares in our post 9-11 world. 5y
Christy2318 @Reggie This was my first read by him. I put a hold on Plum Island and will give it a try. (edited) 5y
43 likes2 comments
quote
Christy2318
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image
review
Judybskt
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image
Pickpick

Not bad. I enjoyed this for the most part.

blurb
Judybskt
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

Starting a new one!

20 likes1 stack add
review
Rachel.Rencher
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image
Mehso-so

I was so excited about this book, and it was definitely enjoyable. I think the editor, however, should have chosen a random part of the book and ripped about 100 pages out. DeMille sure likes to ramble. 🙄

Also not a huge fan of the leading lady's character arc. She starts off as a bad ass and kind of turns into a damsel in distress... ugh.

blurb
Rachel.Rencher
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

I am DONE with finals! I've only gotten one of five final grades back, but so far it's looking good. No word on the Shakespeare paper, yet. I'm not going to lie, it was rough. 😅 I finished the last page or so with my MIL here and two margaritas in my system...🍹

Any who, I'm still reading this book and I absolutely love it. Some of the characters are starting to seem untrustworthy. 🤔

Caterina Yayyyyy you did it! 🙌 6y
AmyG Yay! Congrats, 🎉🎉🎉 6y
cbowlin1921 I just finished finals last week and finally feel like I can breath haha. Congrats! 6y
See All 6 Comments
Rachel.Rencher @Caterina @AmyG @cbowlin1921 Thank you all! It's such a relief... this was a hard semester 😅 6y
SaturnDoo 👏🎉👏🎉👏🎉❤❤❤ 6y
Lucas.Rencher I'm so glad you like it 😆 6y
89 likes1 stack add6 comments
blurb
Rachel.Rencher
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

Winston always lets me know if I've been reading for too long. 🤣

Seriously, though, this book is amazing. I've never read anything else by DeMille, but he's witty, did his research on Cuba, and his writing style and characters are super interesting. I'm dying to figure out what happens. 🤑

AlaMich My favorite deMille is The Charm School. The Gold Coast is pretty good, too. 6y
BethM 😍 6y
Cinfhen Cutie 6y
See All 8 Comments
Redwritinghood And he‘s so subtle about it! 😂😂 (edited) 6y
Rachel.Rencher @Redwritinghood Right? 😂😂 6y
Lucas.Rencher He's so cute 😂 6y
BookBabe He‘s growing up so fast! 😮 6y
Rachel.Rencher @BookBabe I know! 😭 He's only like a year and 5 months but he's so big! 6y
115 likes8 comments
blurb
Rachel.Rencher
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

Next up is The Cuban Affair! I've been excited about this one since ARCs were going out, so I really hope it lives up to the hype. Also, this book cover is amazing. 😍

Judybskt I was supposed to read that for book club and never did. Still sitting on my shelf! 🙄 6y
Rachel.Rencher @Judybskt Pick it up! I'm about 50 pages in and it's really good 😍 6y
Lucas.Rencher I love the cover! 6y
81 likes1 stack add3 comments
blurb
Rachel.Rencher
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

Friends of the library sale book haul! 😍 We got all of these for $10. Some of them are practically new releases! Do you see any that you have read and loved?

JacqMac Sula would be my favourite of that haul. 6y
Amiable I loved “The Reluctant Fundamentalist” and was just meh about “Bel Canto.” 6y
TheBookAddict The Outsiders and The House on Mango Street! Enjoy! Our library is having a sale on the 11th so I am really excited and I hope we can go. 6y
See All 7 Comments
ShelleyBooksie The enjoyed force of nature 6y
AmberWB Bookshop on the Corner is one of my favorites! (edited) 6y
Branwen Most definately The House on Mango Street! 6y
Lcsmcat I‘ve read and loved Mango Street, Force of Nature, and Bel Canto 6y
96 likes7 comments
review
JacintaMCarter
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image
Mehso-so

#2018Book148
The first half of this book was filled with intrigue, danger, and pretty believable relationships between the characters. Then the second half kind of fell apart when the main female character became a completely weak do-anything-for-a-man-you-just-met stereotype and all of the major plot points just felt a little too convenient.

Rachel.Rencher Yes! I thought she was going to have a way more complex arc but that was so disappointing. 6y
55 likes1 comment
review
Jimheskett
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image
Pickpick

I wouldn‘t call it a thriller, more like suspense. But, it was interesting from beginning to end.

blurb
Samplergal
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

Finishing this one today, as we are headed home from camping.

