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House of Cards (Mass Market Paperback)

by Michael Dobbs (Author)
2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Harper; New edition edition (5 Jan 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0006176909
  • ISBN-13: 978-0006176909
  • Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 128,596 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'This blood-and-thunder tale, lifelike and thoroughly cynical, certainly carries the ring of authenticity! a great triumph.' Independent 'The exciting thriller that has Westminster buzzing. Here is a political thriller writer with a marvellous inside track knowledge of government. House of Cards is fast-moving, revelatory and brilliant.' Daily Express


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The acclaimed political thriller that first introduced the unforgettable Francis Urquhart MP and launched Michael Dobbs' No 1 bestselling career -- now reissued in a new cover. Michael Dobbs' entertaining tale of skulduggery and intrigue within the Palace of Westminster has been a huge hit with the public. Its scheming hero, Chief Whip Francis Urquhart, who uses fair means and foul to become Prime Minister, is one of the best-known characters of the last decade -- the politician we all love to hate. Acclaimed for its authenticity and insights into a secret world -- the result of many years working behind the scenes for the Conservative Party -- it became a highly popular, award-winning BBC TV series, with Francis Urquhart memorably portrayed by Ian Richardson, and was followed by two further sequels, 'To Play the King' and 'The Final Cut', which also became top-rating TV series.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Do not expect it to be like the television series..., 26 May 1999
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The television series was excellent; entertaining and although seemingly far fetched, it remains plausible in its own way. I decided to read the book to compare it with the television series. However, I have to say that this is one of those rare occasions when the television beats the book hands down. Although the televsion has shockingly few similarities to the book, it has changed the story for the better. In the book there is absolutely no sign of any instability in the character of Mattie Storin. She doesn't have an affair with Francis, therefore completely eliminating any reason why she would not work out or deny to herself that he was the instigator of all the trouble! Anyone with even half a brain can see that it is painfully obvious. This leaves the book, for me anyway, totally unconvincing.
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Political novel, 20 May 2001
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This book is part of a three part series which follows the political Francis Urquart from Chief Whip to Prime Minister. Urquarts character is excellently written, he is devious, cynical and manipulating! The story is excellent too with many twists and turns that are unexpected. Michael Dobbs is an excellent political author and the books is very readable.
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9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Crude Tory Satire Which Worked Better on TV., 16 Sep 2000
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Oh dear. Dobbs may have the advantage of insider knowledge, but it was clearly the considerable talents of screenwriter Andrew Davies - as well as Ian Richardson and the generally excellent cast which made 1990's excellent TV adaption so compelling. Dobbs seems to be infected by Jeffery Archer Bad Writing syndrome. As in Archer's case the essentials of a good story are there but sadly this is no less mediocre by any other literary criteria. For a far more compelling political thriller check out Chris Mullen's Very British Coup instead or anything by John Mortimer.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Far less entertaining than the TV adaptation
I read the book after seeing the excellent TV trilogy. Although the mainbody of the story is there. It seems that many of the most thrilling elements were actually only created... Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars A bit heavy going....
I am a big fan of Michael Dobbs but I have to admit I found "House of Cards" a bit heavy going. The story isn't the smoothest to follow and the political details can bog you down... Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2005 by Mark O'Neill

2.0 out of 5 stars A Bad Hand...
I am a massive fan of the amazing mini-series trilogy, but it was with considerable doubt that I approached the original novel on which it is based. Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars A very thourough out-line of British politics
If you know a bit of how things work in Britsh politics, you'll know a lot more of things could work after having read this book. Read more
Published on 12 Dec 1999

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