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4.0 out of 5 stars
Typical wonderful John D. MacDonald Vegas Style,
By visceralgirl@erols.com (Alexandria, VA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Only Girl in Game (Mass Market Paperback)
Fallen women forced to degrade themselves, scheming manipulative women, evil casino owners who go to any lengths to make sure that winners don't stay that way, their sleazy goons, lots of alcoholics, compulsive gamblers, all to the luxurious and gaudy setting of Las Vegas, not to mention of course the upright hero with revenge on his mind. Everything that makes a MacDonald paperback.At first glance John D. MacDonald may come off as a pulp fiction writer. Indeed, the cover art and plot summary on my used copy do nothing to diminish that impression. But anybody who has read him knows that he is much more than that. His characters are always interesting and have intriguing motivations. His writing is exquisite and vivid. And the book, as all good books are, uses its story to reflect the world at large. I found this book in a used book store. Since so many John D. MacDonald books are out of print I would recommend to anybody learning to love this author as much as I do to buy up any old MacDonald titles the next time they are in a used bookstore because you may never find them again.
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of John D.'s best early pulps,
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This review is from: The Only Girl in the Game (Paperback)
Of course John D. MacDonald would write a crackling good crime story while at the same time examining the politics of the early golden years of Las Vegas. Our hero is the manager of a popular Strip resort who becomes romantically involved with a female employee. Of course, she has secrets and is under the control of a not-very-nice heavy. It's your standard noir pulp plot, but the rhythm of MacDonald's dialogue and his story pacing elevate it. There are some remarkable descriptions of soul-searching in a lonely cabin in the desert outside town. There are also fascinating descriptions of the inner workings of a casino resort. Along with "Clemmie", "Please Write for Details", and "Murder in the Wind", this is one of the best non-McGee MacDonalds.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Broken Dreams.,
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This review is from: Only Girl in Game (Mass Market Paperback)
This pre-Travis McGee John D. MacDonald novel is undeniably compelling as it describes a mob controlled Las Vegas where corruption permeates each and every aspect of the gaming and entertainment industries that together go to make up the city's life's blood. The novel's protagonist is Hugh Darren, an up and coming assistant hotel manager, through whose eyes the reader learns the harsh facts of life about Las Vegas. It's an unforgiving place that, given half a chance, will corrupt and destroy. The Only Girl in the Game is most definitely not a book the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce would want you to read.
There are a number of well fleshed out and believable characters and two major subplots both of which involve individuals close to Hugh Darren. Both subplots are hard edged and intriguing. In neither case does MacDonald pull a single punch. The Only Girl in the Game is a viscerally engaging page turner of a novel. Highly recommended.
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