Lawrence Sanders: McNally's Dilemma (An Archy McNally Novel)

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Summary: From a McNally in NJ: Such a Disappointment
Review: I was devastated when I learned of Lawerence Sander's passing. His books had provided me with so much joy through the years, and I knew it would be no more. But then a new "McNally" book appeared, and I was overjoyed to have one last venture into the world of Archie McNally. I started reading the book and could tell it wasn't as good as the others. Was Mr. Sanders ill while he wrote it? I imagined all types of horrible scenarios. Wanting to know if others shared my concerns, I logged onto Amazon.com to read other's reviews. This is how I learned that the book was not actually written by the great Mr. Sanders, but by an imposter. I looked at my book jacket, but found no evidence. Then I looked at the copyright page- there was the proof in small print. I was devasted. I had been mislead. I finished the book anyway and it was terrible. Mr. Sander's family did not do him justice.

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Summary: disappointed
Review: I was so pleased that Sanders had written one last McNally caper before his death. Two chapters into the book I realized something was not quite right; Archie was not quite Archie. It was then I discovered that the book had not been written by Sanders. I won't read another.

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Summary: An Archie Fix????
Review: A quick fix to a less than exicting book. A good try but not the same. Too many changes in Archie and his father to please me. Plus a sister! Where did she come from. Just knowing Sanders didn't write this made the whole book hard to finish.

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Summary: Will continue to read the series, but ....
Review: I agree with the earlier reviewers who knew right away that Lawrence Sanders had not written this novel. There were several obvious errors in the first half of the novel which he never would have made. Fortunately for the publisher, I enjoy reading of Archy and his friends/family so I will probably purchase future books. Lawrence Sanders, you were a treasure!

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Summary: Putnam's Dilemma
Review: The real dilemma was whether or not Putnam should have published this book under Sanders name. As it did not do either Sanders or McNally justice, my vote is no. Allow both to rest in peace.

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Summary: A caricature of the original Archy McNally
Review: It is only by reading the fine print that one learns Lawrence Sanders did not write this book, and it is evident that Archy McNally shall always remain the sole creation of Mr. Sanders. While the attempt is interesting, it misses the mark in many of Archy's more subtle characteristics. For the first time, it was clear how the end would evolve, another indication that Lawrence Sanders did not write this book. But it almost seemed like trickery to keep that fact so hidden, and indeed a total disservice to the legacy of Lawrence Sanders.

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Summary: pretty good and sometimes change is good
Review: no-this isn't the real sanders writing this book, I got over that fact and still read it, i enjoyed it very much -as for the previous reviewers yes, his father had an affair and yes, he bought connie a ring- The new archy kinda made me mad because of the descriptions weren't so vivid but i will get over it and buy the next one -hopefully there will be another mcnally book

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Summary: I didn't want to, but I loved it!
Review: Kudo's to the McNally Estate for giving those of us who suffered the loss of Archy McNally, et al. (along with the loss of a wonderfully talented author) another McNally book. Kudos too, for choosing Vincent Lardo who, similar to Sanders, provides a well-written, entertaining, fast read keeping true to the Sanders flair. Keep 'em coming.

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Summary: Where's the "real" Archie??
Review: I read the disclaimer that this was not a "real" Lawrence Sanders, but had to see what Archie was up to anyway. However, the disappointment was that Archie only ate hamburger at the Pelican Club? I think not! His clothes had changed? Wow! Did he get engaged to Connie? Can you imagine? I do not remember a sister who came to visit at Christmas. Am I crazy?? And, the most disturbing was that pater had had an affair. That made him less than perfect (for one who only reads Dickens) and necessary for Archie's character to develop. I was disappointed, but still love Archie and the way he solves crimes. No, this is not a classic, but still an enjoyable read. But, Vincent Largo ought to write his own books as he is a capable writer.

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Summary: This book is a rip-off.
Review: I knew something was wrong before I had read two chapters of this book. Then I happened to read the fine print disclaimer under the copyright and discovered it was not the work of Lawrence Sanders, but some wanna-be hired by the Sanders estate. What ever happened to truth in advertising?

My wife and I were both Sanders fans and will certainly miss his writing. We will also refuse to buy any more books from C.P. Putnam's Sons.