Under Orders
by Dick Francis
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Author: Dick FrancisEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2006-09-26
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Putnam Adult
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Book Review: A Fine Read, Mr. Francis, It's Good to Have You Back
Summary: 4 Stars
"Under Orders" is a very typical Dick Francis book. This may seem an unhelpful comment to make, but it's actually quite meaningful. Several books earlier, most notably in "Second Wind", it seemed that Francis' writing skills were waning, perhaps due to age. (He was 86 when this book was published.) However, his more recent efforts have returned to his earlier quality, and it's good to have him back. In this book, Francis thanks his son Felix "for everything". By the next book "Silks", Felix Francis is listed as a co-author. It's possible that Felix had a similar role on this book. If so, it's a transparent partnership. "Under Orders" reads like many of the earlier Francis books.
A Dick Francis book isn't high literature. Many of the plot elements are the same from book to book. Manly protagonist with an interesting backstory, romance, physical danger, successful resolution. But despite the repetitive format, the books work as escapist literature. I like nothing more than settling into a airplane seat and opening the most recent Dick Francis volume. Indeed, I read "Under Orders" in exactly that setting.
I doubt I'll ever give five stars to a Dick Francs novel, but am quite comfortable with four stars, especially for the return of old favorite protagonist Sid Halley and his prosthetic hand.
P.S. Why would anyone name a horse, even a fictional horse, "Oven Cleaner"?
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