10 lb. Penalty by Dick Francis

10 lb. Penalty

Dick Francis

308 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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At his best, Francis can make you feel the hot breath of horses on the back of your neck' Michael Dobbs, Express on SundayDamaging allegations cost young Benedict Juliard his hopes of a career as a steeplechase jockey. Instead he's forced to join ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 190 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
adventurous 66%
tense 50%
emotional 33%

Pace

fast 60%
slow 20%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.59

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