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The Comedy is Finished
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The year is 1977, and America is finally getting over the nightmares of Watergate and Vietnam. But not everyone is ready to let it go.
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The year is 1977, and America is finally getting over the nightmares of Watergate and Vietnam. But not everyone is ready to let it go.
Not ageing comedian Koo Davis, friend to generals and presidents and veteran of countless USO tours. And not the five remaining members of the People’s Revolutionary Army, who’ve decided that kidnapping Koo would be the perfect way to bring their cause back to life…
The Comedy is Finished by Donald E. Westlake explores this captivating narrative.
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The Comedy is Finished by Donald E. Westlake is praised for its well-drawn characters, flowing dialogue, and compelling, tense storytelling. Critics highlight the book's suspenseful narrative, emotional depth, and sharp writing, considering it a significant and insightful addition to Westlake's work. Many believe it to be among the author's finest novels, recommending it as a must-read for fans of mystery and crime genres.
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ISBN: 9781781167816
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 March 2014
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Titan Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 150.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 168g
Pages: 352
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About the Author
Donald E. Westlake is widely regarded as one of the great crime writers of the 20th century. He won three Edgar Awards and was named a Grandmaster by the Mystery Writers of America. Many of his books have been made into movies; Westlake also wrote the screenplay for The Grifters for which he received an Academy Award nomination.
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