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- Jack C
- 11-14-08
Unexpectedly Great!
I have owned 'The Gold Coast' in paperback for years, but never got around to reading it. Then I saw the sequel - 'The Gate House' - in the book store and decided to read 'The Gold Coast' in audio form, so I downloaded it.
I have read all of DeMille's novels except for two, so decided to complete the cycle. I have enjoyed his other works, and have even read some of them twice or more.
This novel rises so far above his more recent works as to have been written by a different author. Not only is it a great read from the standpoint of excitement and suspense, but it's a grand love story, and future generations will recognize it not only as popular fiction, but also as great literature.
My wife doesn't read audio books, but I have insisted that she read my paperback version so we can each share the experiences together. The characters are so well developed, especially the narrator John Sutter and his wife Susan, that it's quite difficult not realizing they are fictional.
Just a little caution. There are some erotic scenes, so younger readers should defer reading until they are able to understand the context in which they are written rather than being tittilated by their explicitness.
In summary, this book had such a profound effect on me that I just had to download 'The Gate House' and began reading immediately!
I maintain a library of almost 2,000 novels, and I only get rid of those I don't intend to read again. This one will stay in my library until my dying day, and I will encourage my adult children to read it!
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- Andrew Stone
- 11-02-08
Smart Ass meets Wise Guy
Excellent Book! A fast-paced romance / thriller.
You will laugh, you will cry.
Having read all of Nelson Deville's books on Audible, this newly added book (to Audible) was a no-brainer purchase.
This book was originally published in about 1991 (as far as I can tell). Separate from the book is an introduction by the author, he believes that that this book will weather the test of time better than any of his other works. No doubt this will be true.
The genre of the book is a TRAGITY (i.e. Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet").
Be prepared that the book is very different than his other books (i.e. The Lion's Game), But just as good!
Don't buy this book if you expect a clean happy ending where the hero defeats the bad guy and everyone goes home happy.
I also highly recommend the recently published sequel to this book "The Gate House". Lucky for you that you don't have to wait 20 years wondering about the main characters and their heartacke.
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- Chip Atkinson
- 05-02-13
Smart, funny, sexy and just great! DeMille's Best!
In the forward, DeMille names this his best and favorite work. I heartily agree. He also predicts it will still be relevant long after his death. I don't think there is any question.
John Sutter, a Gold Coast native, tax attorney, clever and cynical socialite and foremost a devoted family man is the hero and narrator of the tale. No one is better suited to describe the culture of living in the country's wealthiest neighborhood. His wife, Susan Stanhope Sutter, is from one of the wealthiest Gold Coast families. Her father's manipulation of her through his wealth play an important role in the tale. DeMille said she's in large part the ultimate male fantasy. Just listen to the story and you'll find out why that is true, if not understated.
But what attracted me to the story some 20 years ago and what has led to several subsequent readings, (and now listening!), is the premise of a mafia don moving into such a community. DeMille uses the obvious contrasts of two old American cultures, both with their own sets of etiquette, manners and unwritten rules to produce what I believe is one of best, (certainly the most fun), 20th century novels.
Christian Rummell far exceeds the great Scott Brick as the voice of John Sutter. That should be enough to impress any DeMille fan.
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- Kathy in CA
- 01-13-16
Get This Book, Capeesh?
This is one of those books that was so good that I didn't want to rush through it, and I so relished getting back to it whenever I had some time available. I wish I had a better knack for finding more books like this. I can truly say I enjoyed every minute of it.
In summary, it is the story of a married couple, waspish, affluent, "blue bloods" living on Long Island's Gold Coast, one of the most affluent areas in the country at the time. John Sutter seemingly has everything--money, property, great law career, sailboat, horses, gorgeous, wealthy, sexually playful wife, Susan. He is living the American dream yet is somehow bored. (Confirms my theory that if you have everything you want in life, life becomes less interesting. I'd like to try it out personally, though, just to confirm . . . .)
Sutter has the habit of making sarcastic, snarky remarks that initially were very funny but as his life became more stressful, became more desperate than funny. Sutter becomes uneasy and displeased when he learns that mafia don, Frank Bellarosa and his wife, Anna, have moved in to the next door property. I just loved the progression as John and Susan were slowly charmed and seduced by the mafia don (so was I!) I loved the way that John started using the mafia lingo and how his attitude changed little by little til he found himself working for the don. What a pickle he got himself into.
The characters were very well-developed, their behaviors were believable, and for the most part, they were all very likable.
