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Riders (Hardcover)

by Jilly Cooper (Author)
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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.


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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My Favourite Author!, Mar 21 2005
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read, Aug 17 2002
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great trashy novel, Jan 20 2002
By E. Klein (Decatur, GA) - See all my reviews
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars it was great
i thought it was fantastic and it kept me in suspense through out
Published on Aug 11 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars It doesn't get any better than this!
I read everything I can get my hands on - from classics, to fantasy, romance, technical publications, and best sellers. This is my favorite book of all time. Read more
Published on Jun 14 2001 by Jennifer J. Alvarez

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious, irreverent and jolly good fun
Jilly Cooper finds it hard to take much seriously - which is great for us as her novels are a rollicking good reads. Read more
Published on Dec 14 2000 by A. Woodley

2.0 out of 5 stars Left me saddle sore
And aching. The book was overly long, the characters were simply too unbelievable, the dialogue was flowery, on the whole it lacked imagination and the sex scenes were flaccid... Read more
Published on Aug 11 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars 'EXCITING'
I love to read "ANYTHING" involving the wealthy, their horses; and their "world"! At first, I didn't think I would like this book... Read more
Published on Jul 21 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Why Not A Movie of This Great Novel?
Every year before I drag out my boots and dust off my saddle (barrel racing) I reread Riders! It is one of my favorite books and I love the fact that it is long and involved. Read more
Published on Jul 2 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and bitter
Yes, Riders is good, but I have to say it had the nastiest streak of all Jilly's Rutshire books in the bitter, never-let-up rivalry between glamorous Rupert Campbell-Black and... Read more
Published on Jun 16 2000 by E. A. Cotlier

5.0 out of 5 stars My all-time favorite book
My Mom bought me this book on a trip to England back in the mid-1980's when it was published. All she knew was that it was "horsey", and I was a horse-crazy teen. Read more
Published on Mar 23 2000 by Anne Cahill

5.0 out of 5 stars Fab
Every romance novelist should take lessons from Jilly Cooper:

1.She does her research (finally!). Read more

Published on Mar 1 2000 by LD

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous, Fun and Utterly Entertaining
Captivating... Jilly Cooper brings Ruppert, Jake, Billy, and Fen among others to life...they and their horses seem to literally walk off the pages. Read more
Published on Jan 28 2000

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