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Jockey Freddie Croft thought he'd left the perils behind him when he retired from the jump game. These days he was happy to transport horses from their stables to the races. Until one of his drivers picked up an unlicensed passenger. And brought him back dead. The corpse on the doorstep was Freddie's unwelcome introduction to the shadowy, big-money conspiracy which muscled into his business and started to threaten his life. But Freddie was a fighter, and winning was in his blood . . . First identify the dangers. Then beat them out of sight . . . 'A thundering good read' Daily Mail 'I enjoyed this book hugely' Julie Burchill, Sunday Times 'Galloping heroics . . . the old master still engages all your interest' Mail on Sunday
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Dick Francis wrote more than forty international bestsellers and was widely acclaimed as one of the world’s finest thriller writers. His awards included the Crime Writers’ Association’s Cartier Diamond Dagger for his outstanding contribution to the genre, and an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Tufts University of Boston. In 1996 Dick Francis was made a Mystery Writers of America Grand Master for a lifetime’s achievement and in 2000 he was awarded the CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Sadly he died in 2010.
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Format:Paperback
(one in a series of Dick Francis reviews in which I try and separate all those rather similar titles, and in which I try not to give away plotlines)
Driving Force, first published 1992
The plot: Freddie Croft used to be a jockey; now he runs a successful horse transport business. When one of his transporters picks up a hitch-hiker who dies on board, it seems rather shocking as well as a bit tiresome, but not portentous. Then murder ensues... with vital clues hidden in mysterious rhyming slang!
My opinion: a slow starter, and pretty slow in some later stages, too; with a large cast of characters and a convoluted plot with what seems (at times) a bit too much detail. However, this *is* a Dick Francis, and therefore a cracking read, slow or not. Very light on the romantic side, which is a pity, because that usually speeds the story along with this writer; and a it heavy on the philosophical side, at times. Never mind, it's Dick Francis: always a good read.
Driving Force, first published 1992
The plot: Freddie Croft used to be a jockey; now he runs a successful horse transport business. When one of his transporters picks up a hitch-hiker who dies on board, it seems rather shocking as well as a bit tiresome, but not portentous. Then murder ensues... with vital clues hidden in mysterious rhyming slang!
My opinion: a slow starter, and pretty slow in some later stages, too; with a large cast of characters and a convoluted plot with what seems (at times) a bit too much detail. However, this *is* a Dick Francis, and therefore a cracking read, slow or not. Very light on the romantic side, which is a pity, because that usually speeds the story along with this writer; and a it heavy on the philosophical side, at times. Never mind, it's Dick Francis: always a good read.
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Format:Paperback
Francis, once again provides an excellent thriller in this book, Driving Force. The work centres around the life of retired steeplechase jockey, Freddie Croft and his business of transporting racehorses. The story and its events are not shy to begin unfolding from page one and there is are a number of twists and turns to the tale, many of which surprise and I didn't see coming!
There were many characters in this book but all play a significant part somewhere in the story.
There were many characters in this book but all play a significant part somewhere in the story.
All in all, a very good read. I've read about 8 of Francis' books now. This one wasn't the best, that one was Proof, but this is well up in the top 5 so far. Next stop, Trial Run.
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Excellent, as are all Dick Francis books, I've read all of them now and I wish there were a lot more of them.
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a good read
a pretty good plot with some strong characters. not altogether believable, but what fiction is?
but recomended to anyone who hasn't read him.
but recomended to anyone who hasn't read him.
Published 2 months ago by Bernard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Caught my interest from the first page just how I like my books to be, riverting. Have read all Dick's books, now will have to hope that Felix can follow suit
Published 4 months ago by Foxy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love Dick Fracis books
One I had not read so this was a bonus. I always enjoy the background of the horse racing world, the story line and pace of his stories are always gripping.
Published 5 months ago by Susan
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Druving force - a good solid Dick Francis
If you enjoy Dick Francis books then this is a good example. Sympathetic characters and a slightly off beat crime combine to give a satisfying read that keeps you guessing as to... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ray
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Great read
This was a great read Dick Francis at his best although not taking place on a race course but to do with the transportation of horses and the deceit of a bad trainer. Read more
Published 14 months ago by thimbles
3.0 out of 5 stars
You don't have to be a racing fan
If you are not a horse racing fan, don't be put off by Dick Francis. I am not a lawyer but still enjoy John Grisham. Read more
Published 20 months ago by T. Gardener
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dick Francis at his best
With the usual background of horse racing, this book is set in the world of horse transporters. Although unfamiliar territory to most readers, violence and death soon make their... Read more
Published on 16 May 2001
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