- Hörkassette: 2 Seiten
- Verlag: Penguin Audiobooks; Auflage: Abridged edition (4. November 1993)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0140860134
- ISBN-13: 978-0140860139
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 14 x 10,7 x 1,7 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 5.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (3 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 2.184.113 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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Francis's newest suspenser (his 32nd) is typical not only in its racetrack setting, but in its doubling of the hero's mildly dysfunctional family (he and his diffident wife are held together only by their brood of six sons) with another family of deep-dyed villains. Because his mother Madeline was once married into the fractious Stratton family, owners of the Stratton Park racecourse, architect/ builder Lee Morris, a restorer of ruined houses, owns a small number of voting shares in the course. His long-standing revulsion from Madeline's wife-beating first husband Keith Stratton has kept him away from the family--especially from his half-sister Hannah, a child of marital rape--and, despite the pleas of course manager Roger Gardner, he intends to keep his distance even when Keith's father, Lord William Stratton, dies. But an invitation to a meeting of the shareholders leads to an unexpected request from matriarchal Marjorie Binsham, William's sister--to look into the question of whether the outdated grandstands really need replacing--and while he's poking around along with his five oldest sons, an explosion rocks the stands and nearly kills him. Sabotage, of course; but was the culprit habitual animal- rights picketer Harold Quest, or one of the Stratton heirs--Keith himself, his despised twin Conrad (the new head of the family), their ineffectual brother Ivan--or one of their children--spiteful unwed mother Hannah, sullen jockey Rebecca, insouciant Dart, or troublemaking Forsyth? Francis's biggest coup here is his success in delineating shades and varieties of wickedness in the superbly monstrous Strattons. Despite an unconvincing hint of May-December romance for his fatalistic hero, this is the most elaborate and satisfying of his recent books--a winner from the starting gate to the last hurdle. (Book-of-the-Month Dual Selection) -- Copyright ©1993, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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From Library Journal
Meet Lee Morris, an architect with six children and a small share in a successful racetrack, Stratton Park. Morris becomes embroiled in the excitement of the racetrack and a fight for its control. This is the last thing he ought to become involved in, especially considering the many skeletons in the Stratton family closets. The personalities in Francis's ( Driving Force , Audio Reviews, LJ 4/1/93; Proof , Audio Reviews, LJ 4/15/93) tale are strong and the action swift. Simon Jones narrates well, and the abridgment is unobtrusive. This will do well in general collections.
- Miriam Kahn, Columbus, Ohio
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine vergriffene oder nicht verfügbare Ausgabe dieses Titels.
- Miriam Kahn, Columbus, Ohio
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine vergriffene oder nicht verfügbare Ausgabe dieses Titels.
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As an avid reader of Dick Francis novels, I can easily say this is one of his best. If I could talk with the author, I would tell him how much I loved Lee Morris and his sons. I would ask if we could have them return in another novel. As fast as this action packed suspense story had me turning the pages, I felt bereft at the end because Lee and the boys were no longer in my life! Dick Francis uses steeplechase jockeys, horses and settings for his books which provide an interesting background for the story's premise. But his art is in placing his character into both danger and moral dilemma. It is also his style to provide the reader with a hero who could be anybody. A hero only because circumstances made him become one. Anyone loving suspense and the chase should read this. Dick Francis is terrific!
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This is Dick Francis at his very best. You have excitement, but in addition you have funny and appealing characters. This is the first book that the character development is complete. I laughed out loud frequently during this book.
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For my money, this is one of Francis' best ever. A study of character and relationships that beautifully combines Francis' trademark action with movingly realistic glimpses into the human spirit.
Enjoy a few hours: read it.
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