Don't Ever Get Old
by Daniel Friedman
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87%
Critic Reviews: 14
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87%
Reader Ratings: 68
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Synopsis
"Once you start reading this wonderfully original and totally engrossing story, you’ll do what I did: keep reading . . . When I’m 87, I want to be Buck Schatz." —Nelson DeMilleThis is the first in a one-of-a-kind, spectacularly well-written mystery series featuring Buck Schatz, an eighty-seven-year-old retired Memphis cop with a know-it-all plugged-in grandson as his sidekick. When Buck learns that an old adversary may have escaped Germany with a fortune in... more
About Daniel Friedman
Published: May 22, 2012 by Macmillan Publishing
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense. Fiction. 304 pages
- All Critics: 14
- Positive: 14
- Negative: 0
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Kirkus Reviews | 1 Apr 2012
A sardonically appealing debut for a detective who assures his long-suffering grandson, “I care about people. I just don’t like them.”
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Criminal Element | 16 May 2012
This book reflects back to a serious and dreadful time in world history and yet, Buck is so funny in his approach to life, that I laughed my way throughout.
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Huffington Post | 29 May 2012
Getting old isn't fun, but reading about Buck coping with it and a slew of dirty deeds – and possibly fatal adversaries – is.
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The Celebrity Cafe | 26 Jul 2012
Buck’s age and lifestyle probably won’t allow him to enjoy many more adventures but I’m looking forward to more from him.
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King of the Nerds!!! | 7 Aug 2012
Violent without being gritty, humorous while still being insightful Don’t Ever Get Old hits all the right notes in its madcap journey.
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Publishers Weekly | 12 Mar 2012
Friedman makes his limited lead plausible, and bolsters the story line with wickedly funny dialogue.
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Thinking About Books | 9 Jul 2012
In the end Don’t Ever Get Old does say some wise things about the passage of time and whether revenge solves anything.
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Greenwood Public Library | 27 Jun 2012
Bringing this character to an action-packed mystery was a gamble, but the result is a funny, and highly entertaining read.
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Reviewing the Evidence | 1 Jun 2012
Friedman was taken what on the surface would seem like a grim plot (former concentration camp survivor tracks down camp guard), and instead given readers a very funny treasure hunt with one unforgettable protagonist in Buck Schatz.
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Genre Go Round Reviews | 6 May 2012
Fast-paced Daniel Friedman makes a strong case that revenge may be a dish served cold but it still served even after six decades of being dormant.
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Buried Under Books | 1 Jul 2012
The mystery is good, but it’s the characters who make this book... Author Friedman brings them to life with sharp dialogue and just the right amount of description.
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Fresh Fiction | 7 May 2012
This new mystery series is witty and quirky and will have you laughing out loud at Buck's antics.
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Mystery Scene
It's a pitch-perfect debut novel, expertly balancing comedy, gritty crime drama, absurdity, and genuine poignancy.
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Pop Goes Fiction | 28 May 2012
Don't Ever Get Old is an entertaining debut mystery with lots of personality.
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