Christian Rummel did a genius narration! Each and every character had their own voice and their personalities shown through. This man knows how to do women's voices, too--not a small thing, as most of us have found.
The Gold Coast was PURE FUN for me. I enjoyed every minute of it and will definitely read another book by DeMille. I enjoyed this book immensely, and I give it my strongest recommendation.
Note: There is an intro by the author at the beginning of the book that was very interesting. I am going to go back and re-listen to it now that I have finished the book.
Also, DO NOT read the description or reviews for the follow-up book, The Gate House. They have a potentially ruinous spoiler for this first book in them.
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- Brock
- 07-23-13
This might be my favorite novel to date
To me this is what a novel should be. The characters were great, it was funny, the drama was believable and gripping. I also loved the setting of the novel, and the authors description of the Gold Coast and its mansions. I will be picking up other DeMille books right away, and if they are half as good as this one I will be satisfied. This might be my favorite novel yet.
Christian Rummel was perfect as the reader; I thought all his character portrayals were spot on.
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- Christian Kuschel
- 01-23-09
Excellent re-visit to a great story
Even though it's not Scott Brick (who normally reads Mr. DeMille's excellent novels)this time, Christian Rummel does a very, very fine job of making the extraordinary characters in this book come to life.
"The Gold Coast" is probably Nelson DeMille's best-known book, with a wise-cracking first-person narrator (not John Corey, hero of some other DeMille bestsellers) who gets drawn into some serious neighborhood and marital problems. A story that will make you laugh and cry while keeping you glued to your headphones or your car stereo, amazingly read by Mr. Rummel.
As a lot of other Audible customers probably did, I downloaded "The Gold Coast" before starting on Nelson DeMille's follow-up novel to that story, "The Gate House", to refreshen my memories of the book I first read in the early 1990's. What a great re-discovery in early 2009! Highly recommended!
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- John
- 10-04-13
Just a great story
It's hard to compare or classify this book.. Drama? I guess drama/intrigue would be accurate.
Christian Rummel is in my top 5 Narrator list.. He perfectly narrates this story. Bringing to life each character
My second listen to this book in the last 2 years & I enjoyed immensely
J
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- Wayne
- 05-09-16
Not typical DeMille!
Nelson DeMille is one of the best of modern mystery/suspense/thriller authors. He has written GREAT stand alone novels such as Mayday and The General's Daughter and his John Corey series is a good as any espionage series ever written. Gold Coast and Gate House, which is really a 2 book series, are disappointing for DeMille. All of his books except The Quest are in my Audible library. Gold Coat and Gate House are my only disappointments. The books are fine for romance novels, but lots of authors do the genre better.
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- B.J.
- 02-13-09
A terrific listen
This book was selected by my book club this month, so I listened to it out of obligation. While the story line is terrific and the characters are completely fleshed out and real, the most interesting thing is the narration. Christian Rummel does an amazing job. After more than 20 hours of listening to him, when the book was done, I missed him. Nelson DeMille gets credit for the story -- as he has since it came out. But Rummel gets the glory. It is brilliantly read.
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- Deborah
- 11-24-11
A modern classic.
This is by far one of my favorite books EVER. I grew up on Long Island a few towns away from the actual "Gold Coast" and when I say that Nelson DeMille captures the essence of these people -- he really does. He makes John and Susan Sutter into real people with strengths and flaws. And growing up during the 1980's when former mafia boss John Gotti was always on the local night time news, Frank Bellarosa also seems like a credible character without simply making him into a "copy" of Gotti. He's a wise guy in his own right.
Before buying the audiobook I read this as an actual book many times and enjoyed every time. Having it in audiobook format simply adds yet another element to what I think is already a modern classic. It's plain and simple a really good book and an incredibly satisfying read. If you are unfamiliar with Nelson DeMille he is a master at writing books that are remarkably enjoyable to read. After reading "The Gold Coast" do not be surprised if you find that you want to read more of his works. However, I think this book is one of his very best.
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- Length: 1 hr and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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"The Book Case" is a story that features Nelson DeMille's most famous (and successful) character, Detective John Corey, who has appeared in six DeMille novels: Plum Island, The Lion's Game, Night Fall, Wild Fire, and The Lion. In this story, we see John Corey in his early years as an NYPD Detective, before he became involved with the Federal Anti-Terrorist Task Force.
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Fun 2 hour novella
- By Wayne on 10-14-16
By: Nelson DeMille
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Word of Honor
- By: Nelson DeMille
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 28 hrs
- Unabridged
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He is a good man, a brilliant corporate executive, an honest, handsome family man admired by men and desired by women. But a lifetime ago Ben Tyson was a lieutenant in Vietnam.There the men under his command committed a murderous atrocity -- and together swore never to tell the world what they had done. Now the press, army justice, and the events he tried to forget have caught up with Ben Tyson.
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This one's worth a credit!
- By MIKE WILSON on 09-08-09
By: Nelson DeMille
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The Quest
- A Novel
- By: Nelson DeMille
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 18 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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From the locked archives of the Vatican to the overgrown jungles of Ethiopia, an unlikely trio begins a deadly search for the Holy Grail. Two journalists and a beautiful photographer are traveling together in a broken down Jeep while covering the 1975 Ethiopian civil war. Both men fall in love with the woman and that complicates things. When the trio winds up lost in the jungle, in the no man's land between the fighting factions, they take cover and dig in for the night. In their hiding place, they encounter a dying man who tells them an amazing and quite unbelievable story. But for some reason - one that they grapple with for the rest of their journey - that night they believe.
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The Quest to make money
- By Andy on 10-07-13
By: Nelson DeMille
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The Cuban Affair
- By: Nelson DeMille
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 14 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Daniel Graham MacCormick - Mac for short - seems to have a pretty good life. At age 35 he's living in Key West, owner of a 42-foot charter fishing boat, The Maine. Mac served five years in the army as an infantry officer, with two tours in Afghanistan. He returned with the Silver Star, two Purple Hearts, scars that don't tan, and a boat with a big bank loan. Truth be told, Mac's finances are more than a little shaky. One day Mac is sitting in the famous Green Parrot Bar in Key West, contemplating his life....
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Fun read with a continuous build, ok finish
- By Virgil on 09-22-17
By: Nelson DeMille
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The General's Daughter
- By: Nelson DeMille
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 17 hrs and 40 mins
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Captain Ann Campbell is a West Point graduate, the daughter of legendary General "Fighting Joe" Campbell. She is the pride of Fort Hadley until, one morning, her body is found, naked and bound, on the firing range.
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One of DeMille's best, an American classic
- By karen on 04-19-12
By: Nelson DeMille
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The Charm School
- By: Nelson DeMille
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 24 hrs and 56 mins
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Something very strange -- and sinister -- is going on in the Russian woods at Borodino. In a place called Mrs. Ivanova's Charm School, young KGB agents are being taught by American POW's how to be model citizens of the USA. The Soviet goal -- to infiltrate the United States undetected. When an unsuspecting American tourist stumbles upon this secret, he sets in motion a CIA investigation that will reveal horrifying police state savagery and superpower treachery.
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Incredibly Good
- By Char on 11-07-09
By: Nelson DeMille
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The Book Case
- A Short Story Featuring Detective John Corey
- By: Nelson DeMille
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 1 hr and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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"The Book Case" is a story that features Nelson DeMille's most famous (and successful) character, Detective John Corey, who has appeared in six DeMille novels: Plum Island, The Lion's Game, Night Fall, Wild Fire, and The Lion. In this story, we see John Corey in his early years as an NYPD Detective, before he became involved with the Federal Anti-Terrorist Task Force.
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Fun 2 hour novella
- By Wayne on 10-14-16
By: Nelson DeMille
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Word of Honor
- By: Nelson DeMille
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 28 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall
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He is a good man, a brilliant corporate executive, an honest, handsome family man admired by men and desired by women. But a lifetime ago Ben Tyson was a lieutenant in Vietnam.There the men under his command committed a murderous atrocity -- and together swore never to tell the world what they had done. Now the press, army justice, and the events he tried to forget have caught up with Ben Tyson.
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This one's worth a credit!
- By MIKE WILSON on 09-08-09
By: Nelson DeMille
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The Quest
- A Novel
- By: Nelson DeMille
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 18 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
From the locked archives of the Vatican to the overgrown jungles of Ethiopia, an unlikely trio begins a deadly search for the Holy Grail. Two journalists and a beautiful photographer are traveling together in a broken down Jeep while covering the 1975 Ethiopian civil war. Both men fall in love with the woman and that complicates things. When the trio winds up lost in the jungle, in the no man's land between the fighting factions, they take cover and dig in for the night. In their hiding place, they encounter a dying man who tells them an amazing and quite unbelievable story. But for some reason - one that they grapple with for the rest of their journey - that night they believe.
