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An original plot, March 24, 2004
This review is from: Nash, Rambler (Five Star First Edition Mystery) (Hardcover)
I ordered a copy of this novel after reading the review written by another Amazon reviewer. It is a good first novel written by a younger novelist. While the writing style may not be great literature, the plot is very original, and the writing is very good (the author is a journalist by trade). The hardbound copy is in a somewhat smaller format, with an easy to read type font. The story moves along, and with 209 pages of actual text is easy to read in an evening. It is small enough to easily fit into a carryon bag to take along on an airline flight or to the beach. The story brings together an interesting group of people, but I do know people like this. Would a band of bikers help out in real life? Well, yes. They might get rowdy at times, but I have found they are trustworthy and will stand behind their friends. The outlaw image is misleading. Reporters and photographers risking their lives for a story? Sure, they do that somewhere every day, and sometimes they get shot. Some survive and some don't. The government giving tacit support to weapons sales? Well, look at recent history.
Overall a good story. The novel has been largely overlooked by most readers.
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A fresh face and an excellent read, September 3, 2003
This review is from: Nash, Rambler (Five Star First Edition Mystery) (Hardcover)
Sennet's first novel has all the indications of sequels to come and readers should be glad of that. Nash Rambler, the protagonist in this page turner of a book, may be a "cub" reporter, but he makes up for inexperience with determination and the courage to trust his intuition. Nash is not intimidated by authority but he also demonstrates an endearing humility and oppeness. He is the kind of guy you will instantly like and root for. The author, an accomplished journalist, molds his writing style to perfectly reflect the protagonist's character. He walks the knife's edge between hard boiled mystery and light humor and never once gets cut. This is a refreshing entry into a genre that too often presents similar characters following well worn plot lines. Bravo! And let's have the next Nash Rambler story soon.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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for fans of Get Shorty, April 4, 2003
This review is from: Nash, Rambler (Five Star First Edition Mystery) (Hardcover)
Northwestern University journalist major Nashua Hansen obtains an internship at the San Bernardino Ledger. At the beginning of his drive west at the Evanston on ramp, he provides a ride to biker Homer, whose bike went up in flames. In San Bernardino, Nash meets waitress Wendy at a Denny's. They go to a drive in movie where Nash happens upon his first story, a bear trap near the concession stand ripping into the foot of a teenage patron. Nash sells a follow-up on the posh new drive-in theatres, but angers his editor Lydia Sorenson when he does. Nash visits the Star Time Theater when the manager Mr. Snipes assaults him breaking his wrist. Later, he interviews business mogul Evan Carr, who owns these drive-ins. As he digs deeper, Nash finds himself in trouble with his boss, the police, and a survivalist cult that reaches into the highest levels of the state government all who want him silent and residing in Illinois. NASH, RAMBLER is an exciting investigative tale that reads somewhat like an amateur sleuth story because the hero is a rookie still learning his trade outside the classroom. The story line emphasizes the craziness of Southern California through the myopic eyes of a beleaguered Midwesterner. Elmore Leonard fans need to make room for another wacky book similar in many ways to Get Shorty. Harriet Klausner
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