Condominium [Audio Cassette]

John D. MacDonald (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1977

CONDOMINIUM is set in the Florida Keys, home of the "condo culture." Martin Liss, a developer, embodies greed and indifference. He victimizes condo residents. He shatters their dreams of a luxurious life by continuing price increases and their very lives are threatened by an approaching hurricane.

"John D. MacDonald's portrayal of the `condo culture' and those who prey on and profit from it is accurate, ironic and insightful." (B-O-T Editorial Review Board)

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"First-Rate Entertainment."

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"Uncommonly Rich...A Hard-Boiled Novel In The Old-Fashioned Grand Hotel Tradition:"

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Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Books on Tape, Inc.; Unabridged edition (October 1, 1977)
• ISBN-10: 0736600663
• ISBN-13: 978-0736600668
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,357,907 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars John D.'s best? Maybe., May 11, 2000

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BlueStar "estrellaazul" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Condominium (Mass Market Paperback)

I hesitate to call Condominium John D. MacDonald's best novel, not yet having plowed through his entire canon. I will say, though, that it is the best of his novels that I have read to date.

The story's build and momentum is remarkable, simulating the steady gathering of storm clouds in a hurricane like the one that brings this novel to its climax. From page one, the reader knows that trouble is brewing, and after the introduction of several shady characters bent on exploiting the masses lured to the American Eden, you begin to crave a good comeuppance for the corrupt.

Only, life has an odd way of punishing not only the rotten, but the innocent who cross their path.

MacDonald is always true to the social reality of Florida and, make no mistake, this book is as timely as when it was first printed. Finely written and one of MacDonald's most engaging reads.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A chilling commentary on "retirement.", August 15, 1997

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This review is from: Condominium (Mass Market Paperback)

John D. MacDonald is ruthless. First, he pillories "community leaders" whose greed and self agrandizement victimize retirees who flock to the tropical paradise of the Florida keys. Then, just as ruthlessly, he describes the realities of the "golden years," years of disenchantment, boredom, paranoia, disease. Here the master (ask Hiaasen and other younger authors whom he as inspired) turns from his usual genre, the detective romp, to a disaster saga. His Hurricane Ella wreaks havoc on scam artist and mark alike. A very good read . . .a very illuminating expose. Never been disappointed yet with a J.D. MacD. novel

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where it all begins, May 8, 2003

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Dan Allison "Dan" (Tampa Bay) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Condominium (Mass Market Paperback)

An awesome look at the reality of what they do to the old people here in Florida. MacDonald essentially indicts our entire society. This novel's more relevant today than ever, MacDonald was truly visionary. These characters are real people and they live here in Florida, except for the hero character, Sam Harrison, who might as well have been named Travis McGee. I haven't read all of Johnny Mac, but this might be his best one.