The Galton Case: A Lew Archer Novel Audiobook

" This is the first great Lew Archer novel, and it has all the important Ross Macdonald elements: money, family betrayal, and a crime in the present with links to a crime committed a generation ago. This is a classic of the genre. "

" ( O caso Galton ) "

" Excellent Noir. While the ending wasn't quite original the authors telling of the story was great. "

" I love how Archer empathizes with the troubled ones--misfits and miscreants, too young to know the consequences but innocent enough to avoid the jaded values of their elders. And MacDonald is a real craftsman, with dense imagery and characterization "

" An enormously convoluted mystery packed into a very short book, with all the hallmarks of noir: two murders spaced twenty years apart, involving a very rich California family and a rich cast of gamblers, thieves, and gangsters. A few of the plot points rang a little hollow, but the general direction of the story was interesting. Even when he's falling short, MacDonald is still a better mystery writer than anyone except Chandler or Hammett. Good for a day at the beach. "

" A cerebral private-eye novel. Lew Archer is hired to find a missing heir but is soon embroiled in a case of murder, dual identity and scandal. "

" Loved it. I know - the plot is crazy, the wrap-up insane, too many characters, it's the same book as all his others, but.....the prose is delightful. Every page or so there is a description or observation that is wonderful and beautifully written. "

" Great pacing and an intricate plot that kept me guessing the entire way. I thought I had the "whodunit" part all figured, but boy, was I wrong! Wonderful mystery novel. Highly recommended. "

" When I first read this more than 25 years ago, I'd have given this five stars. Rereading it, I am struck at how arid and humorless The Galton Case is. Still a fine book but I found myself longing for Travis McGee's homespun philosophy or the simple smart-aleckiness of Marlowe or Spencer. "

" I've learned from reading this book that I might really be into crime/mystery. Especially older stuff. "

" I can see why Macdonald is considered to be the master. One of the most elaborate (but flawlessly constructed) mysteries I have read. "

" flat and one dimensional. none of the comic relief or pathos of good detective fiction. decent plot but... the author sounds bored and slightly angry with the world. "

" Outstanding Archer. "

" Part of my quick but thorough immersion in the hard-boiled detective genre. Hammett, Chandler, Ross Macdonald . . . read nine books by them and EC Bentley in nine days. This is one of the best (well, almost all Ross Macdonald's Lew Archer books are the best. "

" Why, after reading all of Hammett and James Cain, have I never heard of Ross MacDonald? I'm sure glad I finally did, though, as his work is right up there with the best of them. If you're in the mood for some great noir-ish detective writing, look no further. "

" Very good. I read most of this book on the plane. It had a lot of twists. MacDonald is definitely the heir of Raymond Chandler. Very "noir" and well written. I will def. read more by him. "

" I've re-read this. It's that good. The lines don't change and they continue to impress me, teach me, inspire me. "

" I really liked this book. Wanted to love it, but felt it ended too abruptly. *Loved* his writing though...I will be reading many more Archer books. "

" Beautiful, gripping descriptions. Excellent plot twists! "

" I love Ross Macdonald. "

" sehr fein! "

" ( O caso Galton ) "

" Very good. I read most of this book on the plane. It had a lot of twists. MacDonald is definitely the heir of Raymond Chandler. Very "noir" and well written. I will def. read more by him. "

" flat and one dimensional. none of the comic relief or pathos of good detective fiction. decent plot but... the author sounds bored and slightly angry with the world. "

" Great pacing and an intricate plot that kept me guessing the entire way. I thought I had the "whodunit" part all figured, but boy, was I wrong! Wonderful mystery novel. Highly recommended. "

" This is one of the best plotted mysteries in detective fiction I have ever read! The writing is very clean and elegant to with some excellent turns of phrase for genre fiction! "

" I've learned from reading this book that I might really be into crime/mystery. Especially older stuff. "

" A cerebral private-eye novel. Lew Archer is hired to find a missing heir but is soon embroiled in a case of murder, dual identity and scandal. "

" Vintage crime. Not quite enough action and violence to keep me engrossed. Written in black and white, a little too Leave it to Beaver for me. "