- Paperback: 768 pages
- Publisher: Touchstone; Reprint edition (July 3 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0743297008
- ISBN-13: 978-0743297004
- Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 13.6 x 5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 748 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #264,125 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
The average American may not view show-jumping as a particularly glamorous sport, but this glimpse into the world of the international equestrian is likely to change any such perception. The story focuses on a group of British riders for whom competition is not limited to winning a team victory. Personal jealousies, financial reward and sexual conquests are likewise factors that drive these intense, charismatic and sexy athletes. The individual emphasis is so strong that even the horses seem to have "personalities." This sophisticated novel is written not only for sports fans but for lovers of good fiction.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
From Library Journal
In England the equestrian sport of show jumping is an event in which the competitors can and do achieve superstar status. A well-known British journalist, Cooper has researched her subject carefully in this British best seller chronicling the fictional lives of these hard-working, hard-playing men and women in their quest for fame and fortune. Though her characters are standard typesthe horsey schoolgirl, the unprincipled playboy, the orphaned outcastCooper manages successfully to go beyond the stereotypes, and the characters emerge as genuine and legitimate personalities. Riders is an entertaining, well-written, amusing novel largely due to the author's clever style. Recommended. Lydia Burruel Johnson, Mesa P.L., Ariz.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
My Favourite Author!,
By Nuts About Books (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Riders (Paperback)
Jilly Cooper is the only writer whose books I will order with no hesitation, in hardcover, sight unseen, immediately upon announcement of their release. Some are better than others, but I love them all. Riders is absolutely marvellous - exciting, hilarious, outrageous - it's just about perfect.
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent read,
By M. I. "krushedvelvet" (Old Bridge, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Riders (Paperback)
I actually found Jilly Cooper by reading books by Fiona Walker(who is brilliant by the way). Jilly's books are a little hard to come by, but boy am I glad I searched...soooo worth it. Riders was a great read...don't let the length of the book intimidate you...you'll fly through it...You are with the characters through so much and for such a span of years..that by the end...you really feel as if you know them. I definitely recommend this book..also, go out and get Fiona Walker's books as well!! French Relations and Well Groomed( In that order) are my favorites of the bunch.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great trashy novel,
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This review is from: Riders (Paperback)
If you are ever in the mood for a good trashy summer beach novel this is the one to read (no summer or beach actually required). Jilly Cooper's novel are fun and full of sexy charcters. This is definitely her best one.
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