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Summary: Fast, funny, and hard to put down
Review: I enjoyed this book very much. It is a fairly long book, but it moves pretty fast: it can be hard to put down. The protagonist is somewhat flawed, which is a welcome change from the countless stories about unimpeachable hero types that are so often found in popular fiction. I laughed out loud several times: John Sutter is hilarious in print (I don't think anyone gets off that many zingers in real life.) I highly reccommend it, and, if you like this one, read Plum Island, too.
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Summary: Susan, Susan, Susan
Review: I loved this book - couldn't put it down. I found myself wishing I was married to Susan!
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Summary: AN ALL TIME GREAT BOOK!!!! ONE FOR THE AGES
Review: Simply put, this book is outstanding. The story it terriffic, the mail character is one of the funniest in literature. Sit back and simply enjoy the read. Please Mr. DeMille, give us MORE!!!!!!
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Summary: There's a laugh on every page !!!!
Review: If your only going to read one book this year. This is the book ! This is pure gold !
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Summary: WOW
Review: This book was great. There was twists in the plots that Nelson Demille probably didn't seem coming if he read it after writing it. The characters were fantastic. I could just picture them since Demille described there characteristics so amazingly. Demille has written no book that has disappointed me but this one went above all. He wrote like they were a real married couple and this could happen to anyone it was fantastic. It was hilarious in a psycotic way. There was so much going on at the same time I was slightly confused but when you stop to think about it it all makes sense and everything falls into place perfectly. Eveyhing going on eventually lead up to the amazing grand finalle. I could not believe how everything fell together. You have to buy this book. When the mob king moves in next door you know something is going to be going on.
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Summary: Witty, gripping, disturbing.
Review: A seering message to those of us in mid-life crisis, "The Gold Coast" does nothing to alleviate fears that values and morals do not do much to offset the cruel parodies of life. Protagonist John Sutter is a hilarious cynic, and someone who many of us will identify with. The description of the mafia is priceless, and the characterization of John's wife Susan superb. The statement on the condition of life is not encouraging, but the trip the reader takes in discovering that is one not to be missed. Wonderful book!!
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Summary: One of the best reads of my life!
Review: A few years ago, a friend I was visiting sent me home with The Gold Coast. I read most of it on the plane and absolutely loved it. I have since read a few other DeMille's, however this one is my favorite. I loved the main character. One of my favorite lines is the one about martinis. I passed the paperback along to a friend and bought the hardcover to keep and plan to read it again. I don't know anyone who has not thoroughly enjoyed this book. Not always a fan of movies made from books, I think this could be a great one.
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Summary: One of my all-time favorites
Review: Laughed out loud reading this one. DeMille was at his peak. Wish he'd do more in this genre. Even "The Gold Coast" -- Part II???
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Summary: Excellent characterizations.
Review: The story maintains interest throughout and the characterizaations are excellent. Demille is able to make you feel the personalities, put their shoes on, live their lives, and take you away from your own daily routine. A very enjoyable book to read.
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Summary: Great summer read
Review: This is a very well written, wry and somewhat cynical look at money, corruption, the legal system and the "gentry" class of America.A great read for the beach or wherever. It does unravel a bit towards the end but in this case, it's the getting there that counts versus how the story wraps up. Highly developed characters are built and enjoyed from the least significant to the most. This is the greatest appeal of the book. Guaranteed good fiction. Enjoy.
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