Why are his desperate parents so loath to give Archer the information he needs to find him? $7.96 + $3.45 shipping. It is NICE ! The Zebra-Striped Hearse (Lew Archer Series Book 10), The Instant Enemy (Lew Archer Series Book 14), The Wycherly Woman (Lew Archer Series Book 9), The Goodbye Look (Lew Archer Series Book 15), The Moving Target (Lew Archer Series Book 1), Find a Victim: A Lew Archer Novel (Lew Archer Series Book 5), man run away from his exclusive reform school, or has he been kidnapped? EMBED. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Macdonald writes of the promised land, the sunny valleys of California, and the family tragedies and mysteries behind the secret doors. This is one of my personal favourites of the Lew Archer mysteries. What strikes me most after all of these years is the beauty of his very spare style, and his note-perfect recreation of post-war California. Everything is connected with everything else. The Zebra-Striped Hearse (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard), The Galton Case (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard), The Wycherly Woman (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard). Please try again. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. This novel has many twists and turns. The Far Side of the Dollar Library Edition Unabridged edition This edition was published in January 2000 by Blackstone Audiobooks. Most of Macdonald's books have deep Freudian themes to them, and are old-style hard-boiled literature whose fans included such notable greats as Eudora Welty and the editor of the New York Times Book Review. Every book from The Doomsters (1958) on is a masterpiece of the genre, and the five early Lew Archer novels are impressive, too, especially The Barbarous Coast. Did a nice job of keeping the story moving without giving away the plot ending. Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2015. MacDonald's detective Lew Archer is one of the most interesting of all fictional investigators, tough, smart, sensitive, and all too human. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. This partcular June 1984 14th Bantam Books printing has one of the fabulous James Marsh covers I collect, in which the entire series of some 20-plus books were all published as a posthumous tribute to Macdonald, who died in 1983 and whose real name was Kenneth Millar, born an American, raised in Canada, and returned to California to write. Interesting characters, well developed. Il Vespaio 1965, A. Mondadori in Italian zzzz. Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2017. In The Far Side of the Dollar, private investigator Lew Archer is looking for an unstable rich kid who has run away from an exclusive reform school—and into the arms of kidnappers. Please try again. Young Thomas Hillman a recent admission to the facility has gone AWOL and Archer has been hired by the school's headmaster to find him. Something went wrong. As in all Ross Macdonald novels, the plot becomes ever increasingly intricate as the narrative unfolds. Maconald, through Archer, offers rationalization for people and their motives. The Far Side of the Dollar - read free eBook by Ross Macdonald in online reader directly on the web page. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. This listing is for by far the nicest copy of Ross MacDonald's book "The Far Side Of The Dollar" I have ever seen or owned. What can be better. Macdonald writes of the promised land, the sunny valleys of California, and the family tragedies and mysteries behind the secret doors. Most of Macdonald's books have deep Freudian themes to them, and are old-style hard-boiled literature whose fans included such notable greats as Eudora Welty and the editor of the New York Times Book Review. Unable to add item to List. Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2006. Add to basket Remove from basket Print / Email. Archer knew that twenty years ago a handful of dreamers and losers had come together in the Barcelona. His works have received awards from the Mystery Writers of America and of Great Britain, and his book The Moving Target was made into the movie Harper in 1966. MacDonald is a great storyteller, and the plots are dazzling. Family dysfunction that spans the generations, hidden blood relationships between characters, a young person's journey to claim a birthright heretofore denied as well as jealousy and greed leading to murder most foul. Lists … MacDonald is a great storyteller, and the plots are dazzling. No_Favorite. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Not in Library. Lew Archer is more the conscience of the series than the protagonist, and he reflects this in his investigations. In "The Far Side of the Dollar" Mr. Macdonald has created yet another well-written tale of hope, despair, love and self-interest. And why do all trails lead to a derelict Hollywood hotel where starlets and sailors once rubbed elbows … Please try your request again later. man run away from his exclusive reform school, or has he been kidnapped? The writing is compelling. