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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Plot: James 'Ty' Tyrone is a racing reporter on a small weekly; he takes on free-lance writing as well, as his wife is bed-bound, and money is tight. When he uncovers a racing scam and publishes about it, he is set upon by a couple of heavies to warn him off; of course (this being a Dick Francis novel) that only makes him more interested.
My opinion: Francis' 7th racing thriller (1968), and one of his absolute crackers: tense, tautly written, with some memorable characters. His writing is deceptively simple, but beautifully constructed; there is hardly a superfluous word. The characters are drawn with simple brush strokes, but come over completely convincingly, and 3-D as well: no cardboard cut-outs in these books! Will-power has to overcome big problems, once again, and there are some really drawn-out tense scenes in this book. Francis' descriptive power is quite amazing, he gets it spot on every time, and engages your 9mine) emotions with humour and tension. Some moral dilemmas in this book as well, at several levels.
An absolute cracker.
My opinion: Francis' 7th racing thriller (1968), and one of his absolute crackers: tense, tautly written, with some memorable characters. His writing is deceptively simple, but beautifully constructed; there is hardly a superfluous word. The characters are drawn with simple brush strokes, but come over completely convincingly, and 3-D as well: no cardboard cut-outs in these books! Will-power has to overcome big problems, once again, and there are some really drawn-out tense scenes in this book. Francis' descriptive power is quite amazing, he gets it spot on every time, and engages your 9mine) emotions with humour and tension. Some moral dilemmas in this book as well, at several levels.
An absolute cracker.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Dick Francis has a wonderful ability in his writing to create in the reader a clear mental image of the story. A story that is gripping right from page one, and keeps the reader in suspence to the very last page.
All Dick Francis's books are connected with horce racing. Even in some instances very loosely. The central character may be a Jockey, trainer, ex jockey come investigator, artist, insurance man, and in the case of "Proof" a wine merchant. But all have a connection with racing. And each book teaches the reader some new aspect of racing.
The central character in Forfeit, James Tyrone, a reporter who gets involved in a suicide, murder, and uncovers a nation wide scam by crooked bookmakers. A really good read.
All Dick Francis's books are connected with horce racing. Even in some instances very loosely. The central character may be a Jockey, trainer, ex jockey come investigator, artist, insurance man, and in the case of "Proof" a wine merchant. But all have a connection with racing. And each book teaches the reader some new aspect of racing.
The central character in Forfeit, James Tyrone, a reporter who gets involved in a suicide, murder, and uncovers a nation wide scam by crooked bookmakers. A really good read.
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Journalists! Caution!
7 April 1999
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Journalists should be aware that they might stop writing after heaving read this incredible thriller by Dick Francis.
In this thriller, Dick Francis presents the story of an English journalist (Ty) who finds out about some corruption connected with a series of nonstarters in horse racing. Ty decides to uncover the cause for this series of nonstarters. Now the story becomes really interesting. Therefore, I do not want to spoil it. You have to read it yourself.
Dick Francis is able to convince me with this thriller because the plot seems pretty realistic. It is not a book where one would think: "It could not happen anyway". Mr Francis does not present the story idealized.
In conclusion I have to say that you ought to read this book even if you do not like horses or horse racing!
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Murder on the sports page
21 April 2006
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Sportswriter James (Ty) Tyrone covers the racing scene for a British tabloid. A colleague drunkenly offers to give him 'a piece of advice' but before he can remember what it is falls out of a 7th floor window to his death. A tragic accident...or is it. As Ty begins to investigate he uncovers a far reaching conspiracy throughout the racing world. Before he can bring the criminals to justice Ty has to fight for his and his invalid wife's lives.
As always with a Francis novel the reader is taken into another aspect of the racing world (this time it is sports writing). The hero is stoic, bravely bearing up to his deep personal tragedy, (this time a beloved wife crippled by polio) who must endure many trials before he emerges triumphant in the end.
While Francis' work is formulistic it is also quite good. The mystery is cleverly done, the action exciting. The hero is flawed but sympathetic, his situation touching and when he defeats the bad guys the reader is left with a good feeling.
If you are already a fan of the series this one is another winner. If you are new to the series this is a good place to start.
As always with a Francis novel the reader is taken into another aspect of the racing world (this time it is sports writing). The hero is stoic, bravely bearing up to his deep personal tragedy, (this time a beloved wife crippled by polio) who must endure many trials before he emerges triumphant in the end.
While Francis' work is formulistic it is also quite good. The mystery is cleverly done, the action exciting. The hero is flawed but sympathetic, his situation touching and when he defeats the bad guys the reader is left with a good feeling.
If you are already a fan of the series this one is another winner. If you are new to the series this is a good place to start.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Intelligent, memorable
21 Jan 2007
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I had been thinking: Do I really want to read about horse races? I only watch the Kentucky Derby and sometimes two more races, if there's hope for a Triple Crown.
My friend had been urging me to read Dick Francis, and recently recommended Forfeit, which finally I read.
In the book, Francis is always low-key and, as a former jockey, knows his stuff. Suspense is permanent, the plotting intelligent and flawless.
In Forfeit, we follow journalist James Tyrone, as he and his London newspaper colleagues investigate racetrack fraud. The highly profitable criminal organizations pressure racing writers to mislead England's legitimate bettors. The perpetrators are not hesitant to inflict serious bodily harm and worse.
Francis draws his characters carefully. We know them all, sometimes gaining our affection, identifying with their personal struggles. Tyrone cares for his mostly paralyzed wife Elizabeth, who could not survive without a breathing machine.
A major plot mover is a relationship between Tyrone and an attractive university professor, leading to extended complications and threats.
We also meet a stable owner who is dealing with his spacy wife and troublesome sons. We see the bad guys. We are introduced to the horses, especially a central one named Tiddely Pom.
We are in the British racing world. The writing is memorable.
My friend had been urging me to read Dick Francis, and recently recommended Forfeit, which finally I read.
In the book, Francis is always low-key and, as a former jockey, knows his stuff. Suspense is permanent, the plotting intelligent and flawless.
In Forfeit, we follow journalist James Tyrone, as he and his London newspaper colleagues investigate racetrack fraud. The highly profitable criminal organizations pressure racing writers to mislead England's legitimate bettors. The perpetrators are not hesitant to inflict serious bodily harm and worse.
Francis draws his characters carefully. We know them all, sometimes gaining our affection, identifying with their personal struggles. Tyrone cares for his mostly paralyzed wife Elizabeth, who could not survive without a breathing machine.
A major plot mover is a relationship between Tyrone and an attractive university professor, leading to extended complications and threats.
We also meet a stable owner who is dealing with his spacy wife and troublesome sons. We see the bad guys. We are introduced to the horses, especially a central one named Tiddely Pom.
We are in the British racing world. The writing is memorable.
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