Natty, once a burlesque top banana, has a nonstop barrage of corny jokes, an eye for an aging cocktail waitress, and a chronic disappearing act. The Neal Carey series (his first novels) are not that. Having read every one of Neal's stories I wish there was another. is even known. Revisado en Reino Unido el 22 de mayo de 2013. It's clear that the author is bored with his detective, has no more to say about Joe Graham (who barely makes an appearance here) and confused about how to deal with Neal's domestic life. Not one of Winslow's best. The last Neal Carey. And this starts to wear on Neal (and the reader) but they finally sta. While Drowning in the Desert (Neal Carey Mysteries, Book 5) It teams Carey up with the last of the Borscht Belt comedians and is often more humorous than thriller. mentor at Friends of the Family (A Long Walk Up the Water Slide, 1994, etc.). Now Neal's assigned to escort monkeyish octogenarian Natty Silver home from Las Vegas to Palm Springs. What’s not to like about a tale involving the safety of an old Jewish stand-up comic who played the Catskills and claims to have taught Lou Costello the “who’s on first” bit? Winslow is an artist weaving plots, while sowing unsaid fullness of characters. Unsatisfying. is even known. This is another one of those, with a smart protagonist, fun and intriguing plot, and such a super supporting character I'd read it again just for him. And P.S. Se ha producido un error. There are points where the comedian's endless monologue drives you crazy, but, as noted, it is an enjoyable read - just not the depth of the early Neal Carey books, The fifth and final installment in the Neal Carey mystery series sees Neal sent out to Las vegas. Todos los derechos reservados. "Drowning" was a strange one but still held your interest to the end. When he's in top form, NOBODY writes better. Revisado en Italia el 2 de octubre de 2015. comeal solito, trama accattivante e dialoghi divertenti, specialmente nell'edizione in originale, con molte espressioni slang e altre particolari modi di dire xche non si trovano sui libri di inglese. Hmmmm. However, in this case, the shamus has to get an 80 something year old Jewish burlesque comedian out of Las Vegas, while some Nazi fellow tries to stop him! Amazon Prime: envíos rápidos, GRATIS e ilimitados y mucho más. Neal is employed by the mobbed-up "Friends of the Family" to perform investigative duties for them. One last criticism- Neal falls in love AWFULLY easily. Natty runs away from Neal because he (Natty) witnessed arson in Palm Desert by a mobster. But this book has obviously NOT been researched, and perhaps even written in 3 days. If you enjoyed the madcap comedies of years’ past, run, don’t walk to your nearest bookstore, Amazon, or Audible and get this book. It was good, but you know I wish it was longer and offered a little more closure. #5- this novel, (While Drowning in the Desert) has a particularly annoying end. Remember “Who’s on first”? While Drowning in the Desert (Playaway Adult Fiction): Amazon.es: Don Winslow, Joe Barrett: Libros en idiomas extranjeros Don Winslow at his grittiest will give you gravel rash .the Niel Carey books are much lighter a nd great holiday reads .what's not to enjoy. I felt compelled to read all five, in spite of many bad reviews written past #3. Nate is a former comedian and doesn't want to go, but doesn't tell Neal why. Utilizamos cookies y herramientas similares para mejorar tu experiencia de compra, prestar nuestros servicios, entender cómo los utilizas para poder mejorarlos, y para mostrarte anuncios. Anyway, Neal is still with Karen when he gets a call from Dad. It's clear that the author is bored with his detective, has no more to say about Joe Graham (who barely makes an appearance here) and confused about how to deal with Neal's domestic life. I started the Neal Carey Series without knowing what I was getting into. Eventually the mobsters are caught and Natty is back in Palm Desert. They are that good. And this starts to wear on Neal (and the reader) but they finally start to head out. I think they peak at #2. Mmmm, more a 2 and a half than 3, but I'm giving it a 3 because it's Winslow. Por favor, inténtalo de nuevo más tarde. It even has the same airport scene! Characters as always with Winslow are " real" people on display with their strengths, weaknesses and flaws. But greatness hadn't yet reached Mr. Winslow. It's too bad, really --this is a pleasant enough little read, but compared to Winslow's other riveting and meticulously researched Neal Carey novels, this is just passable. Unsatisfying. To create our... Edgar and Shamus Award-nominee Don Winslow combines breathless suspense, zany wit, and whiplash action in his latest novel featuring grad student/private eye Neal Carey. Edgar and Shamus Award-nominee Don Winslow combines breathless suspense, zany wit, and whiplash action in his latest novel featuring grad student/private eye Neal Carey. ", Don Winslow is the author of twenty-one acclaimed, award-winning international bestsellers, including the. Los clientes de Amazon Prime disfrutan de Envío en 1 día GRATIS en dos millones de productos y Envío en 2 o 3 días en millones de productos más, Acceso a series y películas en Prime Video, incluyendo las series Amazon Originals, más de 2 millones de canciones y cientos de listas de reproducción sin publicidad con Prime Music, cientos de eBooks en Prime Reading, Acceso Prioritario a las Ofertas flash y Almacenamiento de fotos gratis e ilimitado en Amazon Drive. It's a sort of slight affair, both in length (198 short pages) and content, but still an enjoyable read. Neal Carey is hired to take 85 year old Nathan Silverstein from Las Vegas to Palm Desert. And that is made worse because it is the final book in the series. I started the Neal Carey Series without knowing what I was getting into. Descargar libro WHILE DROWNING IN THE DESERT EBOOK del autor DON WINSLOW (ISBN 9781453206263) en PDF o EPUB completo al MEJOR