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Thrill [Abridged] [Audiobook] (Audio Cassette)

by Jackie Collins (Author)
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From Library Journal

When a gorgeous movie star finds herself in a triangle with her ex-husband and his tough new wife, there's both foreplay and power play. Collins's 17th best seller?
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Collins (Vendetta, 1997, etc.) once again weaves her trademark web of Hollywood romance and intrigue, in a 17th novel that's sure to capture her rabid fans. Luscious movie star and genuine nice-girl Lara Ivory is the pivotal character here, but she has a stellar supporting cast. Lara's ex-husband, respected director Richard Barry, has remarried costume designer and aspiring producer Nikki--who has become Lara's new best friend. Add to the (temporarily) happy threesome the mysterious, brooding would-be actor Joey Lorenzo, Nikki's emotionally damaged and headed-for-trouble daughter, 15-year-old Summer, and crazed stalker Alison Sewall, who's been harboring a longtime obsession with Lara and is now out of the pen and thirsty for revenge. When Lara accepts a difficult role in Nikki's first movie--a low-budget, independent film about a teacher who's gang- raped and then seeks revenge on her attackers--all hell breaks loose. Richard can't stand either his wife's prospective success or her bond with his ex, for whom he still carries a torch. His subsequent infidelities (which is why Lara also left him) push Nikki into the arms of drug-addict and brilliant actor Aiden Sean, who just happens to be playing the lead rapist in her film. The love that's burning between Lara and Joey, however (neither is willing to reveal anything from the past, to fans, the media, or each other), is the main event here, taking precedence over Summer's disappearance, which--as the climactic near-finale-- manages to somehow tie loose threads together in a tenuous but feasible knot. The gimmick of including snippets of Richard's secret script (really a diary of his secret early years as a criminal and runaway) is more distracting than not. With all the requisite ingredients--sex, drugs, Hollywood, even incest--but somehow the results this time are clearly lackluster (dare we suggest too formulaic?). -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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4.0 out of 5 stars not the best, May 3 2004
By O. Vorobyeva "sweetyqbk" (The place to be, Brooklyn) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thrill (Mass Market Paperback)
this book did keep my interest, but i didnt feel the same chemistry between the two main characters as i felt in jackie's other books, i dont think that Joey is a likable character, i kept going back and forth on liking him or not. not her best but i still enjoyed reading it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile trash?, Mar 29 2004
By Kris (Oxnard, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Thrill (Mass Market Paperback)
I've read two Collins so far. The first one, Hollywood Husbands, didn't impress. This one seemed more interesting. Maybe it's addictive. Already I can see some repetition of themes between the two books, such as the plight of the teenage daughter. But this actually makes sense, this repetition of themes, because it seems to reflect the industry itself: samo samo, very closely prescribed roles and behaviors, from the creative, kooky director (Mick) to the drugged-out actor (Aiden) to the adulterous but successful director (Richard) and so on. Hollywood hasn't changed much over the years and so trite roles seem just right. Collins obviously knows of what she writes, and that's nice for the reader, to know that there is some authenticity behind the author's words. She paces this book real well, revealing a little of the main characters' backgrounds every so often, leaving Joey and Richard until the end almost, so there's always a new surprise around the corner. The culmination of the story leaves something to be desired: a "drop off the cliff," as it were, like Ms. Collins couldn't quite figure how to end everything. She just does it all at once. There are some other implausibilities, like Richard turning his life around (from homocide) to become a famous director, having learned the craft from a Mexican director who made him watch old movies. If you could learn to direct by watching old movies.....well, it just doesn't seem plausible. Anyway, on whole, this book will hold your interest. It's not high brow literature, as another good fella pointed out on this website, but it helps to pass the time and, who knows? Maybe we can even learn a little something. Diximus.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Brutally bad, May 22 2003
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This review is from: Thrill (Mass Market Paperback)
Others have already said it better, but good God this book was awful. Predictable plot, stilted conversation, forced attempts to show knowledge of pop culture. What's with the random Demi Moore bashing? I bought it for 50 cents at a garage sale and overpaid. There's 6 hours of my life I'll never get back.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lost myself in it!
I really enjoyed this book! I lost myself, I had so much fun reading it. If you feel like just reading a fun book, try this one. Jackie Collins is a wonderful writer.
Published on Feb 18 2003 by Theresa W

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a thrill
This book isn't as good as Jackies' other books. It uses her same storylines over and over. By the way, does it seem like she has about 15 different plots that she uses over and... Read more
Published on May 15 2002

2.0 out of 5 stars Jackie Collins's Write-by-Numbers latest is no "Thrill"
Accusing Jackie Collins of not writing high literature may be a little like accusing a seal of not having a woolly coat, it is simply not that kind of animal. Read more
Published on Dec 30 2001 by peter houlahan

1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible...wasted money. Tsk tsk Jackie
Jackie didn't even try!The so-called 'chemistry' between *anyone* was lacking (Especially main characters Lara and Joey) Joey was a stupid, self centred, rude, pathetic and... Read more
Published on May 6 2001 by A. Corrigan

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book
This is the most exciting Jackie Collins book that I have read!!!
Published on Nov 6 2000 by Janelle L. Lino

5.0 out of 5 stars The title says it all!
For the past 2 years, I have read nothing BUT Jackie Collins, not in any particular order. This is my absolute favorite of the non-Santangelo novels! Read more
Published on July 27 2000

2.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Not a Thrill
Let me start by saying that I am an avid fan of Jackie Collins. But it was very hard to get to the end of this book and when I finally got there, it still left me wanting. Read more
Published on Jan 7 2000 by Crystal N Colebrook

2.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly tame and rather boring.
I picked this up at the airport for a quick read, but this book was surprisingly bloodless. The characters never stick to my mind, and the plots are hysterically ludicrous... Read more
Published on Jun 15 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Grear read!!! I couldn't put it down!!!
I have read all of Jackie Collins' books with the exception of the LA Series (which I'm currently reading) and this book was no disappointment. I love her books. Read more
Published on Jan 30 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars i just loved it! greeat novel!
im really hooked on jackie collins! i really love the santangelo series' but THRILL i just loved. it was along the same lines, a major page turner i had it read in 2 days! Read more
Published on Jan 10 1999

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