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Title: Hot Money by Dick Francis, Christopher Cazenove ISBN: 0-88646-231-2 Publisher: DH Audio Pub. Date: 01 June, 1988 Format: Audio Cassette Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (6 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Not as hot as other Francis books...
Comment: I rank Dick Francis in the top 5 fiction authors writing. He consistently puts out great mysteries with characters devoted to their values and plots interesting enough to keep me coming back for more.
"Hot Money" is not one of his best. I found his main character in this novel too willing to compromise on issues that I wouldn't have expected Francis to compromise on. I still recommend this book but with some minor reservations.
Rating: 5
Summary: Too much money
Comment: For whatever reason this novel has gone out of print. One can hope that the publisher will reprint. The main character, Malcomb Pembroke, has a knack for making money, particularly in investments in gold, and has become very wealthy (by 1987 standards, when the novel was written). The problem is the fact that he doesn't get along with his ex-wives and children. He won't increase allowances set when he was merely rich rather than filthy rich. His first three ex-wives and their seven children seem to hover about like greedy vultures waiting for him to die so they can inherit the estate. This is compounded by sibling rivalries, ex-wives poisoning their childrens' minds, and various mental attitudes. The children are furious when Malcomb starts donating money to charities and spending millions on racehorses.
The novel is an interesting whodunit as first Malcomb's fifth wife is murdered, and then attempts are made on his life. There are many people with motives, mainly in the family. His son Ian, the only child he trusts, helps unravel the mystery. The story illustrates how money can corrupt a family. While the reader can make some guesses, the ending is not obvious.
Rating: 5
Summary: Francis at his Best
Comment: A rich patriarch and his estranged son rebuild their relationship while trying to find out which of the family asssortment of ex-wives and offspring is trying to kill them. One of his best books (and they are all good), with the smooth flow, wry wit, sustained tension, and consummate storytelling which are the hallmarks of Dick Francis. Most highly recommended.
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Title: Banker by Dick Francis ISBN: 0449211991 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 01 November, 1989 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Knockdown by Dick Francis ISBN: 044922113X Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 01 April, 1993 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Bolt by Dick Francis ISBN: 0515130427 Publisher: Jove Books Pub. Date: 03 April, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Longshot by Dick Francis ISBN: 0449458253 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 01 July, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: To the Hilt by Dick Francis ISBN: 0515121487 Publisher: Jove Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 1997 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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