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Goldilocks Paperback – January 1, 2007

by Andrew Coburn (Author)
3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
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Louise Baker, a woman crime boss who controls the town of Lawrence, Massachusetts, finds her powerful reign threatened by the arrival of a violent ex-lover named Goldilocks who, determined to make her pay for jilting him, disrupts the whole community. Original.
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  1. Part of series
    Prologue Crime
  2. Print length
    358 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Leisure Books
  5. Publication date
    January 1, 2007
  6. Dimensions
    4.25 x 1.25 x 6.75 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0843957077
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0843957075
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Leisure Books (January 1, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 358 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0843957077
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0843957075
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.25 x 1.25 x 6.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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3.7 out of 5 stars
3.7 out of 5
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Two Skies
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for this genre
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2013
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This is literary crime fiction, with an emphasis on literary. Coburn's sense of place and character--particularly dialogue--put his among the great crime writers..Dennis Lehane and John D. McDonald, for example. Goldilocks is one of those character driven pieces that you keep thinking about after you've finished.
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David M.
3.0 out of 5 stars but a good read. Especially for residents of the Mingya Valley
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2016
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Not a pulitzer winner, but a good read. Especially for residents of the Mingya Valley.
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S. Bell
4.0 out of 5 stars Dirty Secrets
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2013
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This is a slow-burn thriller set in a New England town rife with dirty secrets and corruption. Coburn uses a deft touch in eking out the criminal connections of a group of old school friends, including a glamorous femme fatale and her former lover - a downbeat lawyer with a strong moral compass. A hostage-style relationship between a mad Vietnam vet and a recently widowed lady, old enough to be his mother, adds more black humor to the web of intrigue. Eventually there is redemption for some, just desserts for others. I don't normally warm to a novel using multiple personas, but Coburn pulls it off with his slick, engaging style. An unexpected page turner, and a refreshing change from the formulaic, plot-driven thrillers that litter the genre. I plan to read some of his other works.
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Music&Mayhem
4.0 out of 5 stars Quirky characters
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2015
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This author was new to me. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Quirky characters and a rather convoluted plot, by turns hilarious and horrifying. The setting in Boston and nearby cities was also a bonus, with excellent descriptions. I look forward to reading his other novels.
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Jo-s-stuff
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT READING.
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2015
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Love all Andrew Coburn books. Great reading.
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GuyfromNH
5.0 out of 5 stars So glad to see this title re-issued
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2007
A first-rate novel by a first-rate author who deserves much more attention. This book is seductive in its prose, settings, and wonderful tension.... highly recommended.
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E&J
4.0 out of 5 stars Slice of life in a small northeastern town,
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2013
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It was like a real dark, modern day Andy Griffith Show... Or a small town, dramatic version of Always Sunny in Philly...
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Thriller Lover
4.0 out of 5 stars The Prose in this Novel is First Rate
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2007
GOLDILOCKS is my first novel by Andrew Coburn, and I was heavily impressed with the very high quality of his writing.

Coburn has a real talent for dialogue, characterization and description. This book, which was originally written in 1989, was nominated for the Edgar award for novel of the year. Despite this fact, Coburn has never achieved much mainstream success. Coburn is much more popular in Europe than he is in the United States; it's unfortunate that a writer of his caliber is so obscure in his home country.

Still, this book isn't for everybody. When it comes right down to it, GOLDILOCKS is a rather gloomy, slow-paced read. The storyline essentially deals with a rather eccentric group of characters and their highly dysfunctional relationships with one another. As the novel progresses, Coburn reveals more about these characters and what their true motivations are. This makes for an interesting read, but it's hardly exciting or suspenseful. This is not a true page-turner.

So while this novel is a finely crafted work, those looking for a thriller will probably be disappointed. This is more of a literary crime novel instead, in the spirit of Dennis Lehane or John D. McDonald. If you are open to the idea of reading such a work, then GOLDILOCKS is definitely one of the better choices out there. I enjoyed it, and I think readers who enjoy good writing will enjoy it also.
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Mrs. Kathleen A. Kelleher
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent plot line with good twists
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2016
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Well defined characters, excellent plot line with good twists, accurately described local settings. Interesting, enjoyable and extremely well written. A joy to read.
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