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Derailed [Large Print] (Hardcover)

by James Siegel (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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  • Hardcover
  • Publisher: Ulverscroft Large Print Books Ltd; Large Print edition edition (1 Feb 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1843951800
  • ISBN-13: 978-1843951803
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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*'Siegel's debut novel is a humdinger of an idea, brilliantly told. Narrative, dialogue, tension -- he nails them all' DAILY MIRROR *'Clever, taut and pacy ... this is a remarkable debut' IRISH INDEPENDENT *'Our top tip for spending those Christmas book tokens is DERAILED by James Siegel ... If you missed this one first time around, there's still time to discover its brilliance before it comes to a cinema near you' DAILY RECORD --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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'Siegel’s debut novel is a humdinger of an idea, brilliantly told. Narrative, dialogue, tension – he nails them all' --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The perfect read for a long train journey . . ., 16 Aug 2007
This review is from: Derailed (Paperback)
This is the story of Charles, the ordinary man who, on the train ride to work, meets a woman. They chat, share pictures of their children and soon find themselves getting closer, despite both being married. Then, before Charles knows it they are arranging meetings outside of the casual meet on the train and then suddenly . . .

That's all I am going to tell you. I knew little more than this when I picked up the book and this lack of knowing what is going to happen made it all the more enjoyable.

Oh, and it is enjoyable. It is a riproaring ride which keeps you guessing and predicting and hypothesising all the way through. Could it be that . . ? Is she going to . . ? Would he really . . ?

The joy of this book is the realism, the naturalness of it. The meeting of Charles and Lucinda and the way their relationship develops is second to none. I can imagine the writer, James Siegel, having done this train journey a million times. Yes, as the book develops it does become more and more bizarre and outlandish but that's to be expected with a thriller. The fact still remains that it began in a very real word and this stays with the reader, making the whole novel seem true.

A twisted tale that leaves the reader wanting more. Fantastic!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars On Track All The Way!, 31 May 2008
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This review is from: Derailed (Paperback)
When Charles Shine meets Lucinda Harris on the train to work his life changes in a miraculous way.
Both unhappily married, they embark on an illicit affair which inevitably derails their lives.
But not everything is as it seems and for Charles the scenario simply nosedives from one catastrophe after another.

Like a Fatal Attraction WITH TEETH, or to be more precise, with a fair modicum of violence, this story grips you from the opening page and REFUSES to let you go.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars blockbuster heaven!!!!!!!, 13 July 2004
This review is from: Derailed (Paperback)
Wow!

What a book, what a plot not since reading fight club or a simple plan have I been this impressed with a first time novelist. It cracks along like a freight train and just does not want to stop.

This story is about a normal joe (Charles Schine) an executive on a downward spiral who just happens to meat the most beautifull woman on a train, despite being married............................And then.........Well read the book..

This is that good it is big bold full of twists and turns. Just brilliant. this would make a perfect film if done right.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Strangers on a train
I picked this up in Fopp's, vaguely recalling the trailer for the film adaption. It makes an excellent start, as semi-happily-married Charles encounters attractive, empathetic... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jeremy Walton

4.0 out of 5 stars derailed what a great read
Derailedone of the best thriller books i've read in a long time,could not put it down does not let up for a minute, everything that happens to the hero (if you can refer to him in... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lawrence Harris

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good thriller
I came across this book by chance without knowing anything about it or its author. I'm glad I did. I started reading it before going to bed and when I picked it up again the next... Read more
Published 20 months ago by NoWireHangers

5.0 out of 5 stars gripping!
A well written, fast paced thriller that stopped me getting on with my life for a whole day. I literally could not put it down for one minute. Read more
Published 22 months ago by The Book Nut

5.0 out of 5 stars keeps you guessing until the last chapter!!
i love this book!if you were ever gonna watch the movie first then please do not bother!it is terrible!The book is superb!i was in shock when i got to the big cliffhanger.. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. Shaun Gardner

4.0 out of 5 stars What tension!
The synopsis above is very descriptive and one doesn't need to add much to it. Charlie's nightmare begins with his affair and from there the drama escalates. Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2007 by I LOVE BOOKS

4.0 out of 5 stars a real page turner
This was a really good page turner , the writing won't win the booker prize but hey who cares when plot intrigues from the beginning. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2007 by Titiana San Marino

1.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't even be bothered to finish it
The idea of a thriller is that it's supposed to thrill the reader. That means it should hook the reader in the first couple of pages and drag him or her along. Read more
Published on 9 April 2007 by Peter Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars What a story!
Fabulous - I just couldn't put it down.

This would be a very good film and I can see Angelina Jolie as the beautiful woman in the book. Read more

Published on 11 April 2006 by H B Gorrie

5.0 out of 5 stars What a book!!!
Impossible to put down. What a book. It took me 2 days to read this book. I bought it for something to read during my lunchbreak at work but found myself unable to put it down... Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2004 by Sarah Bradley

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