When Lily Rowan doesn’t laugh at his jokes, Archie Goodwin knows something’s wrong. TWEET. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Archie and Nero are perfectly portrayed, even Fritz is spot on. But our talent for noticing and manipulating them is increasingly clear. この物語はアーチー・グッドウィンの永遠の恋人リリー・ローワンの家族(実際には姪のノリーンの家族が関係する)が巻き込まれる殺人事件である。. And they are portrayed flawlessly. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. He has made them believably contemporary in plot and setting. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. A teenager in Texas has blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for giving him Guillain-Barre Syndrome, but doctors say it’s a coincidence. : The Last Coincidence by Robert Goldsborough (2016, Trade Paperback) at the best online prices at eBay! Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2017. I've read all the Stout Nero Wolfe books several times so I thought I would give Goldsborough a try. Anyway, the last 3 months, I started to address him by his first name. by wperryhoward Jul 28, 2011. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. We have Lily delivering a lecture to Archie, Archie delivering one to Fritz and Archie sermonizing on a minister’s funeral sermon. When Lily Rowan doesn’t laugh at his jokes, Archie Goodwin knows something's wrong. The inciting action behind the murder in this book is another truly repulsive. Robert Goldsborough does an excellent job of continuing the legacy of Rex Stout. Unfortunately, this book never really works for me. I made it half the way through and the mystery wasn’t holding my attention and the characters were annoying me. And since the police have arrested the wrong man for the crime, it is up to the genius Nero Wolfe and his able assistant Archie Goodwin to sort out which suspect really did commit the crime. Published in 1989, “The Last Coincidence” very closely captures the feel of the original Rex Stout books. Mark Twain came into the world with Halley’s Comet, and (just like he predicted) he went out with it … I always appreciate Goldsborough's Nero Wolfe stories on one level because he capture's Rex Stout's characters so well. When Lily Rowan doesn't laugh at his jokes, Archie Goodwin knows something's wrong. Her … The official handling last week of the deaths of two Danes and a Miami doctor following… 5.60 Hours • 12/07/2019 • 1. I don't envy any writer who takes over a series from another author, especially a series that includes as many entries as Nero Wolfe. Written privately for his mother back in 1978, shortly after the death of Stout, creator of the Wolfe stories, the novel received a Nero Award. The mystery begins with a plea for help from Archie's longtime pal, Lilly Rowan. Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2021. The dialogue is snappy and quick witted. Goldsborough is close to capturing Rex Stout's voice, but he doesn't quite make it there, and the book includes instances where he seems to completely misunderstand a character or their relationships with other characters. Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2017. And yet, like a singer who may have stayed on the circuit a little too long, I think Goldsborough can reproduce the formula but the execution leaves something to be desired. I fear that the most significant commentary on this book (from me) is that I just finished re-reading it and didn't realize I'd read it 8 years ago until I saw that I'd already posted a review on Goodreads. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. I would have given my review fewer stars for that, except the unbelievable part only covered a very few pages. The missing chapter (Volume 54.) Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Her niece Noreen… Robert Gerald Goldsborough is an American journalist and writer of mystery novels. Please try your request again later. All of the recurring cast of characters from the original series are retained in this continuation. Please try again. The characterizations were very good - perhaps a little too much Archie and not enough Wolfe, but they were both very close to the original Stout characters. You’ll want to read the mysteries for both the story itself as well as to visit once again with your favorite characters. Before this book, I don't think I've ever guessed the identity of the killer before the victim was even murdered. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! These are character driven mysteries. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. *PART 1* (PART 2 COMING SOON!! So on a rainy Sunday put on some Jazz, make some coffee and share the day with Nero and Archie solving a murder. The last coincidence (Volume 51.) I didn't in the least believe the way Wolfe demonstrated the guilt of the culprit. Last Coincidence. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Steve starts to wish he had all girls instead of boys. This is one of the authorized continuations of the Nero Wolfe series. These are character driven mysteries. Goldsborough handles the date rape issue with sensitivity. Free shipping for many products! Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. You’d never know that Rex Stout wasn’t writing these mysteries. An exciting mystery and who did the nasty deed of murder was quite a surprise! That can’t happen, because no live SARS-CoV-2 virus is used in currently available vaccines or those in development. Early Goldsborough runs from 1986 (, This is my first Nero Wolfe mystery, so I can't speak as to whether Robert Goldsborough successfully followed in Rex Stout's footsteps or not. Coincidence is the word we use when we can’t see the levers and pulleys. The writing is overall not as tight and Archie Goodwin’s voice isn’t always truly Archie. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Goldsborough brings Nero and Archie back giving the reader fresh eyes on classic characters. Springing into action, Goodwin waits for Linville outside of Morgana’s, a chrome-and-glass palace that sits like a wart on Second Avenue. How can Wolfe prove a man is innocent when the man doesn't want his help? SINOPSE DOS LIVROS E OPINIÕES DOS LEITORES. The Last Coincidence. The "coincidence" of lack of alibis for all the main characters has nothing to do with solving the crime. And finally any one of the main characters would have some motive of murdering Sparky Linville. The surprising chances of our lives can seem like they’re hinting at hidden truths, but they’re really revealing the human mind at work. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. And yet, like a singer who may have stayed on the circuit a little too long, I think Goldsborough can reproduce the formula but the execution leaves something to be desired. An enjoyable read. The Last Coincidence was published in 1989, and, although the characters have not aged over several decades, they are now living in the late twentieth century, and Archie is keeping the orchid records and doing other office tasks on a computer. Wolfe and Archie just don't seem the same. $13.99. You can breeze through one of these in a day. The last coincidence This edition was published in 1989 by Bantam Books in New York. After the heir to a frozen-food fortune gets iced, Nero Wolfe's right-hand man becomes a suspect:"Goldsborough does a masterly job with the Wolfe legacy" (Booklist). This condition did not occur among the tens of thousands of clinical trial subjects, so it might be a complete coincidence. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. I am leery of a book that abruptly tosses in characters that we should have known about before. I hear the Archie and Nero I have always loved in these novels. Noreen persuades Archie to get her an appointment with Nero Wolfe after her brother confesses to the murder of the little braggart. After the heir to a frozen-food fortune gets iced, Nero Wolfe’s right-hand man becomes a suspect: “Goldsborough does a masterly job with the Wolfe legacy” ( Booklist ). Not the greatest mystery, but enjoyable. Written privately for his mother back in 1978, shortly. Her niece Noreen has been running around with Sparky Linville, a club-hopping bad boy who is the terror of Manhattan nightlife. Fade to Black (The Nero Wolfe Mysteries, 5), The Bloodied Ivy (The Nero Wolfe Mysteries, 3), Silver Spire (The Nero Wolfe Mysteries, 6), The Missing Chapter (The Nero Wolfe Mysteries, 7), Murder in the Ball Park (The Nero Wolfe Mysteries, 9), The Battered Badge (The Nero Wolfe Mysteries, 13), Archie Goes Home (The Nero Wolfe Mysteries, 15), Stop the Presses! View All Available Formats & Editions. The Last Coincidence 206. by Robert Goldsborough | Editorial Reviews. The Last Coincidence - Ebook written by Robert Goldsborough. Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2020. Was Rowan married and widowed before he met Lily's mother? So Lily Rowan has a half sister? NOOK Book. This was an overall decent Goldsborough version. Buy for $20.97 Buy for $20.97 Confirm purchase No default payment method selected. The Last Coincidence When Archie’s friend, Lily tells him of the dare rape of her niece, Noreen, Archie wants to confront the braggart. See 1 question about The Last Coincidence…, 33 Sweeping Multigenerational Family Dramas. Start by marking “The Last Coincidence (Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe Mysteries #4)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. The Last Coincidence was published in 1989, and, although the characters have not aged over several decades, they are now living in the late twentieth century, and Archie is keeping the orchid records and doing other office tasks on a computer. I'd actually give this a 4.5 if I could, but I'm rounding up because I was pleasantly surprised by how much this felt like a Rex Stout offering. (Volume 58.) Not satisfactory. Goldsborough is close to capturing Rex Stout's voice, but he doesn't quite make it there, and the book includes instances where he seems to completely misunderstand a character or their relationships with other characters. Audible Studios on Brilliance Audio; Unabridged edition (August 23, 2016). Noreen James, Lilly's niece, has been attacked by a vicious roisterer named Sparky Linville. The Last Coincidence (Book #4 in the Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe Mysteries Series) The latter started dating a guy who had a fairly nasty reputation despite the fact that she was supposed to be very level-headed and smart. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Concerns that the vaccine can cause COVID-19. This is a good mystery with great characters and the genius, Nero Wolfe. Although he worked for 45 years for the Chicago Tribune and Advertising Age, he first came to prominence in the 1980s with the publication, with the approval of the estate of Rex Stout, of his Nero Wolfe mystery Murder in E Minor. The fact that I was still on the edge of my seat, trying to guess how Nero & Archie would prove it speaks to just how wonderful Robert Goldsborough's Nero Wolfe Mysteries are. Something went wrong. Robert Goldsborough is an American author of mystery novels. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. While I appreciated the character development, particularly of Nero Wolfe, the plot itself doesn't make any sense. I hear the Archie and Nero I have always loved in these novels. Why not focus on some serious family drama? Although I appreciate the efforts of Robert Goldsborough to continue the series that Stout created, this was the first book in Goldsborough’s series that I found unsatisfactory. This author continued the Nero Wolfe Mystery series originated by Rex Stout. And never a mention of her previously? When Lily Rowan doesn’t laugh at his jokes, Archie Goodwin knows something is wrong. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Murder in the ball park (Volume 56.) Unfortunately, a reader should expect what are typical character personality variations, and overly deliberate nuances, inserted throughout the story's dialogues and descriptions. I'd noticed that Archie Goodwin's narration, in this case of the story of a date-rapist who is conclusively stopped, doesn't seem too authentic, but today I realized that there's something wrong with Wolfe, too--he isn't a genius! Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. By Robert Goldsborough Read by L. J. Ganser. (For instance, the person arrested by the police for the crime, out on bail, reluctantly visits Wolfe, who later tells Archie that the person did not do the crime. — Emma Bull. Unable to add item to List. Declarations by health officials and vaccine makers that deaths and injuries following COVID vaccinations are unrelated coincidences are becoming a pattern. And at the end, Goldsborough waves his majick wand and the poor girl has gotten over it and all is well again. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Married and divorced? While I appreciated the character development, particularly of Nero Wolfe, the plot itself doesn't make any sense. Lily convinces Archie that the brother is innocent and that Nero Wolfe needs to be involved. There's no close questioning, there's no explanation for Wolfe's statement.). The Last Coincidence . ... 2004 - last reviewed on June 9, 2016 SHARE. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. I hope Archie and the rest will bounce back in book #5. Every belabored interview sees Archie repeating the question again and again, trying to get suspects to admit knowing about the heinous act, and it's just awful to sit through. Although he worked for 45 years for the Chicago Tribune and Advertising Age, he first came to prominence in the 1980s with the publication, with the approval of the estate of Rex Stout, of his Nero Wolfe mystery Murder in E Minor. I'd noticed that Archie Goodwin's narration, in this case of the story of a date-rapist who is conclusively stopped, doesn't seem too authentic, but today I realized that there's something wrong with Wolfe, too--he isn't a genius! Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2018. He leaves behind many people with a motive and, quite frankly a desire, to cause him harm. Directed by Richard Whorf. Ship This Item — Qualifies for Free Shipping Buy Online, Pick up in Store Check Availability at Nearby Stores. The best of Goldsborough's Nero Wolfe series, Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2018. So, let's say it was NOT the most memorable of Robert Goldsborough's Nero Wolfe books. Paperback (Reprint) $ 13.99. Roughly a decade after Rex Stout's death ended the Nero Wolfe series of books, Robert Goldsborough was hired to continue the series. Paperback. I enjoyed the updating of the scenery to the present day (that being the the late 1980's) it felt comfortable and not a manufactured period piece. A good read! Coincidences and the Meaning of Life. Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2019. The perpetrator is killed and the niece's brother confesses to the killing. I’m not sure any author can seamlessly re-create another author’s work, and Rex Stout was a particularly hard act to follow with his IQ of 185. The plot dragged on a bit more than what a Nero Wolfe fan is used too, though Rex Stout may continue to stand alone in the ability to maintain cognitive momentum in a stationary office setting. Fade to black (Volume 52.) Murder, stage left (Volume 59.) And Goldsborough does not put in a single line explaining anything. Welcome back. $9.49. Please try again. It's not Rex Stout, but it's quite good. By: Robert Goldsborough Narrated by: L. J. Ganser Try for $0.00 $14.95/month after 30 days. Nary a mention of Lily sharing her father's vast wealth with someone else? I have been a Nero Wolfe fan for years. He was born in 1937 and grew up in the Chicago area. Stout’s “Nero Wolfe” books displayed a talent for “show don’t tell” writing, but “The Last Coincidence” seems jarringly pedantic. And they are portrayed flawlessly. Why would the brother and sister confess to a murder they did not commit only on the weak excuse that they might save