Samplergal I read a Nelson DeMille back in the 80‘s I think. I might have to read some more. It‘s like a Little Debbie cake. Nothing good for you but extremely satisfying. I‘m liking this with all the Key West references. Makes me want to go to Cuba even more. 6y
Mindyrecycles Key West?! I‘m in. 6y
Valink A friend passed this on to me & I haven‘t started it yet. I‘ve never read DeMille, but I figured I would give it a shot. I like your comparison to Little Debbie! (edited) 6y
Samplergal It‘s worth it. Lots of intrigue. It‘s a palate cleanser. 6y
83 likes3 stack adds4 comments
review
Kathleenkelly
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image
Mehso-so

I normally like most of DeMille‘s books. This one wasn‘t terrible, just a little predictable.

review
GinaKButler
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image
Pickpick

Nelson DeMillie is one of my favorites...for the quick dialogue and the well-researched history of the setting. Was this my favorite by him? Not particularly. But, I read it right before my family did a cruise to Havana. This book definitely enhanced my trip and my understanding of Cuba and her people.

MarinFrances Cuba is AWESOME!! 6y
1 like1 comment
blurb
GinaKButler
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

We‘re leaving soon on a cruise to Key West and Havana...what better book to listen to?

blurb
MrBook
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

Book bundle 7 for our #SummerReadingProgram: the first Demille Bundle! Would you choose this one? Any ND fans here?

#LitsyLovesLibraries

56 likes1 stack add
review
Jana
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
Mehso-so

I have been reading Nelson DeMille FOREVER and I think I‘m done. All the books are starting to sound the same and all of his male protagonists are copies of each other. Mildly misogynistic, damaged war hero, but super badass, smart, and crucial to everything. The insufferableness of Mac overshadowed a very well-researched book. The writing is what you‘d expect from a mass market thriller by an older white dude. It‘s a fine book but fine to pass up

quote
Kathyann
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille

This country was like an elaborate magic show, a grand illusion, a game of three card Monty, and a Hogwarts for con artists. And I thought the Afghanis were slippery.

review
emilycoc
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image
Pickpick

Loved this. Very fast-paced and exciting, always left you guessing. Also, it made me miss Cuba, despite everything in the book. And yes, this is a picture of Havana that I took when we travelled in 2014.

quote
emilycoc
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

This book has some really good lines. 😂

quote
emilycoc
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

I miss Cuba. 😂❤️🍹

blurb
emilycoc
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

Up next, a book that's NOT a re-read! Bought this just before Christmas and later on learned my best friend's husband had bought her a copy too. Excited to read and talk about this book with her - it's not often we read the same things!

4 likes1 stack add
blurb
Deblovestoread
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

Favorite color: Greens and Blues
Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Contemporary Fiction
Favorite Hobby: Quilting
Favorite snack: Popcorn
Favorite Drink: ice cold Coke or a perfect margarita on the rocks
Favorite Bookish Items: bookmarks
#gettingtoknowyou

CherryPie I'm a quilter, too! 7y
5 likes1 comment
review
aliasNayNay
Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image
Mehso-so

This novel is worth reading, especially for fans of DeMille. A Cuban Affair is a beach read. Good story, DeMille style, and worth a vacation read for sure.

blurb
Josiedlove
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

Ahhh book mail has arrived from my New Years Swap Partner....Three awesome books to start the New Year off ...This White Peach Sangria Lotion smells sooooo delicious...Loving my new book sleeve too...A big shout out to @brandtasticrx for all my awesome goodies...I love it all & thank you a million...Can‘t wait to turn the pages in one of these book...Hmmm which one should I read next????

#newyearbookswap

RebelReader The Vineyard! 7y
24 likes1 comment
blurb
Josiedlove
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

The perfect day to sit back, read a little & watch some movies...For those who have to travel in this snow I have you in prayer...☕️📖☃️❄️💨....

