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Thom Hanser
I knew in advance that Sanders was not the author of this book. I purchased it and read it because for any reason I was happy to see Archie, etc. live on. The book was well written, in fact I think it a little fresher than Sanders latest efforts. My problem with the story is that it's so redundant of earlier McNally episodes. I think it's time for Archie to grow up, he needs to trade in the Miata for a Porsche, take over the company and let "the guv" and Madeline have a rest. I also want to see him in his own diggs, ultra modern furniture, Brooks Brothers, and Hickey Freeman suites. I want to see Connie inherit the estate from her boss. The Pelican Club can stay put for the time being. The updated Archie, will I'm sure add to the legacy of this fabulous personality.
Kim
I was deeply depressed when I heard of Mr. Sanders passing. He has been my favorite author for years. So when I found McNallys dilemma, I was overjoyed. I thought this was a book Mr. Sander s was working on at the time of his death. I had no idea it was written entirely by someone else. I am half way through the book and am totally enjoying it. Some parts are a little more wordy and less witty than Mr. Sanders would have written them, but overall I am glad that the McNally tradition carries on for my reading pleasure. Never realized Archie has a sister, that part was interesting. Does she pop up in later stories? Kim N.Y.
Joanne
Like so many others, I found it deceitful to pass Lardo off as Sanders. I would think it would be illegal! I thought this book was a little off Sanders' usual caliber, but gave allowance to "nobody being at their best all the time". Lardo actually didn't do a bad job & I'm sure he's an excellent writer. I feel, though, that he should create his own series & not be allowed to lessen Sanders' works. I'm sure that if Lardo comes up with his own characters, they will shine in their own right. And I would try them out!
Beth
Like so many other readers I was also hoodwinked into buying this book. I didn't discover until I was part way through it that it wasn't written by Mr. Sanders. I think this is wrong to prominently display Mr. Sanders name, especially when the book is in the rack at the store this is all you see. The book was okay, I figured out the perpetrator within the first part of the book though so and really it was kind of a rehash of the Lana Turner killing thing. So that I thought was a little simpleton. The style was Sanders with a little bit of overdo.
I'm not sure I would buy another book by Mr. Lardo. I'm not that hard up for reading, I read all of Mr. Sander's books and that is why I bought this one, thinking it was one of his.
Garner
With the passing of Lawrance Sanders, I felt as if I'd lost a close friend, as I believe I've read everything he had written. I also felt a close relationship with his fictitional character, Archie McNally. Thankyou, Vincent Lardo, for a job well done, and keeping my friend Archie, alive and well, in the great tradition that was started by Mr. Sanders. I'm looking forward to the next adventure.
Rob
Like many others, I was conned into buying a book that I legitimately thought Lawrence Sanders wrote. But loving the Archie character, I read on. Reading this book was like watching television through tissue paper. Yes, Archie, Connie Garcia, Hobo, and Lolly were there, but I couldn't tell where. And why, Mr. Lardo, are you trying to pass yourself off as Lawrence Sanders? The estate should be ashamed of itself as should Putnam Books. I see the same sham in the title of the next "Sanders substitute" book by Lardo, "McNally's Folly." Same deceptive cover. Come on Putnam, where's your integrity? And Mr. Lardo, send me a copy of your next Archie McNally look alike . . . I have some good suggestions how to bring some color into Archie's cheeks. Couldn't we all?
Jeanne
I saw the Sander name and McNally and grabbed the book - then noticed another name and thought " Oh well, I'll try It" even thought it put me in mind of the churning out of V.C. Andrews nonsense. Well, I was a little disappointed - usually a McNally book perks along with word plays and sauciness. This one seems to plod and I'm not sure why. Even if his flabber was gasted there seemed to be more mean spirits than fun poking. Let Sanders rest in peace not pieces.
Donna
This book could have been called "Donna's Dilemma." Knowing that it wasn't written by my beloved Lawrence Sanders, I wasn't sure I even wanted to read it but the lure of Archy McNally was too strong to ignore. I wish I had. It certainly wasn't a horribly written book, but it made me miss Lawrence Sanders even more. I will miss Mr. Sanders--and Mr. McNally--but it seems wrong to keep the series going just so the book company can make money off the name. I will just have to keep rereading all of the originals.
