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Blood Sport

By: Dick Francis
Narrated by: Tony Britton
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Gene Hawkins, investigator by trade, was expert at arranging events so that they appeared accidental to all involved. Therefore, when he himself witnessed an ‘accident’ his curiosity flared up bright, and he insisted on looking into what he regarded as a work of art.

A quarter of a million pounds worth of Derby-winning stallion had vanished into the Blue Grass of Kentucky...and a young man and a girl spent a dangerous afternoon in a punt on the River Thames.

From these far-apart but related beginnings, Gene Hawkins found himself trailing lost blood-horses over half of America, until he in turn becomes the prey.

©1967 Dick Francis (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction

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really enjoyed this book, less violent, swearing and blasphemy than some D F's books

excellent

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another great book from dick Francis. tense, exicting, and sometimes very sad. very good story.

blood sport

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A great plot, full of interesting characters and surprisingly emotional intensity. I really loved this, including the ending, with its leading character having an uncertain future but with hope. As always Tony Britton read it superbly.

One of my favourite Dick Francis novels

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dark, intense, deep and extremely well written. another classic from the Francis stable and the best narrator I have ever heard. brings the story and it's characters to life.

Blood Sport

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What a good story full of twists and turns. Thoroughly enjoyed and the recording and narrator were excellent. Thanks Xtine

excellent again

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Pretty decent Dick Francis book. Hero was a bit annoying but otherwise enjoyed it. Good reader

Second tier Francis

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was put off by all the comments of self pity. The story line was predictable. Not one of his best. Narrator good and not so breathy as in past.

Nosport

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What becomes clear very early on is that the protagonist suffers from clinical depression. So this interesting tale of tracking down stolen horses in the U.S keeps taking sudden and unexpected downturns as Hawkins contemplates for the nth time whether to top himself. Approaching 40, our depressed hero falls in love with an 18 year old girl who returns his feelings with interest (a bit of wishful thinking on the author's part, I felt). Together with some absurdly good fortune in tracing the thieves, this is a roller-coaster of an uneven ride. By no means one of Dick Francis' best. Good audio quality throughout.

Depression makes for a depressing story

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Disappointing overall Main character is not up to normal standards and story is repetitive and dull

Not his best

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Would you try another book written by Dick Francis or narrated by Tony Britton?

Not as good as other Dick Francis books I have read.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

A slow build up with a weak ending.

What three words best describe Tony Britton’s performance?

Did well considering......

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointment

Any additional comments?

Kept waiting for some real action which was short lived.

Average at best

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