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| Value for Money | 10/10 |
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| Overall rating | 10/10 |
Aaron Lazar presents Double Forte, published by Publish America. Readers can check out his website at http://www.legardemysteries.com for information about the series.
Full review by
CJD 026
on 30th Mar 2005
User Rating : 10
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Good Points: An overall well conceived and well plotted novel.
Bad Points: None
General comments: Double Forte' by Aaron Paul Lazar is a beautifully crafted novel vaguely reminiscent of the style of Rex Stout, yet refreshingly original. I found this book appealing on several levels; the characters are well developed and diverse, representative of people we know in real life. From the pristine innocence of young Johnny and Sadie to the unprincipled son-in-law, Harold, and the corrupt and venomous Ed Baxter, we see those uniquely human traits that make life immensely pleasurable and, at times, horrific. Contrasting personalities and events create the conflict that is so important to all good works of fiction, and Mr. Lazar's novel illustrates this point very effectively indeed.
As a protagonist, Professor Gus LeGarde, in many ways, show great courage and emotional strength, but he also displays a certain vulnerability that renders him totally believable. He is a real man, but not a superman; his great passions and haunting past are cleverly revealed to the reader without hindering the pace of the novel. Also, the vivid description of New York's Genesee Valley is so engaging that the reader will feel as though he is actually there. I have absolutely no reservations in giving Double Forte' five stars, and look forward to the next instalment in the series. I would strongly recommend this book to all lovers of great mysteries.
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Review by
Ray Edinger
on 29th Mar 2005
User Rating : 10
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0
In the Gus LeGarde Mystery, Double Fort , writer Aaron Paul Lazar weaves an absorbing tale of love, intrigue, and murder. Set in the snow-covered hills of Upstate New York, the story moves rapidly right from page one to the final word on the final page. Its multilayered plot pulls the reader along without unnecessary complications.
As Double Fort unfolds, we experience a range of powerful emotions-humor, passion, hatred, and fear. Lazar's erudite grasp of human nature shines through the rol ...
Ray Edinger's full review | 200 words
Review by
jmf9474
on 29th Mar 2005
User Rating : 10
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The first novel in the Gus LeGarde Series of mysteries, Double Fort grabs the reader's attention from the outset, accelerates to a climax, and then leaves one wanting more, as every great novel does.
With the beautiful background of New York State's Genesee Valley, Double Fort teems with vivid imagery. Whether he is describing the play of the wind on a field of snow or relaying the layout of a room, Lazar's eye for detail transports the reader into the scene of the movie which obviously ...
jmf9474's full review | 243 words
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