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Frederick Davidson's voice is properly sardonic, and his supercilious British articulation is just right. The story's extended chase scene inspired Alfred Hitchcock's movie of the same name. J.N (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --Ce texte provient de la Audio Cassette �dition.

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Richard Hannay certainly didn't go looking for the mystery. He was hardly a reader of the newspaper, let alone a fan of dime novels -- and all the same, the mystery found him. First in the form of a young American telling fantastic tales of international intrigue and murderous conspiracy. There was a cabal at work -- on a plot cleverly crafted to set the entire world at war with itself. The American meant to put a stop to it, but needed to be hidden for a week or two. Reluctantly, Hannay agreed to hide him. The next morning he found the American dead -- scewered through the heart to the floor of Hannay's own apartment. Jacketless Library hardcover.

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4.0�toiles sur 5 An immensely entertaining adventure story!, Sep 10 2009

Par	Paul Weiss (Dundas, Ontario Canada) - Voir tous mes commentaires (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Penguin Classics Thirty Nine Steps (Paperback)

Richard Hannay, a former Scotsman, has been in South Africa for some time working as a mining engineer. Now returned to the UK and living in a small flat in London, he meets journalist Franklin Scudder, a stranger who, claiming to be afraid for his very life, spins him a tale of his discovery of a complex anarachist plot to de-stabilize Europe and plunge it into a multi-national war by assassinating the Greek premier during an upcoming visit to London. With some reservations, Hannay allows Scudder to hide in his flat.

A few days later, when Hannay finds Scudder murdered with a knife in his heart, he realizes the truth behind Scudder's story and takes to his heels. Scotland Yard will be after him as the only plausible suspect in Hannay's murder and Hannay also realizes that the anarchists will be after him next because they won't know what Scudder might have told him. With Scudder's pocket book in hand, the only thing that contains the clues to his research into the plot, Hannay takes a train north planning to take refuge in the wilds of the Scottish Highlands. His only plan is to come out of hiding at the last minute before Karolides' visit in order to reveal the plot to the British government.

There is no doubt that "The Thirty-Nine Steps" is a staunchly British, well written, exciting and immensely entertaining adventure story that tells the tale of a man on the run in fear of his life. Richard Hannay is also depicted as a courageous patriot who selflessly puts his country's and his government's national interests and security ahead of his own. First published in 1915 with WW I already hotly under way, author John Buchan also took a tiny step into the political arena by obviously criticizing those government officials who had pursued a policy of pacification and negotiation with Germany before the war.

With a significant question in my mind as to what its long term literary values may be, I'll leave the question of whether or not a simple adventure story deserves to be elevated to the status of classic to others to decide. But I will say that its timeless entertainment value and feel-good ending will ensure that "The Thirty-Nine Steps" will be read by adventure, mystery and thriller lovers for years and years to come.

Highly recommended.

Paul Weiss

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4.0�toiles sur 5 A Romp Through the Highlands, Sep 13 2006

Par	Kelley Charlebois "Kelley" (Calgary, Alberta Canada) - Voir tous mes commentaires (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Thirty Nine Steps (Paperback)

An excellent introduction to the Buchan style of descriptive narrative that takes you though the Scottish wilds. While my introduction to this author was through Hitchcock I actually prefer the story of the book more.

The lead character, Richard Hannay goes on to 4 more adventures but this is the best of the series (though all were an enjoyable read).

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4.0�toiles sur 5 Just Plain Fun!, Mars 14 2004

Par	Dan Blankenship "Author of THE RUNNING GIRL" (Lowell, IN USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires

This review is from: Thirty-Nine Steps (School & Library Binding)

This is one of those short novels that is just a fun read. The main character is taken on a journey that leads him away from the boredom he was experiencing in London. It is a simple first-person story with a very interesting writing style. John Buchan manages to make the "rookie-happenstance-spy being chased by everyone" story work without a hitch.

I wish I had read this novel sooner. I believe it is a must read for anyone interested in good literature and storytelling. I felt like the main character, Richard Hannay, was telling me the story as he puffed on his tobacco pipe. Hannay is like a man trapped in a giant rolling snowball...cept' he's enjoying the wild ride and ignoring the eventual crash.

Buchan made the suspense, the landscape, and the travel blend together in a very well-rounded adventure. I have never seen the movie adaptation, but will definitely look for it.

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4.0�toiles sur 5 Seminal British thriller.
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Publi� le Sep 4 2003 par M J Heilbron Jr.

4.0�toiles sur 5 High-quality potboiler of the Edwardian era
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