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The Quest to make money
- By Andy on 10-07-13
By: Nelson DeMille
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The Cuban Affair
- By: Nelson DeMille
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 14 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Daniel Graham MacCormick - Mac for short - seems to have a pretty good life. At age 35 he's living in Key West, owner of a 42-foot charter fishing boat, The Maine. Mac served five years in the army as an infantry officer, with two tours in Afghanistan. He returned with the Silver Star, two Purple Hearts, scars that don't tan, and a boat with a big bank loan. Truth be told, Mac's finances are more than a little shaky. One day Mac is sitting in the famous Green Parrot Bar in Key West, contemplating his life....
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Fun read with a continuous build, ok finish
- By Virgil on 09-22-17
By: Nelson DeMille
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The General's Daughter
- By: Nelson DeMille
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 17 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Captain Ann Campbell is a West Point graduate, the daughter of legendary General "Fighting Joe" Campbell. She is the pride of Fort Hadley until, one morning, her body is found, naked and bound, on the firing range.
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One of DeMille's best, an American classic
- By karen on 04-19-12
By: Nelson DeMille
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Cathedral
- By: Nelson DeMille
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 19 hrs and 56 mins
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St. Patrick's Day, New York City. Everyone is celebrating, but everyone is in for a shock. Born into the heat and hatred of the Northern Ireland conflict, IRA man Brian Flynn has masterminded a brilliant terrorist act: the seizure of Saint Patrick's Cathedral. Among his hostages: the woman Brian Flynn once loved, a former terrorist turned peace activist.
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Not even close to DeMille's other books
- By NorahsLA on 01-07-10
By: Nelson DeMille
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Mayday
- By: Nelson DeMille, Thomas Block
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins
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Twelve miles above the Pacific Ocean, a missile strikes a jumbo passenger jet and leaves the flight crew either crippled or dead. This is the story of how three survivors must achieve the impossible and land the plane. Master storyteller Nelson DeMille and veteran pilot Thomas Block collaborated on Mayday, the most terrifyingly realistic air disaster thriller of all time. Also available abridged.
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Great adventure! Hard to put down.
- By Douglas on 02-15-03
By: Nelson DeMille, and others
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Spencerville
- By: Nelson DeMille
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 21 hrs and 48 mins
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Back from the Cold War, intelligence officer Keith Landry returns to his hometown of Spencerville, Ohio. Twenty-five years after their last encounter, Keith runs into his first love, Annie, now unhappily married to the town's chief of police--an abusive alcoholic. In his efforts to reclaim Annie, Keith will have to draw on all the skills of a violent lifetime.
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Great book if you like tautness and suspense
- By Marilyn on 04-26-11
By: Nelson DeMille
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By the Rivers of Babylon
- By: Nelson DeMille
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 17 hrs and 34 mins
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Lod Airport, Israel: Two Concorde jets take off for a U.N. conference that will finally bring peace to the Middle East. Covered by F-14 fighters, accompanied by security men, the planes carry warriors, pacifists, lovers, enemies, dignitaries - and a bomb planted by a terrorist mastermind. Suddenly they're forced to crash-land at an ancient desert site. Here, with only a handful of weapons, the men and women of the peace mission must make a desperate stand against an army of crack Palestinian commandos....
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A good story, but a lot of characters
- By Patrice on 12-09-10
By: Nelson DeMille
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The Talbot Odyssey
- By: Nelson DeMille
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 22 hrs and 54 mins
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For 40 years Western intelligence agents have known a terrible secret: the Russians have a mole - code-named Talbot - inside the CIA. At first Talbot is suspected of killing European agents. Then a street-smart ex-cop uncovers a storm of espionage and murder on the streets of New York, while in a Long Island suburb a civic demonstration against the Russian mission masks a desperate duel of nerves and wits. Engineered by Talbot, a shadow world of suspicion and deceit is spilling onto the streets....
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13 in a dozen
- By Michaela on 01-31-11
By: Nelson DeMille
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The Deserter
- By: Nelson DeMille, Alex DeMille
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 20 hrs and 5 mins
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When Captain Kyle Mercer of the Army’s elite Delta Force disappeared from his post in Afghanistan, a video released by his Taliban captors made international headlines. But circumstances were murky: Did Mercer desert before he was captured? Then a second video sent to Mercer’s Army commanders leaves no doubt: The trained assassin and keeper of classified Army intelligence has disappeared.
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Did you have to shoot the mule????
- By shelley on 10-23-19
By: Nelson DeMille, and others
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The Gate House
- By: Nelson DeMille
- Narrated by: Christian Rummel
- Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins
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