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- Publisher: Pan Books Limited; Paperback edition (2001)
- ASIN: B003UM6MH0
- Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Like Dead Cert, the first, (and best) of Dick Francis's novels, Shattered begins with the death of a jockey in a steeple chase. There the similarity end. While I know a lot about glassblowing now, I didn't really feel I got a good story! The extreme violence was not justified by the cause: I didn't believe it, or understand what the fuss was about. I have thought that Dick Francis was winding down for some time, (though I actually quite enjoyed Field of 13)and the more of the later books I read, the more convinced I am..
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
After the disappointingly bad previous novel "Second Wind", Dick Francis has returned to his usual winning form with a first rate read. The plot centres around a glass blower, and Francis's interest in this fascinating skill is highly infectious. The characterisation is good, and the detail and pace are gripping. The plot is a fraction thin, and doesn't hang together quite as convincingly as it might. But that really doesn't seem to matter too much. It is a real 'page turner' in the traditional Dick Francis mould.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a pretty dull crime novel. Short, and very slow. The plot lacks a motor, and it is far too repetative. WE GET THAT THE TAPE IS MISSING!
If you are looking for a good read, look past this one.
If you are looking for a good read, look past this one.
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dick francis
Typically excellent dick francis, good story,likeable characters, made me want to keep reading past my usual bedtime couple of chapters.
Published 11 months ago by pepsijock
Transparent
There is some pace to the narrative, enough to remind you that Dick Francis used to be good at what he does - straightforward, unchallenging thrillers based around... Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2009 by Mr. Stephen Edwards
Another interesting and complex story from Dick Francis
In "Shattered", Dick Francies takes us into the world of a master-craftsman specialising in working with molten glass, and winds a complex and intriguing mystery round his life and... Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2009 by sue k.
3.5 stars for glass-blowing Francis
Yes, this *is* a proper Dick Francis - but it is like there is some grit in the well-oiled machine that usually works so well and smoothly. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2009 by H. Beentje
Not bad...
I could not describe myself as a horse-fan at all, or for that matter particularly knowledgeable about glass-blowing, but this book didn't lose me amongst all the details. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2007 by A. Lines
Weirdly Connected Story Near the Familiar Francis Turf
Review Summary: Only the most dedicated Dick Francis fans will find the story in Shattered to be one they enjoy. Read more
Published on 19 July 2004 by Donald Mitchell
Weirdly Connected Story Near the Familiar Francis Turf
Review Summary: Only the most dedicated Dick Francis fans will find the story in Shattered to be one they enjoy. Read more
Published on 19 July 2004 by Donald Mitchell
Weirdly Connected Story on the Familiar Francis Turf
Review Summary: Only the most dedicated Dick Francis fans will find the story in Shattered to be one they enjoy. Read more
Published on 13 July 2004 by Donald Mitchell
A big disappointment
Surely Dick Francis didn't build his reputation on books as bad as this? 'Shattered' is the first of his that I've read and it makes me doubt very much that I will try any of his... Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2001
Like Second Wind - disappointing
I have read and re-read all of Dick Francis' works over many years and am as disappointed with Shattered as I was with Second Wind. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2001
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