People
are talking about The Year
of the Gator
“'The
Year
of the Gator’ is fiction at its best. Schnell’s novel has an
entertaining story with interesting and credible characters
and a richly described setting. It is also well-written with
action, conversation and description carefully connected and
balanced. The book is also thematic and satirical — critical
elements too often neglected in contemporary fiction."
From the review in the St. Augustine Record, 8/19/2018. Please
visit the link below for the complete review by Robert Gold.
http://www.staugustine.com/entertainmentlife/20180819/book-review-author-creates-lovably-flawed-character-in-florida-themed-novel
Robert Gold is a noted historian, literary
reviewer, and author of historical novels. His Colonial City
Series begins with "Dead to Rights," a historical mystery set in
colonial Savannah.
The
Year of the Gator is a five-star
rated novel by Amazon readers.
A review of the book also was featured in The Gainesville
Iguana, the Civic Media Center's publication.
"Who remembers Chambergate and the fight against
the Cement Plant?
Well, former Gainesville Sun and Florida Times Union reporter
Larry Schnell does, and he put them and other juicy memories
into an entertaining novel, The Year of the Gator....
UF plays an important part in the book, and it opens with a
scene in the Alachua County Jail. It is a “satiric tale as the
author unmasks the forces in the game of economic development.”
For complete reviews, please visit the Gainesville
Iguana's October and November-December (2017) issues
"The Year of the Gator" (October 2017)
http://www.gainesvilleiguana.org/2017/articles/the-year-of-the-gator/
"Author Larry Schnell at CMC, Nov. 12"
(November-December 2017)
http://www.gainesvilleiguana.org/2017/articles/author-larry-schnell-at-cmc-nov-12/
Comments
from Amazon readers include:
"Larry Schnell will
take you on a voyage that will really hold your interest. You
will learn a lot about politics, bankers, the law, and even
sailing in this well- written intricately woven story about
Adrian Wright who, even in mid-life, attempts to prove to
himself and I believe, especially to his forever sarcastically
disapproving father, that he can be a responsible and
successful person."
"The book is
savagely satiric and deeply personal. Besides rural Florida,
the setting extends from Upstate New York to Honduras. The
characters come alive. The description of rural Florida takes
me there. A good read."
"The author
skillfully takes the reader through this page turning tale of
innocence, family, love, greed, loss and personal failure
leaving you wondering what will happen next."
"Thouroughly enjoyed
this novel with the diverse characters and complex plot! Would
recommend to a friend!"
"Larry Schnell’s
well defined, believable characters and intricately woven
story kept me enthralled throughout this novel. As a reporter
this author has obviously encountered many fascinating, real
life stories to pull from. You will not be disappointed!"
"In the spirit of
Anne Perloux Larry finds Florida and our Trumpian times the
darkness in dead daughters. Do read and weep."
"As someone who
lived through similar local government maneuvers, I loved it!"
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