Odds Against
Odds Against
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1965
Book Brief
288
Novel • Fiction
England • 1960s
1965
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Dick Francis's 1965 crime novel Odds Against, former jockey Syd Halley, whose career ended after a severe fall, navigates his new role as a consultant for a racetrack security detective firm. Syd is thrust into a high-stakes investigation when his former father-in-law seeks his help to uncover a scheme to raze Seabury Racecourses, a venue filled with Syd's cherished memories, and turn it into lucrative housing. The book contains detailed depictions of injury and disfigurement.
Suspenseful
Adventurous
Gritty
Mysterious
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Reviews of Dick Francis' Odds Against highlight the novel's intense pacing and detailed insights into the world of horse racing. Positive feedback often mentions the well-developed protagonist and the engaging mystery. Negative critiques focus on the somewhat predictable plot and lack of character depth. Overall, it's praised for its entertainment value despite minor shortcomings.
Who Should Read Odds Against?
Odds Against by Dick Francis will captivate readers who enjoy fast-paced, suspenseful novels centered around horse racing and mysteries. Ideal for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes series or Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot stories, it combines thrilling action with clever detective work.
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288
Novel • Fiction
England • 1960s
1965
Adult
18+ years
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