- Paperback: 800 pages
- Publisher: Corgi Books; New edition edition (6 April 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0552145793
- ISBN-13: 978-0552145794
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.8 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 614,048 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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" Romance, glamour, seismic sex and delightful comedy...this book is a slice of heaven: pure, blissful escapism." --Kate Saunders, "New Statesman"
" Has all the usual Cooper ingredients, fantastically attractive male and female characters, lots of extra-marital affairs and dollops of good humour, but there is a difference in this novel as it is also a murder mystery." --Linda Roberts, "Daily Mail"
" I drew back in some alarm when told on its jacket that "Score!" was wildly funny, unashamedly romantic, terrifyingly creepy. I pressed bravely on nonetheless, and found with surprise that "Score!" is indeed all these things and even more" --John Bayley, "The Spectator"
" Has all the usual Cooper ingredients, fantastically attractive male and female characters, lots of extra-marital affairs and dollops of good humour, but there is a difference in this novel as it is also a murder mystery." --Linda Roberts, "Daily Mail"
" I drew back in some alarm when told on its jacket that "Score!" was wildly funny, unashamedly romantic, terrifyingly creepy. I pressed bravely on nonetheless, and found with surprise that "Score!" is indeed all these things and even more" --John Bayley, "The Spectator"
New Statesman - Kate Saunders
'Romance, glamour, seismic sex and delightful comedy...this book is a slice of heaven; pure, blissful escapism'
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a huge fan of Jilly Coopers books, and I admit, I was a little worried when I first picked up this book! I mean, murder and sex mixed together? How wrong I was! Having got into the story, I realised what a masterpiece this book was! It's funny yet sad, full of the usual gossip and sex with a twist that will have you wandering round your house say, 'I don't believe it!'. I am completly hooked! I even took this book to hospital when I was in labour! Say no more! Read it and see!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
"Score" continues telling the story of the characters already established in "Riders", "Polo", "Rivals" and "The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous" but once again in a different setting. The minor character of Rannaldini takes centre stage here as an egotistical, tyrannical conductor, trying to produce a film of the opera Don Carlos with his godson Tristan. However, things turn sour when Rannaldini is murdered: whodunnit?
Cooper appears unfazed by the new task of a detective novel and manages to incorporate all the best ingredients of a whodunnit into "Score!". The final twist is masterful and I certainly did not see it coming. Her characters are as ever lovable and fun, and it is nice to see the return of such classic characters as Rupert Campbell Black and his now 19 year old daughter Tabitha.
This book is certainly worth reading. Cooper's books are unashamedly trashy, yet she still manages to have fun with the characters and story: and yes, there IS a story, something often unheard of in books of this ilk. "Score!" shows that there is quite an accomplished writer hidden under that reputation: read this book, and I'm sure you'll agree.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I waited with anticipation for this book and when it arrived I could barely contain my excitement. The thickness of the book promised me more of the Jilly Cooper magic and I was not disappointed. The first chapter gave a good introduction to what we have missed and an intro to the new characters and plot. It was nice to see old characters like Rupert Campbell-Black and Taggie and to catch up on their exploits. The humour is very apparent and I find myself laughing out loud at regular intervals - typical Jilly style. The murder is a different angle and is handled well.
My advice is to take a few days off work, stock up on the vodka and settle down with this novel and read it one go - it is too un-putdownable to read it any other way than all in one go! ENJOY.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Fun read
Score is slightly different from the rest of the Jilly Cooper books as this time she allows one of her most notorious characters to be murdered. Read more
Published 8 months ago by B Kodritsch
Full Marks !
I only recently discovered Jilly Cooper's books and have spent the last few months devouring them - I am totally hooked!! Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2009 by Stephanie
Synopsis
Sir Roberto Rannaldini, the most successful but detested conductor in the world, had two ambitions: to seduce hiis ravishing nineteen-year-old stedaughter, Tabitha Campbell-Black,... Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2007 by Mary_10
Best trashy fiction writer around
OK, so Jilly's not writing great literature, but for pure escapist fiction, witty writing and fabulous wish-fulfillment plots she really can't be beaten. Read more
Published on 30 July 2006 by Roman Clodia
Her best book by far!!
I loved this book to death!!!
It is her best book by far!
A brilliant story - that even makes you want to go out and buy works of art!! hehe!! Read more
It is her best book by far!
A brilliant story - that even makes you want to go out and buy works of art!! hehe!! Read more
Published on 17 July 2006 by 13_jane
outstanding
i could not put this book down and read it in about a week.
As a murder mystery reader i was a novice,but jilly won me over. Read more
As a murder mystery reader i was a novice,but jilly won me over. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2004 by "foxy_spice"
Excellent read!
Funny and very tongue in cheek,this book is wonderful. A fab holiday read - if you don't know the main characters from previous novel, stick with the first chapters and it will all... Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2003
Score ... well it didn't really ...
I am a huge fan of Jilly Cooper's Rutshire novels - have often re-read one when needing a pick-me-up - enjoyable escapism. Score was a disappointment in many ways. Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2002 by Sarah
Not up to her usual standard
I love reading Jilly's books but I thought this one was seriously beloew her usual standard. Normally I can't put her books down till I've finished them but I didn't care about... Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2002 by bex
Jilly's still rocking
I adore Jilly Cooper, I long to be in one of her books, the gorgeous but vunerable heroine who always ends up with the slightly ugly but 'all man' hero (who she invariably hates in... Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2001
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