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Marathon Man
by William Goldman
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Paperback
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN13: 9780345439727
Condition: NEW
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William Goldman's remarkable career spans more than five decades, and his credentials run the gamut from bestselling novelist to Oscar-winning screenwriter to Hollywood raconteur. He's beloved by millions of readers as the author of the classic comic-romantic fantasy The Princess Bride. And he's notorious for creating the most harrowing visit to the dentist in literary and cinematic history--in one of the seminal thrillers of the twentieth century. . . .
MARATHON MAN
Tom "Babe" Levy is a runner in every sense: racing tirelessly toward his goals of athletic and academic excellence--and endlessly away from the specter of his famous father's scandal-driven suicide. But an unexpected visit from his beloved older brother will set in motion a chain of events that plunge Babe into a vortex of terror, treachery, and murder--and force him into a race for his life . . . and for the answer to the fateful question, "Is it safe?"
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| Goldman is a thriller king |
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Goldman is one of my Top Three favorite authors, which is saying something, considering Twain is one of the others. This is a fast-paced novel that goes the distance, with intrigue, characterization, and that all-important quality: it keeps you turning the page.
Scott Nicholson
The Red Church vs. They Hunger
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| A thriller to sink your teeth into |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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This is one of my all time favorite books. Goldman's characters are perhaps a bit exaggerated, but in a good way. They're the polar opposite of what you'd find in most 'popcorn thrillers' nowadays, which develop characters only as plot vehicles. This book is much more colorful when compared to 'classic' works by authors like Fleming and Ludlum.
And while the movie is good, it DOES NOT do this book justice. It carries none of Goldman's wit, humor, and edginess that make this book so brilliant. The film version also completely changed (and ruined) the book's darkly satisfying ending.
This book is a fast, quick read, but that doesn't mean it's made of fluff. I highly recommend it.
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| Another great offering from Goldman |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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William Goldman amazes me more with each work of his I explore. Dan Brown could really take a lesson from him. I won't spoil anything, but there are two different storylines that alternate chapter until the characters meet at the turning point. I am not a fan of "The DaVinci Code" for exactly that story telling devise; however, where Dan Brown made it seem cliche and frustrating, Goldman uses it to weave two seemingly unrelated stories together to form a taint thriller with an excellent climax. A quick, entertaining read.
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| IS IT SAFE?... |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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This is an excellent spy thriller filled with international intrigue and double-dealing characters. It leaves one wondering just who are the good guys and who are the bad guys. While it sometimes seems a little dated in parts, the book will not fail to capture the imagination of the reader with its intricate plot, clever characters, and humor. Written in a straightforward, cogent style, this book was made into a major motion picture that starred Dustin Hoffman and was a big hit in its day.
Thomas Babington Levy, known as "Babe" to his family, is a Rhodes Scholar, a graduate student historian at Columbia University, and an amateur marathon runner. He has a wealthy older brother, Henry David Levy, whom he affectionately calls "Doc" and believes to be a successful business man.
When Babe meets a beautiful blonde named Elsa Opel, he is in seventh heaven, believing that he has met the woman of his dreams. When he introduces his brother to Elsa, Babe shortly thereafter finds himself enmeshed in international intrigue. It seems that all is not as it has seemed. There is someone out there that believes that Babe has valuable information, and this person will stop at nothing to get that which he most desires.
This is a quick, page turning read that those who like international spy thrillers, replete with old-fashion skullduggery, a Nazi war criminal, multiple murders, and a fortune in diamonds, will enjoy.
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Not a fan. For a thriller, I would say this is too overblown, and it is not quite far enough to the other type of writing to get a good horror book, either. The bad guy being a killer dentist is close to that end of the spectrum, it would seem. Then there is a bit much of the whole running, running, running, theme throughout.
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