Wild Horses

De: Dick Francis

Narrado por: Simon Prebble

When Thomas Lyon decides to make a movie based on an unsolved crime that shocked the horseracing world in Wild Horses, he discovers that someone will do anything - including commit murder - to make sure this story isn't told.

©1994 Dick Francis (P)1994 Simon & Schuster

Excellent reading of one of Dick Francis's best

Simon Prebble is the best reader of Dick Francis's works because he has the ability to portray the feelings and British emotions of the characters. This book is one of the best written by Francis. It is about a former jockey who is now a film director. It is a mesmerizing book to listen to. I highly recommend it.

Another great performance!

Each time I read or listen to a Dick Francis tale I am staggered anew at his talent with words; he's the best author in that regard that I've ever known. I wrote him many years ago to thank him for so MANY enjoyable hours of reading, and wish I could have met him. The hardest thing to decide is which of his stories is my favorite; every time I finish one I think "It must be THIS one," then I start another and change my mind. :-)
And Simon Prebble must be the best narrator ever; he brings these stories to life so well it's hard to believe it's all not real. If a book has his name on it, I know it will be a first-rate performance: he's expert at making you think all these different people are there ... but it's Simon - all by himself. What a talent! Bravo once again!

Phenomenal!

Dick Francis is a genius! Riveting, heart stopping!
Simon Prebble brings it to life! Brilliant!

Another great Dick Francis story!

Loved it when I read it, and loved to hear it read! A pure joy.

Great story!

Books by Dick Francis never fail to deliver suspense, entertainment, interesting characters, and action in spare and elegant prose. Put all that with Simon Prebble’s brilliant narration, and you can expect a winner every time. I thoroughly enjoyed Wild Horses.

Dick Francis - always good

You can't go wrong with Dick Francis. He always wrote a good, exciting whodunnit. You can't go wrong with Simon Prebble either - great narrator.

run wild with these horses

terrific story all tied together at the end with great narration. the voices were always recognizable as the particular character speaking. I didn't figure out who dunnit until it was revealed and it was done so as needed to be -- all tied up neatly.

Thunderous applause!

What made the experience of listening to Wild Horses the most enjoyable?

Being an insider in the making of a movie

What other book might you compare Wild Horses to and why?

Not sure if there are any to compare. The subject matter was quite different from any I have read/listened too. Very good

Which scene was your favorite?

The ending, of course, the wild horses on the beach!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It did give me an ah-ha! moment for sure

Top Notch Job

I hadn't read this particular Dick Francis book, and was surprised and pleased to find it. I enjoyed the performance of it tremendously. Simon Preeble did a marvelous job! He made the characters separate entities and all believable. I hope to read more w/him narrating.

Excellent story!

The narration was expertly done...you can separate the characters by voice and no mental jerks in the process.
The story is one of the best by this author...and I've read nearly all of them!