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Title: The Gate House
ISBN: 1600244068
Author:
Nelson DeMille
Publicate Date: 2008-10-28
Publish: 2008-10-28
List Price: $29.98
Average Customer Rating: 2.5
Format: Audio CD
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1: Another disappointed DeMille fan..
I wish I had read these reviews before wasting my time on this new, long awaited novel. I was disappointed too, in WildFire (2007) and thought that this would be DeMille's come-back novel. I have read all of his novels and REALLY miss the likes of "May Day", "The General's Daughter", or "Night Fall". Most of his stories are the best I have ever read... and until last year, he never let me down. Even if you are a big fan of "The Gold Coast" don't waste your time on this one.
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2: A bone with no meat
I generally like books by this author, but this one is not very good. Weak and extremely bloated story, filled with redundant sarcasm, and self-absorbed characters, makes for an ardorous read.
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3: Abridged audiobook - Poor reader-monotone voice
I haven't been able to get through the first cd. The reader Christian Rummel is awful. I wonder if DeMille is aware how bad he is. Can I return this audio because of this? I cannot conceive listening to this unpleasant voice for 9 1/2 hours.
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4: Gatehouse by Nelson Demille
All I needed to know before buying his book was that Nelson Demille wrote it. No one will be disaappointed. I haven't finished the novel, but the typically brilliant wit of Demille is certainly needed during the difficult times our country is experiencing.
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5: Sorely Disappointing
First, Nelson DeMille is my favorite author. I cannot believe I am writing a one-star review, but "The Gate House" was not even close to his other work.
I agree with most of what other one-star reviewers had to say, but I'd like to add this: Susan Sutter was completely unsympathetic, and I did not like her at all. I found it hard to believe that John was suddenly madly in love with her again. I thought he was pretending. The only time I was reminded he loved her was when he was telling us that he was. I disliked her so much that (I'm ashamed to admit) I was sort of rooting for Anthony to come along and take care of her. Then John and Elizabeth could have had a chance for real happiness. It could have been the next book.
Also, the contents of Ethel's letter didn't seem like enough to convince William Stanhope to suddenly give in to all John's demands.
I sure hope Mr. DeMille gets back to writing the way he used to.
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