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No way to treat a lady

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THIS BOOK IS SIMPLY AND UNDENIABLY AMAZING. I've read No Way To Treat A Lady and it is and continues to be the best of his books yet. Goldman wrote this the way every book should be written; he allowed the characters to carry the story instead of letting the plot lead or get in the way of the characters. He makes this book all about The Story and the roles the characters play within it. It's amazing, though, that it's the characters that bring the story to life. Even though it lacks the vivid descriptions and details about each person that most authors think imperative to a book, these characters capture our feelings, allowing us to imagine and create their character, thus allowing us to empathize with them.

To be less scholarly, however, let me say that this book is also the funniest thing I've ever read (surprising as it's a murder mystery)! I laughed out loud at several moments. And I could NOT put it down! I read it in one sitting! I've given it to every one of my friends, who agree it's one of if not the best books they've ever read. It has so much witty dialogue - how could you NOT love that?!

Goldman is an intelligent author and absolutely one of the best of our time. (He's also a screenwriter, which begs the question: WHY ISN'T THIS A MOVIE?!?) READ THIS BOOK! You will NOT regret it.

I've read several William Goldman books and like his others, this one is an easy and fun read. However, I found some of his other books to be more engrossing (The Princess Bride, Marathon Man etc.) Still, this book about a serial killer on the loose in New York is a good read....creepy, scary and very entertaining.