Drmille expresses about the characters andor setting. John sutter is an upperclass wasp lawyer who lives in the most exclusive area in america, an area in long island known to insiders as the gold coast. John sutter, wall street lawyer, holding fast to a fading aristocratic legacy. Anyone who likes a gripping, fastmoving story will not be unhappy purchasing this novel. Nelson demille takes a different approach with the gold coast, im used to the john corey series, an exnypd cop and an antiterrorist operative, not with this one, with the gold coast, the criminal underworld. Nelson demille booklist nelson demille message board. He is the son of builder huron demille and his wife antonia panzera. Here are the nelson demille books in order for his series and standalone novels.
A main selection of the bookofthemonth club a timelife condensed book. Nelson demille had a great idea for a book, he wrote it and it was a hit. The gold coast by nelson demille 1990, hardcover for. The gold coast john sutter book 1 kindle edition by demille. Based upon nelson demilles international bestseller, the gold coast tells the story of omnipotent crime lord frank bellarosa taking residence in an elite, gatsbyesque enclave on long islands north shore. Demille has also written under the pen names jack cannon, kurt ladner, ellen kay and brad matthews. Well researched and set on long islands gold coast everyone in america is expected to understand that, right.
Nelson demilles the gold coast, a bestseller from 1990, is a lasting classic. Its a very good book and would highly recommend that anyone who is anticipating reading the gate house, do read the gold coast first since they are very much linked together. I found the comparison right on, and knowing this in advance served as a reading guide. Dec 27, 2016 nelson demille, bestselling author of the gold coast, is almost as disappointed that the movie version never got made as the investors who lost millions in the project are. Nelson demille, bestselling author of the gold coast, is almost as disappointed that the movie version never got made as the investors who lost millions in the project are. There is an intro by the author at the beginning of the book that was very interesting. He loses his material possessions, family relationships, but supposedly learns lifes.
A blueblood wall street lawyer suffers midlife crisis via implausible affiliation with mafia donneighbor. Welcome to the fabled gold coast, that stretch on the north shore of long island that once held the greatest concentration of. This is the second part of a 2 book series, the gold coast being the first part. John sutter is an upperclass wasp lawyer who lives in the most exclusive area in america, an area in. Sutter is a resident of the north shore of long island, or what is sometimes known as the gold coast, an area where the. Buy a cheap copy of the gate house book by nelson demille.
The main characters of this fiction, thriller story are john sutter, susan stanhope sutter. Based upon nelson demille s international bestseller, the gold coast tells the story of omnipotent crime lord frank bellarosa taking residence in an elite, gatsbyesque enclave on long islands north shore. Novelist uses the islands gold coast as a setting for a. Soon bellarosa infiltrates the lives of john and his regally beautiful wife, susan, drawing them into his violent criminal world. Nelson demille wishes gold coast made it to silver screens. There is hardly a page that goes by where i didnt just laugh out loud at something mr. Author of crime series thrillers and a host of other works, demille adds in a recent introduction that gold coast has been compared to the great gatsby. I enjoyed this book immensely, and i give it my strongest recommendation. It is also the residence of john sutter, lawyer very topdrawer, old money, right clubs and his sensual wife, susan. Told from sutters sardonic and often hilarious point of view, and laced with sexual passion and suspense, the gold coast is nelson demilles captivating story of friendship and seduction, love and betrayal.
The gold coast john sutter book 1 kindle edition by demille, nelson. In 1990 demille published the gold coast, a tom wolfestyle comic satire that was his attempt to write a book that would be taken seriously. A little while later, the author decided that the story he had written in gold coast deserved a sequel, thus paving the way for the john sutter series. The gate house is a very good follow up and maintains the drama of the initial storyline. Demille and his family moved to long island when he was a child. Demilles best, or so they say, and a great bookbut not one of my all time favorites. The gold coast nelson demille, 1990 grand central publishing 626 pp. Nelson richard demille born august 23, 1943 is an american author of action adventure and suspense novels. The gold coast 9780446515047 by demille, nelson and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. His novels include plum island, the charm school, and the gold coast. Welcome to the fabled gold coast, that stretch on the north shore of. Pdf gold coast book by nelson demille free download 637. Includes biography, photos, bibliography, and contact information.
John corey, paul brenner, joe ryker, and john sutter. Nelson demille books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. The gold coast by nelson demille 1991, paperback, reprint. Nelson demille is an american author of several crime mystery novels. Great book, ive read several of demilles books multiple times, this being one of them. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 637 pages and is available in paperback format. The area is now in a decline for many different reasons. First read this book many years ago and bought again on a kindle daily special digitally. He has written many standalone novels, as well as three series.
