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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
Another thing I am realizing about Dick Francis' novels, now that I am rereading them for the first time in some years (in order of publication this time), is that the stories are extremely memorable. I didn't remember, from the title, what this one was about, and the generic description didn't ring any bells, but as soon as I read the first sentence of the book, I remembered it all. This narrator is an extremely engaging character, and it is he, rather than the plot (though the plot is quite imaginative) which makes this book worth reading. I would have liked more books with this protagonist.
If Dick Francis were a horse, I'd name him Old Reliable. Always a pleasure.
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Classic Dick Francis, a bit on the grim side for him.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is one of Dick Francis's earlier novels, but it is excellent. Great plot with interesting twists. The mystery is engaging and believable. The main character's introspection and recognition of his own flaws and mistakes makes it particularly good for me. With that said, I wouldn't say that character "growth" is a driving force of the book. This is a plot-based mystery.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Sexual content
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated