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Summary: Duncan Delaney is a pleasure to Read!
Review: I just finished A. L. Haskett's delightful book, Duncan Delaney and the Cadillac of Doom. To be honest, I was a little put off by the title but the cover art and the book description caught my interest. I started the book one evening and didn't put it down again until I finished later that night. I don't want to give away the plot so I'm not going to go in to specifics. I can say that the lead character, Duncan Delaney is one of the most interesting and fun characters I've read in quite a while -- and as I said in the title of my review, his friends and family (especially his mother and her boyfriend) as well as all the associated characters are just too fun to read.I live in the southwest and the author's descriptions of the desert are right on target. I can't exactly call this a southwestern tale (although in part it is) and I can't really call it a love story either (although in part it is). What I guess it most reminds me of is a tale of adventure and love and friendship in a southwestern world with almost a Kurt Vonnegut type feel to it. I hope that makes some kind of sense, the book truly transcends most genres. It is a really good read. Check this one out. Mr. Haskett is a great writer that, if this book is any indication, we'll all be reading more of in the future. Go for it -- you'll be glad you tried something new in the literary field.
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Summary: Excellent!!!!
Review: I really really enjoyed this book. I bought it on a whim after Amazon recommended it to me because I bought "Just a Couple of Days" (another good one).. Anyhow the characters in this book (especially Duncan and Pris) just come to life. What I really like about this book though, is the way Duncan admires Pris so inncocently. It reminds me a whole lot of how I admire a certain friend. You'd have to have read it to know what I mean, but Duncan Delaney just radiates a good vibe, innocence. I love books that make the characters come to life like that, so that you know what their take is on any given situation, thats how I felt in this book. This is the type of book that will literally make you laugh out loud, almost shed a tear, yell at a certain character(s), etc. It's also a quick read, the type of book that can be read in a long lazy afternoon. I'd certainly recommend this one for a rainy day and for anyone who just enjoys a highly emotional yet very funny tale.
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Summary: Very Entertaining
Review: I recommend this book very highly.
Anyone who enjoys Chris Moore, Tom Robbins or Matt Ruff will not be disappointed with this book. I look forward to any new releases from A.L. Haskett.
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Summary: Anxiously awaiting his next book
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book!! It was a great escape. I loved the plot and the characters, and Haskett's writing style is terrific. Some of the one-liners are so vivid and funny. I can't wait for his next book!
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Summary: A nifty swift read
Review: I too can't understand the comparisons to Tom Robbins. This book has unconventional characters and some freaky plot points, but it is basically a tightly crafted tale in a traditional narrative style. Benjamin Lonetree is the best Native American character in any book I've read since One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. I would forget about who Haskett reminds you of and just enjoy the ride.
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Summary: A nifty swift read
Review: I too can't understand the comparisons to Tom Robbins. This book has unconventional characters and some freaky plot points, but it is basically a tightly crafted tale in a traditional narrative style. Benjamin Lonetree is the best Native American character in any book I've read since One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. I would forget about who Haskett reminds you of and just enjoy the ride.
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Summary: Of Course It's Not Robbins!
Review: I'll start with my summation...I love this book. It grabs you and holds on...Quirky characters and hillarious plot twists.... Duncan is more human than most of the readers...He knows what he wants and endures the path that gets him there...A lovely cast of characters...well written....nutty.
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Summary: A Quiet Giant
Review: I'll start with my summation...I love this book. It grabs you and holds on...Quirky characters and hillarious plot twists.... Duncan is more human than most of the readers...He knows what he wants and endures the path that gets him there...A lovely cast of characters...well written....nutty.
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Summary: Finally a decent recomendation
Review: I've bought four books based on amazon customer recomendations and this is the only decent one so far. good story, but what makes the book are the characters. Didn't catch any of the typos that other reviewers get stuck on. some of the language was a bit over the top, but I haven't laughed so much at a book in quite some time. I don't think I'm going to take the customer recommendations seriously anymore, but most of the reviews here I agree with.
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Summary: ~Better than two store-bought pistols~
Review: I've done "The Oprah Picks", explored the "Beat Generation thing" Dabbled into Delillo, Camus, and lately Ian Mc Ewan and thought..........now what? I was post 9/11-ed, and depressed by the newest Orange Terror Alert, sad and weary, and oh so weary. I thought, it's time to throw the baby out with the bath water and check out some funny stuff, and so I did! I started looking around here for some customer recommendations for some humor and ended up here. I needed a laugh and that's exactly what I found! The only problem was, once I decided to read this book, I wanted it now, and I searched all over Colorado and nobody could help me. Then, alas (a) book store said they would order it for me, I waited for 3 weeks and then they said....................We just can't get that book for you after all, so, I ordered it here! This book is better than "Two store-bought pistols" as my beloved Southern Grandmother used to say. Yippee ride em cowboy, giddie-up all the way to Los Angeles, the home of the eccentric, absurd and wild and crazy. I should know, I used to live there. Duncan, the protaganist, is a naïve Wyoming cowboy/velvet painting slacker, that gets an ultimatium from his Mom to grow up and get a real job. An intriguing Californian woman comes through town, buys one of Duncan's paintings and this is where the adventure begins. He ends up in Hollywood across the street from a strip club and ~!@#$~, my lips are sealed, you need to read it for yourself cuz it was oh so fun and entertaining. All I can say is I truly enjoyed the diversion and am now exploring Christopher Moore's "Practical Demonkeeping" cuz I just can't leave this Tickle me Elmo state of mind, as I patiently await Mr. Haskett's next book.
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