#cubanaffair #nelsondemille #lovesnowdays #lovesnow #readingday #readingismagic #readingislove #bookpage #bookpagefeature #bibliophile #bookstagram #bookswag #bookstagramfeature #bookish #bookporn #bookpics #readingismyescape

DivineDiana This is so inviting! 📚 7y
RebelReader Sounds like my kind of day! 💕 7y
35 likes2 comments
blurb
Josiedlove
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

Starting my new year off with some reading before I step out in this 15 degree weather... Happy Reading Peeps...🧐☕️📖

#newyear #bookpagefeature #nelsondemille #thecubanaffair #newbookchallenge #bookstagram #readingtime #readingissexy #readingisfundamental #readingisfun #bookpage #bookstagramfeature

review
Jbakesmcgee3
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
Bailedbailed

Not a fan

blurb
Jbakesmcgee3
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

Picking up finally! That set up was rough...

blurb
CotziasReads
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

#mostwantedtopfive #mostwantedtop5
📚The Cuban Affair
Nelson DeMille
📚Cork Dork: A Wine-Fueled Adventure by Bianca Bosker
📚Sing, Unburied, Sing: A Novel
Jesmyn Ward
📚The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
Carson McCullers
📚Old New York: Four Novellas
Edith Wharton

review
Gittelbooks
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
Mehso-so

Nelson De Mille is the consummate story-teller. He can be relied upon to generate page-turners studded with smart-aleck heroes with great senses of humor. But not this time. Even though his protagonist fits the bill, this novel is weighted down by excessive wordiness that slows the action to a crawl. The strong point is a greater understanding of the mind-set of the Cuban exile community, and the unlikelihood that the Cuban thaw is real.

blurb
MrBook
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

#TBRtemptation post 2! Soon to be released. A new character makes his debut, US Army vet Daniel "Mac" MacCormick. He's 35 & now charters a fishing boat out of Key West. He's offered $2 million by his lawyer, Carlos, to take a Cuban-American woman & an older Cuban exile to the island to find $60 mill. the woman's grandfather's stashed. With US & Cuba ties growing, it's only a matter time before someone finds that money. #blameLitsy #blameMrBook ?

Aleida I read this and was a little disappointed. It starts out strong, but eventually fizzles. A good look at the current island politics, though, seen through American eyes. 7y
62 likes2 stack adds1 comment
review
TheOneWomanLibrary
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image
Mehso-so

Set in Hemingway's favorite city, "The Cuban Affair" sees our hero, boat captain and veteran Mac on an only slightly illegal trip to Cuba at the request of a beautiful woman. Somewhat full of overused tropes and lacking subtlety, DeMille still weaves together an enjoyable narrative from Mac's stream of consciousness set against the backdrop of burgeoning Cuba/US relations and of the true complexity of Cuba's uncertain future.
A solid 3 ⭐ read.

blurb
TheOneWomanLibrary
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

BOOKMAIL!!!!! I (well, Dad) just got our first bookmail! I entered a giveaway from @simonbooks for Father's Day and won. Thank you!!!

Dad now has an advanced reader's copy of "A Cuban Affair" by Nelson DeMille! (Maybe when he's done, he'll let me borrow it!)

(Yes, okay, awkward photo, I'll take a better one later, maybe when Dad is actually reading it. ??)

#newbook #bookmail #simonandschuster #simonbooks #arc #thecubanaffair #nelsondemille

1 like1 stack add
blurb
Jerdencon
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

Attempting to make some progress on this one while on the ferry from Victoria to Vancouver. Haven't been reading much because we have been busy all day since our vacation started in Portland on Friday. Aside from the 6 hour plane ride this has been my first time to sit and read.

blurb
Aleida
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

Today I gave my two weeks notice to my ED. I'm broken-hearted bc my coworkers are the best group of people I've worked with in years and I'll miss the critters. On the other hand, I got a job at the LIBRARY! Stole this from my friend when I went to feed her cat to celebrate.

Tamra Congrats! 7y
Alfoster Nice!👏👏👏 7y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Big changes ahead - congrats! 7y
minkyb So happy for you! 7y
Aleida Thank you all so much. It's certainly been bittersweet. 7y
18 likes5 comments
blurb
Jerdencon
The Cuban Affair | Nelson DeMille
post image

Library day so picked up a book to continue my #unitedstatesofbooks list... Modern Lovers for my home state of NY. #libraryday
And super excited that netgalley sent me the ARC of the new Nelson DeMille... one of my favorite writers. Sitting in the library and reading it on my kindle (is that a no-no in a library?) 😉😀😂

Reggie I will never forget the summer I read Plum Island and met John Corey. I've never laughed so hard in my life!!!!! 8y
20 likes1 comment