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The Far Side of the Dollar - Ebook written by Ross Macdonald. As in all Ross Macdonald novels, the plot becomes ever increasingly intricate as the narrative unfolds. Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2012. $79.99. The Far Side of the Dollar (Lew Archer Series Book 12), The Drowning Pool (Lew Archer Series Book 2), The Way Some People Die (Lew Archer Series Book 3), The Ivory Grin (Lew Archer Series Book 4), The Barbarous Coast (Lew Archer Series Book 6), The Galton Case: A Lew Archer Novel (Lew Archer Series Book 8), Vintage Crime/Black Lizard; Reprint edition (December 29, 2010). The book and dust jacket have some small issues otherwise this book would be considered straight up MINT ! Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. In 1982 he was awarded the Eye Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Private Eye Writers of America. Doesn't sound much like a hard-boiled detective … A fairly straightforward case, right? Why are his desperate parents so loath to give Archer the information he needs to find him? The Far Side of the Dollar (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard), Vintage Crime/Black Lizard; Reprint edition (November 26, 1996). The Underground Man: A Lew Archer Novel (Lew Archer Series Book 16), Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. The Far Side of the Dollar is one of the gems of the whole series. by Ross Macdonald, 1977, Bantam Books edition, in English - Bantam edition, 12. print. Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2006. He aspired at first to write in Chandler's style, then found his own voice. A fairly straightforward case, right? It's hard to find him in print anymore, but Black Lizard/Vintage is doing a good job of tring to keep his books afloat. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Unusually, Archer's own past emotional entanglements add to the intricate plot. Unusually, Archer's own past emotional entanglements add to the intricate plot. The problem is to find the connections.” The thing I like best about the Archer books is the character of Archer himself. over for all to see. Does this book contain inappropriate content? 21. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2010. Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2017. Image not available. Free shipping. Good read. This book, like all Ross Macdonald's books, are more appropriately "why-dunits" than "whodunits." With that in mind, The Far Side Of The Dollar is your best bet, as it is the example of MacDonald's formula at its best and most poignant. The far side of the dollar by Ross Macdonald, 1983, Diogenes edition, Taschenbuch in German / Deutsch - 3. I can't recommend this work too highly for anyone who appreciates literate detective fiction. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. In The Far Side of the Dollar Lew Archer says: “Life hangs together in one piece. Well paced, solid writing and a step back into a time just past. The writing is compelling. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. The far side of the dollar 1966, Bantam Books in English zzzz. The Far Side of the Dollar by Ross Macdonald UK 1st/1st 1965 Collins Hardcover. He is really writing Greek tragedies, under the guise of mystery thrillers. Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2015. Unable to add item to List. 0 of 1 copy available at Evergreen Indiana. This book, like all Ross Macdonald's books, are more appropriately "why-dunits" than "whodunits." The only question now was what kind of deal had gone down there, and why a mixed-up rich kid and a beautiful blonde were the first to pay the price.... Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. It's best to start off reading him chronologically, with the three non-Archer novels he wrote during World War II, and then slowly move chronologically into the Lew Archer series, which once comprised a TV series starring Peter Graves and the movie "Harper" with Paul Newman as the Archer character (remember, he liked titles that began with "H", like "Hud" (Larry McMurtry's first book, "Horseman Pass By", and also "Hombre." Chapter I of The Far Side of the Dollar finds veteran PI Lew Archer visiting a reform school for rich teenagers. Select files or add your book in reader. I find something new with every re-reading of Macdonald's books. He’s a good man. In The Far Side of the Dollar, private investigator Lew Archer is looking for an unstable rich kid who has run away from an exclusive reform school—and into the arms of kidnappers. I have been reading Ross MacDonald novels for over forty years now, and am currently in the process of rereading them all. There was a problem loading your book clubs. