- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: PAN Macmillan Adult MM; later printing edition (Jun 4 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0330269186
- ISBN-13: 978-0330269186
- Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 2.5 x 17.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 159 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #353,468 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Library Journal
Physics teacher Jonathan Derry inherits trouble when his friend Peter gives him three innocuous-looking musical tapes that contain the computer language version of the betting system of a professional gambler named Liam O'Rourke. Unfortunately, Angelo and Harry Gilbert also know about O'Rourke's system and nothing will stop them from getting it. As usual, Francis will keep listeners enthralled as the menace and destruction associated with this system change the lives of everyone who touches it; from quick-witted physicist Jonathan to his younger, horse-loving brother William, everyone pays a heavy price. Tony Britton's performance is perfect. A guaranteed winner; highly recommended for all public libraries. Theresa Connors, Arkansas Tech Univ., Russellville
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.
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“I was gripped all the way to the violent end.”—Daily Mail
When physics teacher Jonathan Derry is unwittingly given some computer tapes containing a bookie-breaking betting system, his sharp-shooting abilities come in extremely handy against the thug who comes looking for them.
Fourteen years later, Jonathan’s brother William is about to fall victim to the same thug. But this time, William is determined to play a cautious and crafty game. After all, once bitten...
“An extraordinary thriller... Evil is real here. Nails are for biting.” —Evening Standard
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3.0 out of 5 stars
14 year gaps in books about computers? Try again!,
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This review is from: Twice Shy (Audio Cassette)
Gotta agree with the other reviewer's comment about mixing 14 year gaps in stories with plots centering about computers. I actually program these silly things for a living, and listening to this book in 2001 was interesting purely from this historical computer languages angle. However, I found myself distracted througout wondering if it was the initial story about Jonathan that was intended to take place in '81 or the second story 14 years later. I don't think I buy it either way: programs don't last 14 years.My verdict: centering the plot on a computer program? Good. Breaking the story into two, changing narrators, and setting the 2nd half 14 years later? Good. Both? Not so good. Try Whip Hand or In The Frame instead.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Francis Never Fails,
By A Customer
This review is from: Twice Shy (Mass Market Paperback)
Dick Francis is one of the finest mystery/thriller writers going. This book, one of the first mysteries I ever read, hooked me to Francis's saddle during my teens. I've enjoyed the ride ever since.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Definitely not the way to start your love of Francis..,
By Jason Scott Sadofsky (Medford, Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Twice Shy (Mass Market Paperback)
As a really big Dick Francis fan, I would be really sad if someone heard all these great things about this author, picked up this book, and then never tried another book again. It's not a very good one. The premise is good, the characterizations as usual are very nice, but the plot goes nowhere and stays there from about halfway in until the last, disappointing page. Changing narrators in the book was a nice risk, but it ruins everything. Having the book be about computers and then putting in a 14-year gap was also not the wisest thing. If you want to start off on the right Francis Foot, try PROOF or WILD HORSES or ENQUIRY, and there you're neck-deep in characterization, plot and thrills. Francis is a master, but even masters have an off day.
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