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Duncan Delaney and the Cadillac of Doom (English Edition) Formato Kindle

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Bill Fitzhugh, author of Radio Activity, Fender Benders, Pest Control (and others) described Duncan Delaney and the Cadillac of Doom best when he said: As God is my witness, 'Duncan Delaney and the Cadillac of Doom' is the first novel I've ever read where a frozen Cornish hen is used as a weapon. And that's not the craziest part of the story. A.L. Haskett opens a can of worms by asking the age-old question: Where does a sensitive cowboy artist go to escape the clutches of his mother's wealth so he can pursue his art in peace? Well, not Los Angeles, but Duncan Delaney doesn't know this. Haunted by his father's unfortunate death, Duncan is spurred to action by love and a lunatic Indian pal. Like so many who come to La La Land searching for a brighter future, Duncan finds himself on the seedy side of Hollywood trying in vain to dodge the Cadillac of Doom. A finely told cautionary tale for anyone fond of strippers, bikers, and art dealers.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003A03RWA
  • Editore ‏ : ‎ JonLin Books (1 agosto 2000)
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3,0 su 5 stelle Surprises expectations
Recensito nel Regno Unito il 27 luglio 2014
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I didn't really know what to expect from this but I did think it wouldn't be a book I would enjoy especially after reading the first few chapters. It is something that falls outside my usual reading material so maybe that's why I found it harder to get into.
The book contained many differing characters that seemed to be the furthest imaginable from the prior. Each character has their own story to tell but the majority were not given the opportunity to provide what I believe would have vastly improved my interest in this book.
All being said, it is good enough for a light read but I wouldn't look to purchase a copy.
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Christopher Michael Loren
5,0 su 5 stelle Absolutely amazing.
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 12 giugno 2008
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I don't understand why Christopher Moore's name keeps coming up in discussions about this book (and I realize that I just brought it up again). The only similarities I see between the two authors are the bizarrely intriguing titles. I honestly feel that this book is much deeper and richly written than anything I've read by Moore, and I wish I could find more information on this A.L. Haskett person. It almost seems like Haskett wrote this book and disappeared again.

That said, I have to recommend this book to everybody. I was put off by the title, thinking that it was going to be one of those barely coherent bizarro stories, but I was pleasantly surprised and immediately addicted when I was introduced to the namesake character and his friend.

As far as characterization goes, Duncan Delaney is the bee's knees. No character in this book is unimportant. Even the walk-on characters are laid open as Duncan's artwork sends each individual viewer into a beautifully nostalgic reverie.

The use of Duncan's dreams as both a window into his past and an "intervention of the wise sage" technique make the story just that much more beautiful, and every part of the book feels rewarding and important. The humor is sharp and funny. The conflicts are intense and wonderful. And, of course, the antagonist is NOT a demonic car that chases people down or shoot hellfire or anything.

If you enjoy reading, read this book. That's all I can say. You'd be better off getting it from the internet, as most book stores don't seem to carry it.
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4,0 su 5 stelle What a Ride!
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 9 aprile 2010
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They say the journey is more important than the destination and I would say the same about Duncan Delaney and the Cadillac of Doom. What a ride!

The book kept my attention throughout. I didn't find it boring or too long. There were some funny moments, but I wouldn't say this is a comedy or even a dark comedy. The dialogue is witty and amusing. I thought the characters were well developed where necessary. Although often seemingly timid, I really liked Duncan Delaney. I enjoyed reading about him and taking this journey with him. I wish there were a little more as I felt the ending was a bit abrupt. I think this was intentional, but I would have liked a little more closure.

The writing was amazing. AL Haskett is a talented author to say the least. If a book with cowboys, Indians, strippers, motorcycle gangs and artists could interest you. I'd recommend this one.
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J. Minatel
5,0 su 5 stelle Stunning in the vein of Still Life with Woodpecker
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 23 dicembre 2010
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For a fast paced novel featuring strippers, bikers, and a lot of beer, Duncan Delaney and the Cadillac of Doom really snuck up on me, For the first half of the story, I kept waiting for some zaney action dark comedy like Chuck Palahniuk or but gradually I came to realize this is much closer to the Tom Robbins style and in particular his classic Still Life with Woodpecker.

In Duncan Delaney, the title character Duncan and his love interest Pris are Robbins Woodpecker (Bernard) and Leigh-Cheri. In Cadillac of Doom, only Duncan is a red-head, and the personalities are somewhat reversed with Pris as the dangerous one with some self-destructive habits and Duncan the generally quieter artistic soul. Duncan and Pris also share with Woodpecker and Leigh-Cheri the question of how to make love stay (although more subtle in Duncan Delaney than in Still Life) and sadly they share a heart-wrenching ending (no spoilers here though). Pris isn't quite celibate but she's got some close enough similarities in this regard to provide another Leigh-Cheri reminder.

There's a major plot turn that really turned me off, involving incest and some other very uncomfortable sexual situations. It's not presented in a voyeuristic manner but up to that point the story had been fairly light and it took such a hard turn into this sexual darkness that I simply wasn't prepared. It's not a subject I'd ever knowingly wade into reading. But, it's such a powerful factor in the character's life in this story that despite the awful nature of what's happening, the book and the story rise above it.

So, am I saying that A.L. Haskett is Tom Robbins? No, not on the strength of one story. But this is a great story.
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4,0 su 5 stelle Twists the genre - in a good way
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 10 aprile 2011
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With "Duncan Delaney And The Cadillac Of Doom", A. L. Haskett takes the standard, perhaps best represented by Tom Robbins and Christopher Moore, and twists it into something of his own. While mostly humorous, as the stories of Robbins and Moore are, Mr. Haskett mixes in some violence and sadness to leaven the tale. In that mixture are an eclectic mix of characters, some very likeable, and some detestable, that provide a good counterpoint to Duncan Delanaye's journey of self discovery. I suppose some won't like that he deviated from the standard genre , but I applaud his massaging of that style and creating something a little different. And while I don't think the Pulitzer Committee will be considering this first effort, it may be that they will have to consider future ones from this author. Even if that prestigious body declines, Mr. Haskett has provided an entertaining read for those of us who don't need "experts" to decide what's worhtwhile. I recommend this to anyone looking for a fun story to help them escape from the ordinariness of life.
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