The Deep Blue Good-by by John D. MacDonald Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Deep Blue Good-by
Book Review: A true classic
Summary: 5 Stars
I began reading the Travis McGee series back in high school, around the time teachers were assigning Bronte and Wharton. I was informed that the paperbacks I was reading were no more than `trash' and a far cry from the so-called literature I should have been reading. Needless to say, given the choice between the flawed but noble Travis aboard his houseboat, the Busted Flush, or Ethan Frome's angst, my attention remained in Bahia Mar, a fact that was clearly reflected in my grades. To this day I still believe teachers would have more enthusiastic students if they were to assign John D. MacDonald, and there is more within those pages about life, right and wrong, and how a talented writer can weave moral lessons and biting social commentaries seamlessly within exceptional storytelling and high adventure.
Through the twenty one Travis books the world changes and MacDonald captures the moments, through Travis's eyes he offers insight into those changes like a cautionary time capsule. But don't read this and think this substance in any way lessens the white-knuckled page-turning aspects of these thrillers because they are just that, thrillers in the finest sense. And this book is the perfect place to start, so dive in. These are books to be treasured, books to be read again and again.
Book Review: Absolutely riveting!
Summary: 5 Stars
As you know by the previous reviews, this first book in the Travis McGee series, MacDonald paints a brilliant story with a magnetic appeal. The characters are interesting and the storyline flows like a mountain spring. We lost a fantastic American author when John D. passed away, but he left his mark on literature. I've many of the McGee books on the shelf and enjoy picking up and rereading due to the truly great writing style of MacDonald.Book Review: An Appetite Whetter
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the first of the Travis McGee books and quickly establishes why they have been so popular for so long. From the opening page the atmosphere is totally relaxed as we are welcomed aboard Travis' houseboat, The Busted Flush. Travis works only when he has to, which means, just before he runs out of money. The rest of the time he spends lazing around the Florida waters, living the good life.He is coaxed into action by the bad-luck story of a friend of a friend and quickly and professionally gets to work coming to her rescue. On the way, he acts as a knight in shining armour to a second woman who desperately needs help, going above and beyond the call of duty, firmly entrenching him as a helluva nice guy.
This book was written almost 30 years ago, yet it is fresh enough to make one believe that it is set in today's world. It's an excellent introduction to the world of Travis McGee and has certainly whetted my appetite for more. Travis McGee is the ultimate laid back hero who carries his flaws as humbly as his talents.
Book Review: An Appetite Whetter
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the first of the Travis McGee books and quickly establishes why they have been so popular for so long. From the opening page the atmosphere is totally relaxed as we are welcomed aboard Travis' houseboat, The Busted Flush. Travis works only when he has to, which means, just before he runs out of money. The rest of the time he spends lazing around the Florida waters, living the good life.He is coaxed into action by the bad-luck story of a friend of a friend and quickly and professionally gets to work coming to her rescue. On the way, he acts as a knight in shining armour to a second woman who desperately needs help, going above and beyond the call of duty, firmly entrenching him as a helluva nice guy.
This book was written almost 30 years ago, yet it is fresh enough to make one believe that it is set in today's world. It's an excellent introduction to the world of Travis McGee and has certainly whetted my appetite for more. Travis McGee is the ultimate laid back hero who carries his flaws as humbly as his talents.
Book Review: An Outstanding start. I'm hooked.
Summary: 5 Stars
Like the title of this review says "I'm hooked".
Travis McGee is the best find I've had in fiction in years.
Sort of a blend of Parker's Spenser and Cussler's Dirk Pitt.
McGee's that cool.
A great, thoughtful read with great incite into life and a few shocks to keep things fresh.
Junior Allen (the bad guy of the book more or less) is absolutely
chilling. A true picture of the human predators that do exist in real life. Not the "mine is an evil laugh" stock bad guys you find in most fiction.
This was my first MacDonald book but, far, far from the last.