- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Pan; New Ed edition (8 Nov 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0330490346
- ISBN-13: 978-0330490344
- Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 3.7 x 17.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 35,825 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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How often have we seen the hopeful strapline on a racing-set thriller evoking Dick Francis? That author's own publishers, Macmillan, have more of a right to use such tactics than most, and the Francis comparison with Jenny Pitman's On the Edge turns out to be considerably more than mere hyperbole. In fact, while some of The Master's later novels gave the impression of being written on autopilot, the setting and narrative here has the freshness and edge of early Francis. The fact that Jenny Pitman is celebrated in equine circles as the First Lady of racing, with triumphs in the world's most demanding races (including two Grand National wins) under her belt, gives her the necessary chutzpah to tackle a tale like this, with its autobiographical touches. Of course (we may be tempted to say), it's possible to be an expert on a subject while possessing no discernible writing skills, but that certainly doesn't seem to be the case here. Whether or not Pitman has been helped by some invisible Macmillan editors, her novel is an assured, swift-moving piece in which the racing universe is sharply evoked.
Jan Hardy is struggling to bring up two kids in Wales under the malignant eye of her mother-in-law, and is forced to sell her farm and move to Gloucestershire where she makes her mark in the tough, male world of handling and training horses (guess who Pitman has based her heroine on?). But family problems and an involvement with the charming Eddie Sullivan threaten her future, and soon she finds the stakes are very high indeed.
Don't look for le Carré-style subtlety here: this is a big, bold, page-turning piece that is drawn in vivid colours. If Pitman gives up the day job, there'll be many who'll be happy to keep her book sales buoyant on the strength of On the Edge. --Barry Forshaw --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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The new horse-racing saga from the world's most famous female trainer.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. The background and characterisation was very good and when I came to the end I found I really cared about the characters and what was going to happen to them.
For people who haven't a "horsey" background this will give them an idea of what they are missing and at the same enjoy a great read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I AM NOW WELL INTO THE JENNY PITMAN BOOKS. I HAVE READ ALL THE DICK FRANCIS BOOKS AND YOU HAVE TO WAIT A YEAR BEFORE THE NEXT ONE IS PUBLISHED SO I GAVE JENNY PITMAN A TRY. I STARTED FIRST WITH HER AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN WHICH I BECAME THOROUGHLY ABSORBED AND I AM NOW INTO HER THIRD NOVEL. HAVING READ HER FIRST BOOK, 'ON THE EDGE' WHICH I FOUND PLEASANTLY DELIGHTFUL, I WAS PLEASED TO NOTE THE STORY OF JAN HARDY CONTINUES. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO PUT THE BOOKS DOWN AND ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED IN HORSE RACING OR HORSES IN PARTICULAR WILL FIND THAT JENNY PITMAN IS A WORTHWHILE AND EXCITING READ.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the first of 3 books (soon to be 4) written about a woman striving to succeed in her dreams to train racehorses, while might I add dealing with the death fo her husband, a feisty mother-in-law, 2 young children and unco-operative horse owners. You have to read this if you like horses, intrigue and just a thoroughly great read. The next 2 books just increase the pace and the writing gets better, I await the new book with anticipation.
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Great book and well worth reading. If you like Dick Francis, try Jenny Pitman. Thank you very much. Read more by this writer!
Published 1 month ago by M. Reddy
New Dick Francis? I don't think so
Jenny Pitman - possibly the first lady of British horse racing - is being trailed here as a female Dick Francis, but to be honest I'm not convinced. Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2003 by S. Kerr
On the Floor
Don't waste your time-the first Jan Hardy novel was boring, this is even worse. We plod through family misfortune illnesses of the children etc.etc. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2003 by Richard Coleman
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