another family member of being accused. The inciting action behind the murder in this book is another truly repulsive act, one you could argue is even worse, since the victim has to live with the wretched consequences, and while you could also argue the subject matter deserves (so to speak) to be addressed in literary form, Goldsborough handles it with all no aplomb or sensitivity. Because he has an honest face? Goldsborough will please fans of the classic Stout stories with another enjoyably snarky take on the Wolfe and Goodwin teamup. They’re also depriving people of the information they need to make informed decisions. While Goldsborough does give us a couple of nice moments, and the book is short and a fast read, this is mainly ... unpleasant. There are two distinct eras of Goldsborough's books. Brentwood Library (1) Brentwood Library (1) CLP - Main Library (1) CLP - Main Library (1) CLP - Squirrel Hill (1) CLP - Squirrel Hill (1) Digital Collection (3) Digital Collection (3) Jefferson Hills Public Library (1) Jefferson Hills Public Library (1) Jacques Barzun said that if Rex Stout had done nothing more than create Archie Goodwin, connoisseurs of American literature would be indebted to him. Refresh and try again. It's great to see more of Lily and meet more f her family. In the morning Linville is dead, and Goodwin is the chief suspect. This is my first Nero Wolfe mystery, so I can't speak as to whether Robert Goldsborough successfully followed in Rex Stout's footsteps or not. When Lily asks Goodwin to look into the terrible man her neice has been seeing, he ends up on the wrong side of Inspector Cramer after the body the found, leading he and Wolfe to take on the investigation and clear the name of an innocent who has confessed to the murder. Why would the brother and sister confess to a murder they did not commit only on the weak excuse that they might save another family member of being accused. August 1st 1990 I recommend this book for people who want to spend some time with Archie's wisecracks and Wolfe's curmudgeonly self, but expect too much. In this mystery, Lily Rowan takes a more visible part as a family involvement leads to scandal, squabbles, and … It turns out Archie Goodwin's girlfriend Lily Rowan had a niece called Noreen. Archie in the crosshairs (Volume 57.) The plot and characters held my interest, although I found the final solution to be somewhat simplistic. As nice as it always is to spend time with Wolfe and Archie, this one probably does not need to exist. (The Nero Wolfe Mysteries, 11). Each of the characters has unique and interesting personality. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published The first and last battles of the Civil War were fought next to the same man's property—in different … He worked for 45 years for the Chicago Tribune and Advertising Age, but gained prominence as the author of a series of authorized pastiches of Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe detective stories, published from 1986 to 1994. It is an investigation, so follow the clues and apply reason and logic to solve the crime. Robert Goldsborough is an American author of mystery novels. With Fred MacMurray, William Frawley, Tim Considine, Don Grady. Whether coincidences are meaningful is a mystery. When uttering the phrase, “there are no coincidences,” the speaker feels fully confident in its truth. Her niece… I have, over the past six weeks or so, re-read all the Rex Stout Nero Wolfe books and some of those written by his successor, Robert Goldsborough. This was probably the best in the series so far. On Steve's day off from work, everything seems to go wrong in the house, and the volume of activity is loud. Quanto ao serviço da AMAZON, é nota dez. Although I have enjoyed many of Goldsborough’s Wolfe books, this one didn’t feel authentic. Love all the books in the Nero Wolfe series! Even though he attacked his sister even and he confessed, Lily knows he isn’t a murder. Archie spends time with his girlfriend's family, Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2015. Stop the presses! ... so two more layers removed from reality just in that last sentence.) Also, I'm not sure the mystery actually works....the ending was very unsatisfying, with the. Mr. Goldsborough does an admirable job of rejuvenating the the rotund pedantic detective and his sly and quick witted right hand man. This is a paper back book: Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. And the last time she went out with him, Noreen wasn’t herself when she came home. Even the police chief doesn’t want to charge the boy, but the dead man was a rich and important person and his family demands justice. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The "coincidence" of lack of alibis for all the main characters has nothing to do wi. Also, I'm not sure the mystery actually works....the ending was very unsatisfying, with the identity of the culprit seeming to come out of necessity rather than because it made sense or had been set up earlier in the story. Each of the characters has unique and interesting personality. I don't envy any writer who takes over a series from another author, especially a series that includes as many entries as Nero Wolfe. This author continued the Nero Wolfe Mystery series originated by Rex Stout. 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