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Bad Stuff That Went down -- Ross Macdonald brings around! For fans of the hardboiled private eye genre, I would rate "The Far Side of the Dollar" at 4.0 stars. The WWII generation can't understand why the 60's have to turn hypocrisy, and old crimes. The taut evocations of character and locality are superb, illuminated by some of Macdonald's strongest imagery. It's hard to find him in print anymore, but Black Lizard/Vintage is doing a good job of tring to keep his books afloat. And why does every clue lead Lew Archer to an abandoned Hollywood hotel, where starlets and sailors once rubbed shoulders with grifters--and where the present clientele includes a brand-new corpse. The far side of the dollar Item Preview > remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. is available now and can be read on any device with the free Kindle app. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Not in Library. Young Thomas Hillman a recent admission to the facility has gone AWOL and Archer has been hired by the school's headmaster to find him. $19.95. De keerzijde van de dollar =: The far side of the dollar 1966, Combinatie in Dutch zzzz. ID Numbers Open Library OL8109447M ISBN 10 0786198893 ISBN 13 9780786198894 OCLC/WorldCat 44456534 Library Thing 247318 Goodreads 7162620. Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2007. Sometimes you need a pencil and paper to write down the clues, but that is part of the fun. Young Thomas Hillman a recent admission to the facility has gone AWOL and Archer has been hired by the school's headmaster to find him. Good read. $39.99. Ross Macdonald's real name was Kenneth Millar. The Far Side of the Dollar By Ross Macdonald HCDJ 1965 Mystery Novel Book. An author that needs t be rediscovered. Details. Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2007. Something went wrong. The tough gumshoe, the cheap blond, Southern California in the 50's, murder, and incest. In my view, he is the greatest of the thousands of American (he was Canadian, actually) detective novelists and the novels seem stronger now than when they first appeared forty or fifty years ago. Without in the least abating my admiration for Dashiel Hammett and Raymond Chandler, I should like to venture the heretical suggestion that Ross Macdonald is a better novelist than either of them. Private investigator Lew Archer is looking for an unstable rich kid who has run away from an exclusive reform school--and into the arms of kidnappers. Auflage 1983 It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. "Dollar" is a great mystery and you should read everything Ross Macdonald wrote and all the great books of essays and one especially superb biography about him. over for all to see. Nobody reads Ross Macdonald much anymore, but this was one of several books Amazion asked me to review this week, so I'm doing my best to oblige them. Picture Information. I have been reading Ross MacDonald novels for over forty years now, and am currently in the process of rereading them all. Named one of the Best Voices of the Century and a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, he has won three prestigious Audie Awards, was chosen Narrator of the Year for 2005 by Publishers Weekly, and has earned more than thirty Earphones Awards. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2016. In The Far Side of the Dollar, private investigator Lew Archer is looking for an unstable rich kid who has run away from an exclusive reform school—and into the arms of kidnappers. A woman scorned and humiliated for 20 years --- and the damage that rages generations later. It won the United Kingdom's Crime Writers' Association's Gold Dagger Award in 1965. Did a nice job of keeping the story moving without giving away the plot ending. Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2015. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! And why does every clue lead Lew Archer to an abandoned Hollywood hotel, where starlets and sailors once rubbed shoulders with grifters--and where the present clientele includes a brand-new corpse. Permalink Available copies. In The Far Side of the Dollar, private investigator Lew Archer is looking for an unstable rich kid who has run away from an exclusive reform school—and into the arms of kidnappers.Why are his desperate parents so loath to give Archer the information he needs to find him? The taut evocations of character and locality are superb, illuminated by some of Macdonald's strongest imagery. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? --This text refers to an alternate, To reach the Barcelona Hotel you took Sunset and the coast highway. Are his wealthy parents protecting him or their own guilty secrets? 0 current holds with 1 total copy. Please try again. 19. In The Far Side of the Dollar, private investigator Lew Archer is looking for an unstable rich kid who has run away from an exclusive reform school—and into the arms of kidnappers.Why are his desperate parents so loath to give Archer the information he needs to find him? What strikes me most after all of these years is the beauty of his very spare style, and his note-perfect recreation of post-war California. Chapter I of The Far Side of the Dollar finds veteran PI Lew Archer visiting a reform school for rich teenagers. Please try again. Current holds. Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2012. BLACK MONEY Ross MacDonald BANTAM F3320 Mystery 1ST PRINTING Detective. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. He aspired at first to write in Chandler's style, then found his own voice. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. The WWII generation can't understand why the 60's have to turn hypocrisy, and old crimes. Ross Macdonald (1915-1983) was the pen name of Kenneth Millar. Why are his desperate parents so loath to give Archer the information he needs to find him? Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Macdonald's Archer is a roving conscience that gives both reason and understanding to his characters, as well as the motivations for why they behave as they do. Nobody reads Ross Macdonald much anymore, but this was one of several books Amazion asked me to review this week, so I'm doing my best to oblige them. Book Place Hold. Opens image gallery. --This text refers to an alternate. In The Far Side of the Dollar, private investigator Lew Archer is looking for an unstable rich kid who has run away from an exclusive reform school—and into the arms of … Grover Gardner is an award-winning narrator with over eight hundred titles to his credit. Are his wealthy parents protecting him or their own guilty secrets? Chapter I of The Far Side of the Dollar finds veteran PI Lew Archer visiting a reform school for rich teenagers. Born near San Francisco in 1915 and raised in Ontario, Canada, Millar returned to the U.S. as a young man and published his first novel in 1944. "The Far Side of the Dollar" is the 12th novel in the Lew Archer series. Please try again. Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help. Once starlets and Navy boys had rubbed shoulders with tycoons and hustlers there, but for Lew Archer the old, closed-up palace held the key to a missing teenager and a hot murder. Maconald, through Archer, offers rationalization for people and their motives. Macdonald, Ross, 1915-1983 (Author). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2016. He served as the president of the Mystery Writers of America and was awarded their Grand Master Award as well as the Mystery Writers of Great Britain's Gold Dagger Award. Interesting characters, well developed. The Far Side of the Dollar by Ross MacDonald starting at $0.99. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. In The Far Side of the Dollar, private investigator Lew Archer is looking for an unstable rich kid who has run away from an exclusive reform school—and into the arms of kidnappers. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. About The Far Side of the Dollar. The Far Side of the Dollar has 6 available editions to buy at Half Price Books Marketplace Other superior Archer novels include The Chill, The Doomsters and The Zebra-Striped Hearse, in addition to the magnificent short story collection The Name Is Archer. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2008. In my view, he is the greatest of the thousands of American (he was Canadian, actually) detective novelists and the novels seem stronger now than when they first appeared forty or fifty years ago. It's best to start off reading him chronologically, with the three non-Archer novels he wrote during World War II, and then slowly move chronologically into the Lew Archer series, which once comprised a TV series starring Peter Graves and the movie "Harper" with Paul Newman as the Archer character (remember, he liked titles that began with "H", like "Hud" (Larry McMurtry's first book, "Horseman Pass By", and also "Hombre." Bad Stuff That Went down -- Ross Macdonald brings around! Lew Archer is more the conscience of the series than the protagonist, and he reflects this in his investigations. Why are his desperate parents so loath to give Archer the information he needs to find him? Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2008. The tough gumshoe, the cheap blond, Southern California in the 50's, murder, and incest. The far side of the dollar. What can be better. 20. This is one of my personal favourites of the Lew Archer mysteries. He is widely credited with elevating the detective novel to the level of literature with his compactly written tales of murder and despair. This partcular June 1984 14th Bantam Books printing has one of the fabulous James Marsh covers I collect, in which the entire series of some 20-plus books were all published as a posthumous tribute to Macdonald, who died in 1983 and whose real name was Kenneth Millar, born an American, raised in Canada, and returned to California to write. He died in 1983. The "readability" of The Far Side of the Dollar is greatly enhanced by its wonderfully insightful descriptive prose. Visit the official online home of The Far Side comic strip by Gary Larson for your daily dose of Gary’s classic cartoons. This is the Hard Cover 1965 Book Club edition with dust jacket. Wrong. For over twenty years he lived in Santa Barbara and wrote mystery novels about the fascinating and changing society of his native state. 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