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4.0étoiles sur 5
Francis' Deepest Character rides again, Mai 7 2002
I thoroughly enjoyed "Come to Grief," as I enjoyed "Whip Hand," the second of Francis' three Sid Haley novels. Insomuch as all of Francis' main characters are essentially the same person, Sid Haley fits his bill, but - perhaps by simple virtue of being ressurected through three novels now - Haley is a much deeper, more real person than some of the others. Francis really threw himself into writing Haley, exploring his motivations, fears, bravery, and tenaciousness to a far greater extent than his typical character, and you end up caring about the outcome quite a lot. I listened to this book (narrated by Simon Preebles) simultaneously to reading "Hot Money," and there's really no comparison in quality. "Hot Money" is average, "Come to Grief" is well above the norm.
The other reviewers' comments about this being a darker, more disturbing book than Francis' average are all true, of course, but in my opinion this improves the read.
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3.0étoiles sur 5
A Puzzling Book, Sep 4 2001
I will admit going into this that I am more than halfway in love with Sid Halley. However, we would not be a good match, since I, like his ex-wife, would be aggravated because he wouldn't be reliable and be home on time for dinner.Levity aside, I am predisposed to like and of Francis' books about Halley, and there are things I like here. I like Sid having a chance to develop relationships with some people and having a chance to genuinely love, as he does with the little girl with leukemia here. I also really want him to have a satisfying relationship, and he seems to be interested in that, although I don't think the love interest in this one is as pleansant or as good a prospect as in Whiphand. However, as some other reviewers have noted, this seems to be a rather mean-spirited book. I don't understand why the handsome man who appears to have everything stoops to mutilating horses, and I don't understand what the fundamental message about human nature is here. I think Francis was really trying to say something profound here, but I can't get to it. I was left feeling like I missed something important, and it made me frustrated and sad.
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5.0étoiles sur 5
This Book Will not Bring Grief, Jui 26 2001
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Sid Halley is one of Dick Francis' most intriguing characters. A former jockey, he is left less than whole due to an accident. He becomes an investigator for the Jockey Club, and begins to discover the wide assortment of people who make up the world of racing. He discovers that a friend has a frightening compulsion to mutilate horses, but he can do nothing to prove his belief or to stop the problem. Follow him through the mental torture and physical danger to the truth, and be astonished at the frightening conclusion. You'll be on the edge of your seat through every page. You'll also be amazed at Francis' understanding of human weakness--that's why he's such a good writer.
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