PRECIO, leer online gratis la sinopsis o resumen, opiniones, críticas y comentarios. Refresh and try again. But... "4.5". Someone said they peak at #3. A pleasant diversion from the first four Neal Carey adventures, but it still has all the contents that made them such a delight. Descárgate una de las apps de Kindle gratuitas para comenzar a leer libros Kindle en tu smartphone, tablet u ordenador. This was a cutesy version of the Neal Carey series, about the simplest book I have ever read. Welcome back. We’d love your help. Revisado en Italia el 2 de octubre de 2015. comeal solito, trama accattivante e dialoghi divertenti, specialmente nell'edizione in originale, con molte espressioni slang e altre particolari modi di dire xche non si trovano sui libri di inglese. Prueba a realizar la solicitud de nuevo. It even has the same airport scene! Todos los derechos reservados. Well Natty is an old vaudevillian and he is non stop. And right back out just as easily. While not groundbreaking or earth-shattering like "The Dawn Patrol" or "The Kings of Cool," Desert is a fine thriller read. And the job, well errand really, is to pick up an old man and bring him home. This one plays like a comedy to me and weird shift of perspective. Another terrific Winslow read. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Karen, Neal's fiancee wants to have a baby and Neal isn't sure. Los clientes de Amazon Prime disfrutan de Envío en 1 día GRATIS en dos millones de productos y Envío en 2 o 3 días en millones de productos más, Acceso a series y películas en Prime Video, incluyendo las series Amazon Originals, más de 2 millones de canciones y cientos de listas de reproducción sin publicidad con Prime Music, cientos de eBooks en Prime Reading, Acceso Prioritario a las Ofertas flash y Almacenamiento de fotos gratis e ilimitado en Amazon Drive. It's actually pretty funny, even if some of the jokes are old and corny! They take time off from each other. But greatness hadn't yet reached Mr. Winslow. Neal Carey isn’t my favorite Don Winslow character and I’ve i my read the first one and this one. No se ha podido añadir el producto a la lista de deseos. They are good, fun, sometimes funny, sometimes educational, and readable. Revisado en los Estados Unidos el 13 de septiembre de 2000. Someone said they peak at #3. 'While Drowning in the Desert' is one of the series, and it's not Winslow at his best. Short, funny, with very old jokes - that's what the ex-vaudeville character Natty Silver is - and it's a fair description of the book. you dont have to be a don Winslow fan to enjoy this ,you just have to like good writing . Revisado en los Estados Unidos el 13 de septiembre de 2000. It's kind of silly. While Drowning in the Desert (Neal Carey Mysteries): Amazon.es: Don Winslow, Joe Barrett: Libros en idiomas extranjeros The location of the old man (we find out is non other than Natty Silver!) Inténtalo de nuevo. But the old man makes it harder and harder for Neal to take him home. En su lugar, nuestro sistema considera aspectos como lo reciente que es la reseña y si el reseñador compró el artículo en Amazon. Now Neal is assigned to escort monkeyish octogenarian Natty Silver home from Las Vegas to Palm Springs. A fun read that was just what I needed for a two day read. Through in a fertile fiancé, a Vegas show girl, and a bumbling Arab guy, and you've got quite the tale! #5- this novel, (While Drowning in the Desert) has a particularly annoying end. Very very adaptable to listening with excellent narration. I enjoyed the first Neal Carey book, so I went with the shortest one, which was the fifth. December 15th 1998 This was a fun, quick read! Beyond the first novel, there are problems. Consider: Buddha's mirror taught me more about the Chinese Cultural Revolution than any textbook, and California Fire & Life made me the best fire expert this side of Red Adaire. It's actually pretty funny, even if some of the jokes. And in the last 2 books it is hard to care about the characters in trouble. No es necesario ningún dispositivo Kindle. The most wonderful thing about Don Winslow is how well he has honed his craft. When he's in top form, NOBODY writes better. Neal Carey arrives to take him home to Palm Springs but the arsonists have other ideas. They tend to drag in their detailed descriptions. Not bad, but really nothing at all to write home about. Did it. I have read most of Winslow's books and found him to be terrific. They are good, fun, sometimes funny, sometimes educational, and readable. Basically, it has a "Midnight Run" feel to it - a private detective has to get a man somewhere the man doesn't want to go! consiglio a chi vuole migliorare il proprio inglese con una lettura accattivante, un romanzo con suspence e scritto bene. His later books are powerful, precise, and perfect. También analiza las reseñas para verificar la fiabilidad. And P.S. While Drowning in the Desert: Amazon.es: Don Winslow: Libros en idiomas extranjeros. Descárgate una de las apps de Kindle gratuitas para comenzar a leer libros Kindle en tu smartphone, tablet u ordenador. It was an ok comic mystery. Revisado en los Estados Unidos el 6 de febrero de 2015. Anyway, Neal is still with Karen when he gets a call from Dad. The Neal Carey series (his first novels) are not that. Se ha producido un error. And Neal starts to wonder why. Did he need the money? Some of the themes (insurance fraud, crooked attorneys) are developed more fully in his later serious novel "California Fire and Life. "Drowning In The Desert" is probably the least popular of Winslow's Neal Carey series. They are that good. It's too bad, really --this is a pleasant enough little read, but compared to Winslow's other riveting and meticulously researched Neal Carey novels, this is just passable. The series gets darker with each book. To read this series start with the first ... Revisado en los Estados Unidos el 28 de enero de 2016.
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