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The Gold Coast

By: Nelson DeMille
Narrated by: Christian Rummel
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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. Here two men are destined for an explosive collision: John Sutter, Wall Street lawyer, holding fast to a fading aristocratic legacy; and Frank Bellarosa, the Mafia don who seizes his piece of the staid and unprepared Gold Coast like a latter-day barbarian chief and draws Sutter and his regally beautiful wife, Susan, into his violent world. Told from Sutter's 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.
©2008 Nelson DeMille (P)2008 Hachette Audio

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The Gold Coast is a winner.

I found this to be a very entertaining book. I love the wit of John Sutter's sacastic humor. Kept me laughing at his one liner's. Reminded me of the John Corey character in another series he produced that also kept me very entertained. Christian Rummel did a superb job of narrating this great book. Had to download the Gate House to see where he takes Mr. Sutter. Highly reccommended. Kudos Mr. DeMille!

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Performance and story is like watching a movie

If you could sum up The Gold Coast in three words, what would they be?

Like being there!

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Gold Coast?

Descriptions of the days when the Gold Coast was thriving

What about Christian Rummel???s performance did you like?

Consistence of his personal outrightness

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Look behind the spoken meaning

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5 Star + book

Being a big fan of Nelson DeMilles books I was a little leary of the 21 1/2 hours of audio, but decided to go for it. LOVED this book. Christian Rummel is a GREAT narrator and brought John Sutter and his family to life and draws the listener right into the story. As soon as I was finished this one I immediatly purchased The Gate House and kept on listening. Nearly 50 hours and I was upset when I got to the end. I found myself taking the long way home in my car, and taking the dogs for extra walks just so I could listen to a few more chapters before I had to turn it off. Really really good books. Now Mr DeMille needs to publish another chapter of John Corey life and I will be a happy camper :)

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Pure entertainment!

Thank you Karen Ann Elizabeth Ross!
Totally enjoyed this. Can't wait for the next one... The Gate House.

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The hype isn't deserved -

I am not sure why people consider this such a great book - I found the story very slow, and the ending improbable. I did like the characters, and the narrator is very good - but I wouldn't bother.

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Interesting story

I enjoyed the story line, but the language was AWFUL and totally unnecessary. I’d like to try the sequel, but I’m not sure I can do it if it’s the same way.

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Great listen

Would you consider the audio edition of The Gold Coast to be better than the print version?

Yes, the reader makes the story very exciting.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes, who doesn't love a mafia don?

Have you listened to any of Christian Rummel’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I haven't.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, it's long!

Any additional comments?

Can't wait to listen to the Gate House.

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Tantalizing

Liked all the characters & narration.

Read book & listened to CD.

Would appeal to many readers. Men & women alike.

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This is the BEST book ever.

I believe this book can get you through a mid life crisis. I'm reading (listening) it for the fourth time... :)

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A Godfather of a Storyline​

Captivating throughout. American fiction at its absolute best. Strong characters, fabulous narration, heart, humor and a storyline that keeps the pages turning throughout the entire book.

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