The attempt succeeded, in terms of the critics response. Scott fitzgerald though demille word of honor, 1985. The charm school, 1988 reprises the great gatsby at almost three times gatsbys length, and finally produces a novel less moving and highflown than gatsby, he nonetheless also models his characters more roundly. Thats the premise of demilles the charm school bloated, unpersuasive thriller. Buy a cheap copy of the gold coast book by nelson demille. The author of 18 actionsuspense novels, a number of which have become new york times bestsellers, he is bestknown for his john corey series, which includes the following books plum island, the lions game, night fall, wild fire, the lion, the panther and radiant angel. It introduces demilles recurring character, john sutter. Sutter, the main character in nelson demille s latest novel, the gold coast, is a descendant of original long island gentry, his wife is a blueblood socialite and his new neighbor. The first edition of the novel was published in 1990, and was written by nelson demille. Aug 29, 2017 with nearly 50 million books sold worldwide, nelson demille is a true master.
The charm school, 1988 reprises the great gatsby at almost three times gatsbys length, and finally produces a novel less moving and highflown than gatsby, he nonetheless also models his. Told from sutters sardonic and often hilarious point of view, and laced with sexual passion and suspense, the gold coast. The gold coast john sutter, book 1 by nelson demille. Twentyfive years after it was first published, nelson demille s gold coast stands as a modern thriller classic, a stylish, compelling and provocative novel will grip readers from beginning to end. Buy the gold coast by nelson demille online at alibris. Check out other translated books in french, spanish languages. Sutter is a resident of the north shore of long island, or what is sometimes known as the gold coast, an area where the extremely wealthy have lived for many years. Novelist uses the islands gold coast as a setting for a clash of cultures. Told from sutters sardonic and often hilarious point of view, and laced with sexual passion and suspense, the gold coast is nelson demille s enduring fan favorite. Editions of gold coast by nelson demille goodreads. Very clever and sarcastic, i felt like john corey was in that book. Welcome to the fabled gold coast, that stretch on the north shore of long island that once held the greatest concentration.
Demille is as keen a social satirist as edith whartonthe novel bogs down only when mr. This sexy thriller unfolds with the bizarre and often dangerous relationship between bellarosa and his new neighbors, john and susan sutter, a young, upper class gold. Pdf the gold coast by nelson demille download pdf free. Told from sutters sardonic and often hilarious point of view, and laced with sexual passion and suspense, the gold coast is nelson demille s captivating story of friendship and seduction, love and betrayal. The gold coast still exists today with lesser players, and its a glimpse into a rarified world. Attorney john sutter has problems that would daunt even fitzgeralds jay. Apr 01, 1990 nelson demille takes a different approach with the gold coast, im used to the john corey series, an exnypd cop and an antiterrorist operative, not with this one, with the gold coast, the criminal underworld.
There are a few recurring bits of the book that havent aged so well. Sutter is a resident of the north shore of long island, or what is sometimes known as the gold coast, an area where the extremely wealthy have lived for. Karens married to frank, a millionaire who has no morals and a hypocrite. So when she has an affair and brags to him about it, he vows to get back at her. With david caruso, barry primus, marg helgenberger, jeff kober. Gold coast by nelson demille meet your next favorite book. Now, ten years later, he has come home to the gold coast, that stretch of land on the north shore of long island that once held the greatest concentration of wealth and power in america, to attend. Download the gold coast by demille, nelsonapril 1, 1990 hardcover and read the gold coast by demille, nelsonapril 1, 1990 hardcover online books in format pdf.
The story moves quickly and never fails to hold your interest. Nelson demille wishes gold coast made it to silver. I enjoyed every minute of it and will definitely read another book by demille. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Nelson richard demille was born in jamaica queens on august 23, 1943. Here two men are destined for an explosive collision. In my opinion nelson demille cant write a bad book, and the gold coast is especially good, as is the gate house. Nelson demille is my favorite author, and the gold coast is one of his better books. Welcome to the gold coast, that stretch on the north shore of long island that once held the greatest concentration of wealth and power in america. This book goes into some of the history of the long island gold coast, which i find fascinating and sad, where some of americas early 20th century wealthy built palace like mansions to summer away from the sweltering heat of new york city and beyond. The upmarket and salubrious area of long island is the stamping ground for a dying breed of americas superrich.
Wry, nonstop dialogue and descriptions that amuse, make you laugh out loud, and nearly impossible to see how one author kept it up the entire book. The gold coast john sutter, book 1 by nelson demille book cover, description, publication history. Free download or read online gold coast pdf epub book. The picture demille paints of the gold coast, however, was lovely and made me want to rent a car and drive out among the old mansions. The gold coast is a 1990 novel by american author, nelson demille. The john sutter series did not start out as a series. Demille garnered a large audience with this novel and now had added the gate house. Pdf gold coast book by nelson demille free download 637 pages. The gold coast by nelson demille 1990, hardcover for sale. The gold coast is a novel detailing the life of john sutter and his life over approximately one year. Novelist uses the islands gold coast as a setting for a clash of. Welcome to the fabled gold coast, that stretch on the north shore of long island that once held the greatest concentration of wealth and power in america.
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